by pinfa-editor | 19 Oct, 2022
The specialist in polyolefin foams has launched non-halogenated FR versions of Alveolit TA and TL foams. Sekisui Alveo, Switzerland, is a world leader in cross-linked polyolefin foams, particularly in roll formats, for applications such as transport door seals and...
by pinfa-editor | 6 Jul, 2020
New cable system offers PIN fire safety, with low smoke, low toxic gas emission, and protects against water ingress in weathering or flooding. Flexicon Ultra connectors use non-halogenated flame retardants to achieve fire safety meeting railway standards (NFPA 130 and...
by pinfa-editor | 20 Jun, 2022
China announces update of Lithium Ion battery technology standards. This follows new standards for EVs in 2021. From 1st January 2021, three new standards are applicable in China: GB 18384-2020 Safety Requirements for Electric Vehicles (includes battery fault alarm...
by pinfa-editor | 17 Apr, 2024
Tests show faster flame spread in cables when they are pre-heated. Tested HFFR cables performed better than PVC cables. All the cables were IEC 60332-1-2 fire rated and the HFFR (halogen-free flame retardant (PEVA/PE based) cable was additionally IEC 60332-3-23 fire...
by pinfa-editor | 20 Apr, 2021
Ivan Kotek, Funzionano, presented the company’s range of silicon-containing POSS (polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane) PIN FRs, developed with Norwegian research centre SINTEF. These are highly-branched nano-polymers in which the organic group can be modified to...
