electronica & ProductronicaChina
At electronica & ProductronicaChina 2008, 380 exhibitors presented their products and applications on 23,000 sqm of floor space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). 25,518 visitors attended the show.
electronica & ProductronicaChina, China's platform for the electronics community, features a superior show concept for exhibitors and visitors.
- Complete range of electronics
electronica & ProductronicaChina presents the complete range of electronics - components and manufacturing equipment - in one show:
electronicaChina, 8th International Trade Fair for Components and Assemblies and
ProductronicaChina, 8th International Trade Fair for Production Technologies
- Latest technology breakthroughs
It showcases the latest technology breakthroughs in future-oriented markets: telecommunications, consumer electronics, industry applications, automotive and IT products.
- Expert knowledge and industry know-how
State-of-the-art technical conferences on automotive, wireless communications and connector technology provide expert knowledge and industry know-how.
- PCIM China
The special exhibition area PCIM China features the latest developments in power electronics components and systems. The PCIM China Conference is the most important conference in China on power electronics.
- Attractive synergies for visitors
The collocation with LASER. World of Photonics China, SEMICON China and CPCA Show creates attractive synergies and added value for visitors.
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Hytrel cable provides effective electrical insulation and toughness in thin layers
When large rubber-insulated cables for a lift bridge connecting
Minnesota and Wisconsin failed after less than two years in service,
Northwire Inc. had a ready solution: replacement cable insulated with
DuPont(TM) Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer.
Because Hytrel provides effective electrical insulation and toughness in thin layers, the replacement cables using Hytrel® are more than 40 percent smaller in diameter than the one that failed. "Smaller cable diameter means longer flex life at a given bend radius," said Ted Beach, director of sales for Northwire. Hytrel® is ideal for cables that flex because its combination of high dielectric strength and toughness allows its use in thinner layers than many alternative materials.
The old cable, which used ethylene-propylene rubber for insulation of its 50 conductors (16 AWG), measured 1.86 inches (47 millimeters) in diameter.
The diameter of the replacement cable using Hytrel® is about 40 percent smaller, just 1.1 inches (28 millimeters). Its conductors are each insulated with 0.010 inch (0.25 millimeter) of Hytrel®. Another advantage for Hytrel® is productivity and stability during extrusion of such thin insulation layers.
Northwire is also bringing the benefits of Hytrel® for insulation to manufacturers and end-users of robots, other industrial automation equipment and retractable coiled cable for various applications. The company recently obtained the first 90ºC and 105ºC UL recognitions for Hytrel® under the UL 758 standard. These are embodied in UL style 10912 AWM.
Because Hytrel provides effective electrical insulation and toughness in thin layers, the replacement cables using Hytrel® are more than 40 percent smaller in diameter than the one that failed. "Smaller cable diameter means longer flex life at a given bend radius," said Ted Beach, director of sales for Northwire. Hytrel® is ideal for cables that flex because its combination of high dielectric strength and toughness allows its use in thinner layers than many alternative materials.
The old cable, which used ethylene-propylene rubber for insulation of its 50 conductors (16 AWG), measured 1.86 inches (47 millimeters) in diameter.
The diameter of the replacement cable using Hytrel® is about 40 percent smaller, just 1.1 inches (28 millimeters). Its conductors are each insulated with 0.010 inch (0.25 millimeter) of Hytrel®. Another advantage for Hytrel® is productivity and stability during extrusion of such thin insulation layers.
Northwire is also bringing the benefits of Hytrel® for insulation to manufacturers and end-users of robots, other industrial automation equipment and retractable coiled cable for various applications. The company recently obtained the first 90ºC and 105ºC UL recognitions for Hytrel® under the UL 758 standard. These are embodied in UL style 10912 AWM.
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