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Effective elimination of impurities in XLPE and PP guarantees insulation quality

Effective elimination of impurities in XLPE and PP guarantees insulation quality

Plastics used for the insulation of medium, high and extra-high voltage cables must meet the highest standards of purity. The two most common materials are XLPE (cross-linkable polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene). Both materials have their specific advantages, but also special requirements that must be considered in the extrusion process.

Polypropylene market in February

Polypropylene market in February

Low demand for polypropylene hindered price large increases despite producers’ efforts to improve margins. Throughout February, traders hoped for a market revival at the beginning of March, when the construction and agricultural sectors are traditionally more active.

Six BOY injection moulding machines at Kuteno

Six BOY injection moulding machines at Kuteno

At Kuteno in Bad Salzuflen BOY presents six machines from its product portfolio. From May 13th to May 15th demonstrates its many years of expertise in the manufacture of compact and energy-efficient machines for the plastics processing industry.