The WDZ-H-1, WDZ-H-2 and WDZ-H-3 series refer to thermoplastic low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant sheath materials for cables. They are produced from halogen-free high polymer as base material and auxiliary materials, such as halogen-free flame retardant, antioxygen and lubricant, after being mixed, plasticized and granulated. They are applicable for sheaths of cables, such as communication cable, control cable, signal cable and power cable. And the maximum temperature of conductor is 90°C.
With excellent flame retardant property, WDZ-H-3 can pass the Class A vertical bundles combustion test in coordination with cable structural design.
I. Basic Performances
Item
Test Mode
Unit
Typical Value
NHLS-1
NHLS-2
NHLS-3
Melt Flow Index (150°C×10kg)
GB/T3682
g/10min
0.81
0.63
0.45
Density (23°C)
GB1033
g/cm³
1.47
1.48
1.49
Tensile Strength
GB/T1040
Mpa
11.0
11.6
12.4
Elongation at Break
GB/T1040
%
230
212
221
110°C×168h Variable Rate of Tensile Strength in Thermal Aging
GB/T2951.2
%
+6
-3
+7
Variable Rate of Elongation at Break
GB/T1040
%
-17
-4
-11
Low-temperature Impact Embrittlement (-25°C)
GB/T2951
°C
Pass
Pass
Pass
Low Temperature Tensile (-15°C)
Pass
Pass
Pass
Thermal Stress Crack Resistance
Failure Rate
0
0
0
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance
Failure Rate
0
0
0
Dielectric Strength
GB/T3084
Mv/m
27
29
26
Volume Resistivity (20°C)
GB/T1040
Ω.cm
3.1×1014
3.9×1014
1.7×1014
Oxygen Index
GB/T2406
%
35
38
40
Max Smoke Density Dm-with flame
ASTM E662
Ds max
50
53
55
Max Smoke Density Dm-Nonflame
E662
Ds max
135
147
155
HCL Emission Value
mg/g
0
0
0
pH value
GB/T17650.2
5.7
5.3
5.9
Toxicity Index
MES713
1.5
1.5
1.5
Conductivity
GB/T17650.2
μs/mm
2.6
2.7
2.7
II. Predrying
Materials may be dried at the temperature of 70°C for 4 hours in case of long term storage. The specific drying temperature and time shall be subjected to the situation that whether materials get damp or situation of moisture level.
III. Processing Technology
Above granular materials can be basically processed with single threaded screw (length-diameter ratio at 18:1 or 25:1). Screws that adopt low compression ratio (2:1 - 3:1) are preferred, and the extrusion equipment shall guarantee precise temperature control performance.
Proposed temperature distribution for extrusion is as follows:
Material sending area: 120-135°C
Central area: 135-140-145°C
Extrusion die / mould area: 150-155°C
Semi-tubing extrusion mould and extrusion mould are all available, and extrusion die may be not equipped with filter screen. Extrusion speed shall be in line with the pulling speed of wires and cables when extruding cable sheath. Sheath shall not be hyperextended in avoidance of influencing [121]its physical and mechanical properties. Relative high temperature shall be maintained in the cooling water tank.
Above processing technologies are just instructive suggestions rather than universal ones. Due to difference of various equipment and other reasons, users need to make appropriate adjustments accordingly to achieve stable extrusion process.
IV. Warehousing and Storage
The product is adopted with outer packing (paper-plastic composite bag) together with inner packing (PE internal lining or aluminum foil in accordance with customer’s demand), with net weight of 25±0.2kg per bag.
The product should be rain-roof, moisture-proof and well packed, not be directly exposed to the sun.
Notes:
Typical values stated in the Basic Performances Form shall not be regarded as the assessment criteria.
Technical indexes herein will be correspondingly adjusted according to relevant market demands without notice.