Extrusion grade of FR compound launched

A polypropylene extrusion compound has been added to engineering thermoplastic supplier Perrite's range of halogen free flame retardant material. Percom PPVO HFE will be used in cable ducting for the London Underground.

The product was developed in conjunction with technical extrusion specialists Condale Plastics of East Grinstead, UK, and produced exclusively for Transport for London's Underground infrastructure project. Specifications for Percom PPVO HFE included halogen free, V0 at 1.6mm, UL listing, low and non-toxic smoke, excellent physical properties and good thermal stability for ease of processing using standard extrusion equipment.

Perrite; www.perrite.com
Condale Plastics Ltd; www.condale.co.uk