Two high-performancevinyl-jacketing compounds from TeknorApex Company withstand the harsh cold, exposure to lubricantsand other challenging conditions encountered by control and power cables withinthe nacelles high atop wind turbine towers.

Flexalloy 9609-80 isan 80 Shore A PVC-based elastomer that provides long-term UV resistance and exhibitsa brittle point of -60C.

Apex N-56001 is a 76 ShoreA blend of PVC and nitrile rubber that provides long-term low-temperatureflexibility and oil resistance. It exhibits a brittle point of -54C.

Both compounds passrequired tests for UV resistance, 60-day oil aging at 75C and flammabilityperformance as specified in UL 1685-F4. The two compounds are rated at 105C formaximum continuous operating temperature.

Vinyl Elastomer Compounds