Colorants for E&E in PE, EVA, PBT, and Universal Carriers
Ampacet’s new ElTech masterbatches formulated to meet stringent E&E market requirements.
A new series of color masterbatches specifically formulated to meet Electrical & Electronics (E&E) market stringent requirements has been launched by Ampacet. The ELTech product range is based on various carrier resins such as PE, EVA, PBT and universal carrier (UN), according to strategic business manager E&E François Thibeau.
Modern society lifestyles rely on electricity and telecommunication, whether at home, at work, during transport as well as for leisure activities. The E&E segment covers a broad array of applications, including power and telecommunication cables, connectors, electrical boxes, casings, ducts, conduits, plugs, sockets and switches.
Ampacet ElTech masterbatches are designed for coloring wire and cable jacketing and connectors, as well as other E&E applications, following the RAL color standards. The product range also includes masterbatches combining color with functional additives.
For proper functionality and operability of E&E applications, Ampacet offers advanced additive masterbatches, including laser marking, metal deactivators, UV stabilizers, flame retardants, antimicrobial, scratch resistance, slip and release, odor absorbers, process stabilizers and processing aids.
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