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As a leading supplier of solutions to the wire and cable industry, Arkema’s High Performance Polymers are commonly used for applications where extreme protection and reliability are required.  A wide range of materials are available including Kynar® PVDF, Rilsan® polyamides, Pebax® elastomers, Orgalloy® alloys and Kepstan® PEKK thermoplastics.  Key characteristics of these outstanding polymers include high temperature resistance, low flame and smoke properties, chemical resistance, low temperature flexibility, low shrinkback and ease of processing.  Arkema’s long chain polyamides and alloys are excellent for power cables and include Rilsan® HT polymers for high temperature applications and Rilsan® Clear polymers for applications that demand optical clarity.  Arkema is a leader in bio-based, sustainable materials for wire and cable applications including halogen-free flame retardant materials.

 

Our speakers for this event

Zak Eckel

Sr. Business Development Engineer
Kepstan®

“PEKK – A High Performance Thermoplastic
For Wire Insulation”

Wednesday
October 12, 2022
10:30 EDT
Session 2: Materials
Room 556

Zak Eckel is a Senior Business Development Engineer for Arkema's High Performance Polymers Business Unit. He has over 15 years' experience in the development and commercialization of materials and processes spanning various industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor and additive manufacturing. He holds a BS in chemical engineering from Northeastern University, MS in chemical engineering from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of California Los Angeles.

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