Stabilization of Thermoplastics: PE and PVC Used in Wire and Cable

Presented by: 

Larry Ingram
Alcan Cable Corporation

Abstract

This presentation will discuss the long-term stabilization of two thermoplastic systems, polyethylene (PE) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) that are used extensively in wire and cable. These polymers are used because they are readily available and modestly priced, and the wire and cable products that make use of them deliver outstanding performance.  

Biography

Mr. Ingram earned a BS degree from Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, NY) and a MS degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 10 years in tire development studies, advanced compounding, and nylon & polyester tire cord production. He then joined Emerson Electric’s Chromalox Division and worked for 4 years on the development of heating cable making use of cross-linked PE, PE, PP, FEP and PTFE. Since 1986 he has worked for Alcan Cable in product development, on cost reduction programs, and on product specification programs (e.g., with UL, CSA, ASTM, NEMA, etc.). Larry has been a Certified Quality Engineer since 1989.

The Chemidex Cybrary Search Engine

Presented by: 

Beth Anthony
Chemidex Corporation

Abstract

This presentation will familiarize people with the Chemidex Cybrary, a unique and very powerful search engine specifically designed for professionals in the Plastics and Elastomers industries. Not only does the Cybrary index materials and equipment supplier Web sites in the way that Google does, but it also provides much deeper technical content such as data sheets, MSDS sheets, formulations, etc. Users of this system can rapidly pinpoint the most viable solutions to their formulation needs, as well as to have an easy way to communicate with suppliers.

Biography

Beth Anthony is presently the Northeast Area Manager for Chemidex Corporation. Prior to joining Chemidex in 2004, Beth worked for Rhodia’s Phosphorus and Performance Derivatives Group as an Account Representative in the Northeast Section of the U.S. As to formal education, Beth graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering.