PTFE liner: production, variants and application
By the end of the 1960s, Markel Corporation had already established itself as a major supplier to the automotive sector with a wide range of plastic-based tubing components such as heat shrinkable tubing, braided fiberglass sleeving, and silicone rubber tubing as a major supplier to the automotive sector. At that time, automotive engines were becoming[…]
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FITCOTUBE® FT100 heat shrinkable tubing: Properties and applications
The main product in our wide range of products is the FITCOTUBE® FT100 heat shrinkable tubing, which is made of high-quality polyolefin and is manufactured in a thin-walled version. Polyolefin is a collective term for various types of plastics from the group of olefins, which are produced from oil or natural gas through polymerization and[…]
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FTLV solder connectors: structure, properties and applications
If the solder connection of two or more cables is to be sealed watertight and almost airtight, the use of a solder connector is recommended due to its quick and easy installation. This allows the litz to be soldered simply by using a heat gun. This simplifies the soldering process and ensures controlled soldering as[…]
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David Panish joining GREMCO as new Vice President
After 47 eventful years at Markel Corporation, we are very pleased to welcome David Panish as GREMCO’s new Vice President. We wish him all the best for a good start and look forward to a successful collaboration with a renowned and experienced expert in the field of Fluoropolymer-based liner products. The Markel Corporation The[…]
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Dual-walled PTFE/FEP heat shrink tubing
A unique GREMCO product is the dual-walled PTFE/FEP shrink tubing. This is a special, dual-layer shrink tubing consisting of the semi-crystalline fluorocarbon polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and the copolymer tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene (FEP). In this way, the unique properties of the materials are combined in one product and complement each other reciprocally. Furthermore, heating the dual-walled PTFE/FEP shrink[…]
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PTFE liners as efficient inner lining for Bowden cables
GREMCO’s PTFE liners ensure high efficiency for the inner liners of mechanical actuating cables, which are also commonly referred to as Bowden cables. How is a Bowden cable constructed? The Bowden cable is a movable machine element for transmitting a mechanical movement, as well as compression and traction forces, by using a flexible combination[…]
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Shrink tubing made of fluoroplastics: types and properties
Due to its excellent material properties, FITCOTUBE® shrink tubing made of fluoroplastics is suitable for insulating sensors and electrical connections at high temperatures and for protecting cables and components. It can be used in automotive, aerospace, medical and environmental engineering. Fine-tuning for the desired application can be achieved by using different fluoroplastics for the desired application.[…]
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UL types for power supply cables
In the field of electrical engineering, norms and standards play an important role. Thus, electrical machinery and equipment must be thoroughly inspected for compliance with local standards as well as application-specific standards before commissioning. Concerning power supply, the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the CSA are responsible for defining and publishing the relevant norms and standards[…]
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Silicone rubber-coated fiberglass tubing for heat protection
For particularly temperature-sensitive applications on open flames and embers, GREMCO offers FireShield®, a silicone rubber-coated fiberglass tubing. Used to protect hoses, cables, and wire harnesses from high heat exposure to flames, metal spatter and welding sparks, this high-temperature protective product is made of fiberglass with high-quality extruded silicone rubber. Properties of FireShield® fiberglass tubing[…]
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Polyethylene foam and polyethylene foam tubing
Polyethylene (PE) is a non-polar, semi-crystalline, thermoplastic material from the group of polyolefins, which is obtained by chain polymerization from petrochemically produced ethene. Since polyethylene is the most commonly used plastic in the world, it is considered to be standard. Although it can be divided into several subtypes, all types of polyethylene are characterized by[…]
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