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June 11, 2009 - Axon Cable’s new patented process enables extruded PTFE to be applied to a conductive copper core without damaging the surface of the conductor. This avoids oxidation and helps preserve the qualities of copper to ensure good connections. Previously, a manufacturing process that did not oxidise copper has only been used with bare copper wires insulated with silicone or thermoplastic insulating materials such as perfluoroalkoxy (PFA).
The new Axon process provides a more economical alternative to bare copper wires insulated with PFA, as PTFE is cheaper than PFA, while offering the same heat performance. The other major advantage of Axon Cable’s patented process is that it does not require silver or nickel plating on copper to protect the conductor from oxidation.
PTFE not only offers good electrical insulation, but it also affords very good chemical resistance. PTFE is chemically inert and self-extinguishing; it also resists abrasion. Unlike thermoplastic materials such as PFA, PTFE does not melt and resists a soldering iron, even at 350°C. PTFE also allows for very thin insulation thicknesses compared to silicone insulated wires. PTFE-insulated bare copper wires are an ideal solution for applications working under 200°C, such as electrical appliances (ovens, cooking plates and boiler burners, for example) and automotive engines.
About Axon Cable
Axon Cable, which is headquartered in Montmirail (to the east of Paris, in France), specialises in designing and manufacturing high-tech conductors, electronic cables and interconnect solutions with applications in consumer electronics, telecommunications, computing, automotive, defence, the medical sector and aerospace.
The company employs 1,700 staff worldwide, who are based in its head office and in 10 subsidiaries across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Axon Cable had a consolidated turnover of €92 million in 2008, with 60% of its sales generated through exports.
For further information, please go to: www.axon-cable.com
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