Abstract :
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers are used extensively in the wire and cable industry for making heat shrinkable insulation, semi-conductive insulation jackets, and flame retardant insulation. A general review of EVA copolymers is given. The following items are reviewed: EVA copolymer development, methods of manufacture, fundamental structural attributes, typical properties, processing and applications.<>
Keywords :
cable insulation; electric strength; melting point; organic insulating materials; permittivity; polymer blends; EVA copolymers; cable industry; dielectric strength; ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers; flame retardant insulation; flexural modulus; hardness; heat shrinkable insulation; injection molding; manufacture; melting point; permittivity; semi-conductive insulation jackets; wire industry; Cable insulation; Cable shielding; Feeds; Flame retardants; Inductors; Plastic insulation; Plastics industry; Polymers; Resins; Wire;
