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Borealis PE ME1244

Generic Family: Polyethylene, Medium Density • Supplied by: Borealis AG
It is a fully formulated compound for chemical foamed telesingles.
ME1244 is a medium-density polyethylene compound containing chemical blowing agent.

Applications
ME1244 is intended for:
  • Foam or foam-skin insulation for telephone singles with typical expansion of 35-40%.
  • Dry core and petroleum jelly filled cables

Specifications
ME1244 meets the following material classification:
  • ISO 1872-PE, KEGHN, 33-D006
  • ASTM D 1248 Type II, Class A, Category 4

The following cable material standards are met by ME1244:
  • EN 50290-2-23

Cables manufactured with ME1244 using sound extrusion practice normally comply with the following cable product standards:
  • IEC 60708
  • EN 50407

Special Features
ME1244 consists of specially selected components to offer:
  • Outstanding extrusion stability
  • Good surface finish
  • Consistent cell structure
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Documents
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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Uses
Cable Jacketing
Processing Method
Extrusion
Other Properties
Additive, Features, Agency Ratings, Density, Apparent (Bulk) Density, Tensile Stress, Tensile Strain at Break, Shore Hardness, Dielectric Constant, Dissipation Factor, Additional Properties, Cylinder Zone 1 Temp., Cylinder Zone 2 Temp., Cylinder Zone 3 Temp., Cylinder Zone 4 Temp., Adapter Temperature, Melt Temperature, Die Temperature, Extrusion Notes
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Processing

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