EcoWire™
Better Performance, Better for the Environment
EcoWire™
• New alternative hook-up wire insulation to PVC-based insulation
• Non-halogenic and fully recyclable• Lighter and thinner than PVC• Stronger and more durable than PVC
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EcoWire™ vs. PVC
• PVC’s halogen content releases toxic gases and fluids into the environment when burned
• Many legislative bodies (such as the EU) are attempting to eventually phase out PVC-based plastics
• Halogens, under normal circumstances, are very stable and present no danger
• PVC-based hook-up wire is cost-effective and widely available
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EcoWire™ vs. PVC
• Newer materials, principally low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) plastics, do not emit dangerous gases or smokes when burned
• The drawback to LSZH is that it cannot be conveniently recycled and reused
• Like PVC, LSZH will not safely decompose in a landfill
• EcoWire’s patented Noryl® insulation contains no halogens and can be fully recycled
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*Noryl® is a registered trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics
EcoWire™ vs. PVC
• Minimized environmental impact• EcoWire contains no halogens, phthalates, or heavy
metals and meets RoHS and WEEE requirements
• Better dielectric strength• EcoWire has reduced wall thickness while maintaining
the same electrical properties as PVC
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Up to 45% smaller diameter!
EcoWire™ vs. PVC
• Low specific gravity.• The 1.03 specific gravity of EcoWire means it weighs 25%
to 40% less than other insulation materials such as PVC, polyethylene, and cross-linked polyethylene
• Flame resistance• Meets UL VW-1
• Wide temperature range• Meets UL 1581 requirements for operation at 80°C and
105°C
• Durability• EcoWire offers 10x better abrasion and pinch resistance
than PVC
• Recyclable• EcoWire’s insulation is thermoplastic and more easily
recycled as it does not contain the aforementioned hazardous materials
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EcoWire™ Specifications
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Current Applications
• Cell phone chargers• AC Power cords• Delphi automotive components• Vehicle Harnesses• Personal Computers (PCs)
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Alpha Wire Product Family
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