A resin composition according to an embodiment of the present invention for a flat cable-reinforcing tape contains a polyester, a polyurethane, and a polycarbodiimide, in which the mass ratio of the polyurethane to the polyester is 40/60 or more and 80/20 or less. A flat cable-reinforcing tape according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base layer containing a resin as a main component and an adhesive layer stacked on the base layer, the adhesive layer containing the resin composition. A flat cable according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or a plurality of conductors, a pair of covering materials that hold the one or plurality of conductors therebetween, and the flat cable-reinforcing tape.

The present invention relates to a method for casting electronic components. The invention also relates to a curable compound that can be used as casting compound in the method. The casting compound contains at least one cross-linking component which is homogeneously distributed in the casting compound and can cross-link to at least two different cross-linked systems. A first of these networks has a higher cross-link density than a second cross-linked system, wherein the cross-linking to the first cross-linked system is triggered via an event other than the cross-linking to the second cross-linked system. During casting, the at least one cross-linking component of the casting compound is cured at least in part to the first cross-linked system in at least one first region spaced from the components and at least to the second cross-linked system in a second region enclosing and immediately surrounding the components.

A flame retardant compound is provided. The flame retardant compound includes a polymer base resin, a carbonific host compound, and a guest compound including at least one atom of a transition metal. The carbonific host compound and the guest compound form a host-guest complex, and the host-guest complex acts to inhibit at least one of smoke release and smoke formation when exposed to heat. The host-guest complex is distributed within the polymer base resin. An intumescent flame retardant compound is also provided. The intumescent flame retardant compound includes a base resin, an acid donor, a spumific agent, a cyclodextrin host compound, and a guest compound including at least one atom of molybdenum. The cyclodextrin host compound and the guest compound form a host-guest complex. The acid donor, carbonific host compound, and spumific agent react when exposed to a temperature above 280 C. to form a foam.

A composition for an electric wire coating material that has excellent damage resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and tear resistance, and an insulated electric wire in which this composition is used. The composition for an electric wire coating material containing polyvinyl chloride contains a plasticizer in an amount of 15 to 30 parts by mass and a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by mass, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl chloride. An insulated electric wire is obtained by coating an outer circumference of a conductor with an insulating coating layer, using this composition for an electric wire coating material in an electric wire coating material.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-1 based on an aliphatic diisocyanate, a thermoplastic polyurethane TPU-2 based on an aromatic diisocyanate, a melamine cyanurate, a first phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F1) selected from the group consisting of derivatives of phosphoric acid and derivatives of phosphonic acid and a further phosphorus-containing flame retardant (F2) selected from the group consisting of derivatives of phosphinic acid. The present invention further relates to the use of such compositions for production of cable sheaths.

Provided is a layered body that has excellent partial discharge resistant properties. The layered body comprises, at least: a conductor; and an insulation film formed on the conductor. The insulation film includes, at least, a first insulation layer and a second insulation layer in this order from the conductor side. The first insulation layer is formed of a resin composition containing a metal oxide, and the second insulation layer is formed of a resin composition containing a metal oxide hydrate.

Systems, methods, and devices for providing a phase-separated porous nanocomposite including a porous polymer substrate with a plurality of pores and conductive silver nanowire disposed therein. The pores within the nanocomposite permit stretching and strain loading condition without a substantial impact on electrical properties such as electrical resistance.

The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane, at least one metal hydroxide, and at least one phosphorus-containing flame retardant, where the thermoplastic polyurethane is a thermoplastic polyurethane based on at least one diisocyanate and on at least one polycarbonatediol. The present invention further relates to the use of compositions of this type for producing cable sheathing.

Disclosed is a self-extinguishing power cable with microcapsules and a method for manufacturing the same. A method of manufacturing a self-extinguishing power cable with a microcapsule, the method includes applying a mixed solution of water-soluble adhesive, a magnetic powder and a swellable powder on one surface of a first nonwoven fabric; magnetically treating and drying the first nonwoven fabric; pressing one surface of a second nonwoven fabric on the one surface of the first nonwoven fabric to form a single nonwoven fabric; and forming the single nonwoven fabric into a neutral conductor water blocking layer of an electrical power cable to manufacture the electrical power cable, wherein the microcapsule is provided between the first nonwoven fabric and the second nonwoven fabric.

Ribbon cables including a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel conductors extending along a length of the cable and arranged along a width of the cable, and first and second insulative layers disposed on opposite sides of and substantially coextensive with the plurality of conductors along the length and width of the cable are described. Each insulative layer may be adhered to the conductors and may include alternating substantially parallel thicker and thinner portions extending along the length of the cable. The thicker portions of the first and second insulative layers are substantially aligned in one to one correspondence. Each corresponding thicker portion of the first and second insulative layers have at least one conductor in the plurality of conductors disposed therebetween. The thicker portions may have an effective dielectric constant less than 2.