https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-needs-and-challenges-photovoltaic-cable
Polymers must be cross-linked to withstand the high temperatures generated by the metal wires they protect.
UV resistance: Permanently outside, these cables need excellent weather and UV resistance to protect them from degrading in direct sunlight.
https://www.avient.com/news/apr-recognizes-oncolor-nir-sortable-colorants-avient-preferred-recyclability
Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
https://www.avient.com/news/colorants-and-additives-avient-sustainable-luxury-plastic-packaging-be-featured-luxe-pack-new-york
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-manufacturing-ul-certified-wire-and-cable-formulations-photovoltaic-applications-europe
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-cross-linkable-formulations-photovoltaic-cables-support-rising-need-solar-power-generation
Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/people/community-service
Protective Materials
Protecting Our Planet
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/led-manufacturer-innovates-and-saves-polymer-heat-sinks
Finland’s Kruunutekniikka Oy seized an opportunity for such an innovation: reengineering the critical heat sink that protects heat-sensitive LED components.
The material added immediate benefits including: complex designs at lower costs than metal; lighter weight; inherent corrosion resistance; adaptability for ingress protection up to IP67; high heat resistance; compliance with UL94 V-0 flammability standards; and options for either electrically conductive or insulating properties.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-performance-enhancing-processes/polymer-jacket-extrusion
Protect the Core
Polymer jacket extrusion is the process of forming a polymer jacket of various thicknesses around a core of high-performance fibers, adding protection from mechanical, environmental or chemical damage.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/wire-harness-yarn
Our high-performance fibers specifically designed for wire harness applications protect against thermal degradation, resist harsh fluids, and add insulation.
Protection from thermal degradation
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives/cesa-unify-a4r
Protects polyolefins against degradation during recycling and processing.
Protect polymers against degradation during processing