Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of ?40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The method includes increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a polymer surface treatment to carpets and other textiles is provided. The system and method include the use of a surfactant-free emulsion of a surface treatment polymer. The use of the surfactant-free emulsion of a surface treatment polymer reduces or eliminates the need to use pH adjusting agents and/or ionic salt solutions when applying surface treatment polymers to carpets or other textiles. By reducing the need to remove surfactants, emulsifiers, pH adjusting agents, and/or salts, the total volume of water used in treating carpets or other textiles is reduced.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of ?40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A polymer composition of cross-linked fluoropolymers is provided, that is generated using a fluoropolymer compatibilizer. The cross-linked fluoropolymers have excellent mechanical and dielectric characteristics at high temperatures, making them useful for such applications as insulation for automotive communications cables and PCB laminates.

Abstract: A polymer blend is provided of a fluoropolymer and a liquid crystal polymer. The blend is achieved using a compatibilizer composition that contains a copolymer having a fluorine-containing monomer and a liquid crystal monomer.

Abstract: A reactive polymer compatibilizer and compatibilized polymer blends are provided. The reactive polymer compatibilizer is generally a copolymer of a fluoropolymer and a non-fluoropolymer that improves the miscibility of fluoropolymers and non-fluoropolymers. The compatibilized polymer blend contain a fluoropolymer, non-fluoropolymer, and reactive polymer compatibilizer. In some embodiments, the reactive polymer compatibilizer may be tailored to achieve desirable characteristics in the compatibilized polymer blends.

Abstract: A high temperature low outgas thermal interface material is provided. The thermal interface material includes a plurality of heat conducting particles dispersed within a fluorine containing fluid such as perfluoropolyether. The high temperature low outgas thermal interface material provides thermal conductivity between a heat source and a heat sink at temperatures greater than 200° C.

Abstract: An article including a metal substrate, a phosphate binding layer, and a fluoropolyether layer. Also disclosed is a process for producing the article which includes (i) treating a surface of the metal substrate with a phosphoric acid derivative to form the phosphate binding layer on the surface of the metal substrate, and (ii) treating a surface of the phosphate binding layer with a fluoropolyether compound having a fluoropolyether group and a carbon-carbon double bond to form the fluoropolyether layer on the surface of the phosphate binding layer.

Abstract: Adding silica particles having specified collective characteristics to a fluororubber formulation enhances direct adhesion between the fluororubber formulation and a copolymer upon curing. Specifically, as measured before being mixed into the fluororubber formulation, the silica particles have an average value of the product “(particle size)×(circularity)” that is 17.5 nm or higher and 500 ?m or lower. The silica particles may also have an average particle size of between 25.0 nm inclusive and 500 ?m inclusive, and an average circularity of 0.80 or higher. Alternatively, as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured, the silica particles have an apparent average value of the product “(particle size)×(circularity)” that is 32.0 nm or higher and 500 ?m or lower. The silica particles may also have an apparent average particle size of between 40.0 nm inclusive and 500 ?m inclusive as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of-40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The systems and methods include increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation (Insertion Loss), even when operating within a temperature range of ?40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of ?40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A polymer alloy composition including: (a) a fluoropolymer selected from fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA), ethylene tetra-fluoroethylene (ETFE), and a terpolymer of ethylene, tetrafluoroethylene, and hexafluoropropylene (EFEP); (b) a compatibilizing agent; and (c) a polyether imide (PEI) or polyimide (PI). Also disclosed is a method of forming a thermoplastic alloy. The polymer alloy may be used to form various extruded workpieces including, for example, a bag, film, container, filament, food package, coating (such as a coating or jacketing for a wire), powder for powder electrostatic powder coating, powder for dispersions, compression molded and various injection molded parts.

Abstract: Adding silica particles having specified collective characteristics to a fluororubber formulation enhances direct adhesion between the fluororubber formulation and a copolymer upon curing. Specifically, as measured before being mixed into the fluororubber formulation, the silica particles have an average value of the product “(particle size)×(circularity)” that is 17.5 nm or higher and 500 ?m or lower. The silica particles may also have an average particle size of between 25.0 nm inclusive and 500 ?m inclusive, and an average circularity of 0.80 or higher. Alternatively, as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured, the silica particles have an apparent average value of the product “(particle size)×(circularity)” that is 32.0 nm or higher and 500 ?m or lower. The silica particles may also have an apparent average particle size of between 40.0 nm inclusive and 500 ?m inclusive as measured after being incorporated into the fluororubber formulation and then cured.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing wire and cable products with a polymer cable component is provided. The systems and methods include increasing the hardness of a polymer cable component in order to reduce compression and deformation of the cable components during manufacturing. In some instances, the hardness is temporarily increased prior to or during the process of creating twisted pair or during the cabling process.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of-40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: A communications cable is provided that includes a pair of twisted pair of wires, each coated with a fluoropolymer insulator. The twisted pair of wires is configured to carry a differential signal, such as a differential data signal and/or a differential power signal. The fluoropolymers are highly effective insulators and significantly reduce both the effects of internal and external electromagnetic interference while maintaining low cable attenuation, even when operating within a temperature range of ?40° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: Provided is a tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer which is less likely to form a lump, or is less likely to form a large lump even if a lump is formed, during the formation of an electric wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has a melt flow rate measured at 372° C. of 35.0 to 45.0 g/10 minutes and a swell of ?8.0% to 5.0%, the sum of the numbers of —CF2H groups and unstable end groups being 120 or less per 1×106 carbon atoms.