Aggressive cables for harsh environments
September 2006
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
Developed and tested for decades, ÖLFLEX is a tried and tested brand name of the Lapp Group that has been advanced and redesigned on numerous occasions. ÖLFLEX was once developed with the future focus of standardising on a specific cable which suits numerous applications. These applications cover all main industries including food and beverage, mining, metals, building, automotive, petrochemical, transport, and more with the range expanding yearly.
The in-house secret out sheath of 'P' compound-based additive which gets combined with the numerous outer sheath components like PVC, PUR, PE and other outer sheaths of ÖLFLEX cables. In manufacturing areas where aggressive products are used for either plant manufacturing or preparation, ÖLFLEX products will extend the lifespan of existing cables due to its resistance of most to all substances that affect standard cable products, such as solutions, emulsions and oils.
Available in a variety of dimensions, sizes and lengths, ÖLFLEX products will assist in reducing cable usage and to provide cable suitable for use in aggressive environments.
For more information contact Lapp Cable, 0861 CABLES.
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