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Foamable Formulations for Wire & Cable

Maxxam™ Foamable Formulations

Expands up to 60 Percent

Maxxam™ foamable polypropylene (PP) formulations, both solid and cellular, are developed specifically for wire and cable applications. These PP copolymers feature a pre-dispersed blowing agent, enabling up to 60% expansion and streamlined processing. Offered in a range of densities, they deliver excellent primary insulation performance by reducing capacitance, minimizing signal loss, and supporting consistent electrical integrity.  

With better heat and crush resistance versus foamed PE and FEP, Maxxam foamable formulations also include options for non-ADCA and non-halogen, low smoke and fume, and flame retardancy. Developed to meet the evolving demands of the industry, our PP solutions provide manufacturers with high-performance materials that enable innovation and excellence.

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Impact

  • Exceptional dielectric strength via density reduction
  • Uniform cell structure
  • Crush and heat resistance
  • Ease of chemical foaming
  • Flame retardant, non-ADCA and non-halogen, low smoke and fume options are available

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Maxxam F Series Polypropylene (PP) cellular and solid copolymers developed in Europe that are specially formulated to enhance electrical properties in cable insulation, reduce material usage, and achieve foaming efficiency
Maxxam SY 89-77-2 Grades Developed in North America to provide high-performance foam insulation for data cables and customizable to meet customer-specific flame requirements
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Avient Wire & Cable Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies View
Maxxam™ Foamable Formulations for Wire & Cable Application Product/Service Overview Product description, key characteristics, markets and applications View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Chinese language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (English language version) View
Wire and Cable - Product Selection Guide (Spanish) Product Selection Guide Explore product offerings for wire and cable applications (Spanish language version) View