Cables

PVC Stabilizers | Cables

Plasticized PVC has been successfully utilized in the production of insulation and protective jackets for electrical conductors and power lines for over five decades. As one of the primary polymers in the electrical sector, PVC stands out for its exceptional mechanical endurance and dielectric properties. The formulations employed must adapt precisely to the specific requirements of each application, ranging from low-voltage building wiring to specialized high-performance cables for the automotive, energy, and electronics industries.

In this technical framework, the stabilization system plays a decisive role in the overall performance and service life of flexible PVC wiring. High-efficiency additive packages developed in partnership with IKA optimize processing and throughput efficiency across extrusion lines, conferring excellent long-term thermal stability, high dielectric strength, and robust structural integrity. Furthermore, these systems ensure homogeneous component dispersion, low gassing levels, and superior initial color retention for conductors exposed to elevated operating temperatures.

In line with European sustainability directives and regulations (REACH and RoHS), our stabilizer systems for PVC cables offer lead-free and heavy-metal-free solutions (Ca/Zn and Calcium-Organic / OBS formulations). These systems enhance processing efficiency while delivering environmental compliance and long-term durability for power and signal distribution lines.

Main applications

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of stabilizers and lubricants for plasticized PVC (PVC-P), engineered to satisfy high-speed extrusion requirements and strict regulatory standards across the electrical, automotive, and construction sectors.

  • Low and Medium Voltage Insulation: Advanced Ca/Zn and Ca-Organic systems ensuring high dielectric strength, continuous thermal performance, and compliance with building safety standards for electrical cables.

  • Protective Sheathing & Outer Jackets: Formulations optimized for high UV resistance, weatherability, and chemical durability, preserving mechanical flexibility and surface finish in demanding outdoor installations.

  • Automotive Wiring Harnesses: High-performance stabilization solutions engineered to withstand engine compartment heat peaks, ensure low fogging characteristics, and maintain cold-flexibility in automotive circuits.

  • Telecom & Data Signal Lines: Additive systems providing uniform melt flow and tight dimensional tolerances for thin-wall insulation in communication and instrumentation wiring.

  • Heavy-Metal-Free Specialty Solutions: Lead-free stabilization technology matching strict ecological requirements for modern sustainable infrastructure and high-specification industrial applications.

Electrical and Telecommunications

Automobile

Renewable Energies and Distribution

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Spain and Portugal

Pedro Silva

E  | pedrosilva@adplast.pt
M | +351 962 092 976

North Africa

Carlos Cabaços

E  | carlos.cabacos@adplast.pt
M | +351 966 177 509

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