The cable industry is rapidly advancing, driven by the need for high-performance, durable, and sustainable materials across power, data, and industrial applications. From underground power transmission to high-speed data lines and flexible industrial cabling, modern cables must withstand thermal stress, mechanical wear, and chemical exposure—without compromising safety or efficiency. Evonik supports these demands with a broad portfolio of polymer solutions, additives, and crosslinking agents that enhance processing, performance, and sustainability across the entire cable value chain.
VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates: Advanced Crosslinking Agents
In cable insulation and jacketing, polyethylene (PE) and plasticized PVC are widely used but limited by their thermoplastic nature. VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates such as VISIOMER® TMPTMA and VISIOMER® TRGDMA act as high-efficiency crosslinking agents and radiation sensitizers, enabling the transformation of these materials into thermally stable, mechanically robust, and chemically resistant thermoset plastics.Their remarkable potency allows them to improve crosslinking density and reduce radiation dose requirements even at relatively lower treat rates. In PVC plastisols, multifunctional methacrylates like 1,4-BDDMA, EGDMA, and PEG 200 DMA replace volatile plasticizers, enhancing adhesion, hardness, and mechanical strength—making them ideal for high-performance cable coatings.