Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Wire and CableSolutions

DSM Engineering PlasticsApril 2010

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Arnitel®

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Introduction

- DSM is a world leader in high performance wire and cable solutions

- Our outstanding experience in this industry makes that we have developed aunique set of materials for the wire and cable industry.

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Market trends

- Reduction of mass andweight- Replacement of metals

Improve Eco-Foot print

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Market trends

- Reduction of mass andweight- Replacement of metals

Reduction of hazardousmaterials

Improve Eco-Foot print

- Halogen free- Phtalate free- RoHS Compliant- Heavy metal free

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Market trends

- Reduction of mass andweight- Replacement of metals

Reduction of hazardousmaterials

Improve Eco-Foot print

- Halogen free- Phtalate free- RoHS Compliant- Heavy metal free

Compact Design andMiniaturization

- Increased Temperatureresistance- Reduction of size, weightand mass-

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

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Our markets

- High heat cables- Headlamp cables- Retractable cables

Electrical & ElectronicsAutomotive

- AC Cables for IT andconsumer electronics- DC/Data Cables

Industrial

-Coatings for data and lighttransmission- Cables for Robotics andElectro Motors- Construction cables

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Automotive

Arnitel C for High Heat Cables:- Ultra thin coating for- Excellent High Temperature aging resistance (175 CUT)- Excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance- Meets ISO 6722, LV112 (Class D and E)-Direct over-moulding with PBT for water - tightconnectors- Lost cost alternative for Fluor Polymers

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Automotive

Arnitel C for High Heat Cables:- Ultra thin coating for- Excellent High Temperature aging resistance (175 CUT)- Excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance- Meets ISO 6722, LV112 (Class D and E)-Direct over-moulding with PBT for water - tightconnectors- Lost cost alternative for Fluor Polymers

Cables for headlamps:- CUT 150°C 3000 hrs in combination with good fatigueresistance

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Automotive

Arnitel C for High Heat Cables:- Ultra thin coating for- Excellent High Temperature aging resistance (175 CUT)- Excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance- Meets ISO 6722, LV112 (Class D and E)-Direct over-moulding with PBT for water - tightconnectors- Lost cost alternative for Fluor Polymers

Cables for headlamps:- CUT 150°C 3000 hrs in combination with good fatigueresistance

Retractable Cables:- Excellent recoil properties in combination with high heatpressure

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Arnitel C: Comparisons

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-++Abrasion resistance

-++Sustainability:- Material and weight saving- Recyclability

-+Cost effectiveness

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Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Consumer Electronics

Arnitel XG for AC/ power cables and DC/Data cables-Halogen free alternative for PVC-Free of restricted materials and plasticizes-No release of carcinogenic compounds to the environmentduring manufacturing, use and disposal.- Portfolio contains material for jacketing, insulation andstrain reliefsMeets industry standards and is compliant with UL 758,UL444and UL 1581

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Arnitel XG: Portfolio

6509.580OvermoldXG58587

600575OvermoldXG60786

50011.580Insulation with high resistance (morethan 60M )L-X071095

5001185FT-2 Cable JacketL-X071084

4201085VW-1 AC cable Jacket, VW-1 thick walland thin wall JacketsXG60293

42510.585VW-1 AC cable Jacket, VW-1 thick wallJacket (more than 0.4mm)XG58572

3608.888VW-1 AC cable insulation, VW-1thinwall tubes (less than 0.4mm), OvermoldXG58551

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Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Industrial applications

Akulon for Construction Cables:- Excellent heat resistance (Up to 90 C)- Excellent abrasion resistance- Complies to UL 1613

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Industrial applications

Akulon for Construction Cables:- Excellent heat resistance (Up to 90 C)- Excellent abrasion resistance- Complies to UL 1613

Cables for Robotics and Electro Motors :- Good Flex – and Fatigue resistance- Creep resistance in the temperature range of use(-30 C up to 120 C)

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

Our Solutions: Industrial applications

Akulon for Construction Cables:- Excellent heat resistance (Up to 90 C)- Excellent abrasion resistance- Complies to UL 1613

Cables for Robotics and Electro Motors :- Good Flex – and Fatigue resistance- Creep resistance in the temperature range of use

(-30 C up to 120 C)

Coatings for data and light transmission: :- Flexibility over wide temperature range

Arnitel®

DSM Engineering Plastics

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

DSM Engineering Plastics

Contact

Living Solutions for People, Planet and Profit

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