Halogen-free compositecable has thin walls.(METALS/POLYMERS/CERAMICS)(Delphi Corp.)(Brief...

Ultra-thin-wall, halogen-free cable that has the potential to be recyclable has reportedly been developed by Delphi Corp., Troy, Mich. This new cable also marks the first application of GE Plastics Flexible Noryl resins in the automotive industry and, according to both Delphi and GE, is one of the most significant automotive wire insulation breakthroughs in many years. It delivers superior performance and durability in a smaller and lighter package and offers potential for the cable to be recycled at end-of-life. The insulation on the ultra-thin-wall cable is half as thick as conv