LAPP uses new biobased plastic from BASF for its Ethernet cable
In Germany, chemical giant BASF said that LAPP will now be presenting the first Ethernet cable with a bio-based sheathing at the Hannover Messe fair in Germany. The compound was developed by BASF.
BASF noted that the ETHERLINE FD P Cat.5e for Industrial Ethernet has been part of the LAPP portfolio for a long time now. It is ideal for patch cable applications and also for cable chains. Now, however, it is additionally available as a more sustainable variant. “Using plastics from rapidly renewable raw materials with an organic basis is a great way for us to reduce the need for plastics from fossil raw materials and at the same time reduce the carbon footprint of our products,” said Alexander Terpe, Head of Cable Product Development at U.I. Lapp GmbH.
The bio-based plastic in question is Elastollan N, the thermoplastic polyurethane from BASF, which is a corn-based biopolymer.
“BASF’s bio-based TPU is a true high performer and is in no way inferior to conventional fossil fuel. A quick changeover in production is possible and the right step to bring our customer real added value through a more sustainable product,” said Oliver Mühren, Group Manager Sales at BASF Polyurethanes GmbH.
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