Reduction of the CO2 footprint by 24 per cent
The Lapp Group, a family business specialising in the manufacture and distribution of Electrical engineering solutions, would like to CO2 footprint of our own products and processes.
To this end, Lapp has already presented a prototype of cables with bio-based sheathing in 2023. Due to the high prices of sustainable materials, the company says it first enquired with its customers about the extent to which they are investing in sustainable products.
Due to the high demand, Lapp is now starting series production of a data cable called „Etherline FD bioP Cat.5e“.
Via the new data line
The new data cable consists of 43 per cent renewable raw materials. Nevertheless, the product properties remain the same as the standard version made purely from fossil raw materials. The new cable reduces the CO2 footprint by 24 per cent compared to a fossil-based cable.
According to the information provided, it can be used in a variety of ways, for example in moving machine parts.
The line can provide up to 1000 Mbit/s, which ensures a fast exchange of information.
A copper shielding braid prevents electromagnetic interference. Other components also protect against fire.
Planning for the future
Lapp announces that its next product will be the „Ölflex Classic FD 810“ cable. A prototype has already been completed. The challenge here is to find an alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC), as PVC cannot yet be produced from pure bio-based raw materials.
Alexander Terpe, Head of Product Development Cables at LAPP, explains: „The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC FD 810 is a very versatile cable that is also designed for drag chains. The drag chain properties of the material can therefore also be tested on this example. It therefore offers us a wide range of tests for carrying out material tests for certifications.“
Lapp is also working on utilising plastic waste as secondary materials, for example as filler in pipes.