High-performance wire and cable protection is essential to powering electrical systems and production environments safely and reliably. PMA’s industry-leading PMA® EcoGuard™ PA6 cable protection solutions are crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide using primarily recovered fishing nets.
Engineered for strength, durability, compatibility and recyclability PMA EcoGuard solutions protect critical power and data cables in a range of applications, including machine building, renewable energy, telecommunications and infrastructure.
Durability and reliability
Meeting key performance indicators defined in ABB's circularity framework, PMA EcoGuard PA6 delivers the strength and dependability required for demanding industrial applications. PMA EcoGuard PA6 RPPA conduit is part of PMA’s EcoSolutions™ line of innovative and sustainable solutions, and carries an external, third-party verified Lifecycle Assessment (LCA, Type III).
Exceptional performance, reduced environmental impact
A sustainable alternative to conventional plastic-based systems, PMA EcoGuard PA6 RPPA conduit requires less energy and water to produce, reducing 30% of upstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and 50% of net freshwater use.
EcoGuard PA6 gives customers a post-consumer, recycle-based nylon cable protection solution they can rely on to easily integrate with their machinery and systems, deliver dependable performance, and help reduce risk, waste and negative environmental impact.
Transforming discarded ocean fishing nets into technically advanced cable protection
To lower Scope 3 emissions and make this innovation possible, PMA partnered with Envalior, a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. PMA leveraged its nearly 50 years of cable and conduit technology and dedicated circularity approach with Envalior’s deep materials expertise. PMA EcoGuard cable protection products include Envalior’s Akulon® RePurposed, a 100% recycled-based polyamide from fishing nets recovered from coastlines. In addition to benefiting local economies and the environment, the Akulon RePurposed compound is UL2809 ECVP-certified for OceanBound Plastic (OBP) content and employs production processes that result in a 70% lower carbon footprint than similar fossil-based nylon 6 materials. Made of high-grade polymer, PMA EcoGuard PA6 cable protection system meets the European Union’s (EU) environmental REACH regulations and the EU’s RoHS standards for hazardous waste restrictions.
For nearly half a century, PMA solutions have been used to protect data and electrical cables and wires from damage caused by strain, stress and extreme conditions in commercial and industrial applications. Designed for demanding installations, the new line includes three products: PMA® EcoGuard™
PA6 RPPA conduit, a flexible and lightweight corrugated nylon conduit that is UV and weather-resistant;
BRND fittings help prevent liquid and dust ingress and are IP66 rated, and the compact, one-piece BFHRP conduit holder lends support and adjusts for easy installation and maintenance.
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Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
