Can the same grade work in foam and cable?
Sometimes, which is why a few grades appear in both lists. The recipe, equipment and end-use tests still decide whether the overlap is useful.
Application / Compounds
One EVA range, two very different compound jobs.
Foam and cable recipes may start with the same resin list, but they ask different questions about mixing, filling, crosslinking and final performance.
9grades linked to foam or cable
01 / In the compound
Choose the feel and compatibility the recipe needs.
EVA can soften a compound, improve low-temperature behavior and help different ingredients work together. The useful balance depends on the filler package, crosslinking route and the rest of the recipe.
- Flexibility
- Blend compatibility
- Cold behavior
- Filler loading
02 / In the process
Use the flow range to plan the first trials.
The linked grades span MI 0.2 to 25 g/10 min and VA content from 18% to 40%. That is enough range to build shortlists for extrusion, mixing, sheet and foam work—provided the equipment and recipe are tested together.
- Extrusion stability
- Mixing and dispersion
- Foaming route
- Surface quality
03 / In the product
Qualify the compound, not the neat pellet.
Cable and foam products have different mechanical, electrical, flame and ageing requirements. Those results have to come from the finished compound, with documents matched to the application and sales region.
- Mechanical tests
- Electrical tests
- Ageing
- Regional documents
Grade shortlist
Grades connected with this application
Use these numbers to decide what is worth testing. For specifications, test methods and current availability, ask for the latest TDS for the exact grade.
| Grade | VA content | MFR / MI | Where to start |
|---|---|---|---|
| UE33X02 | 33% | 0.2 g/10 min | Flexible compounds |
| UE1802 | 18% | 2 g/10 min | Foam & cable |
| UE2806 | 28% | 6 g/10 min | Solar & compounds |
| UE3303X01 | 33% | 3 g/10 min | Foam & modification |
| UE3315 | 33% | 15 g/10 min | Foam & modification |
| UE3320 | 33% | 20 g/10 min | Foam & adhesives |
| UE4002X01 | 40% | 2 g/10 min | Flexible compounds |
| V2803 | 28% | 3 g/10 min | Solar & cable |
| V5120J | 18% | 3 g/10 min | Foam & cable |
| V6020M | 28% | 6 g/10 min | Solar & compounds |
MFR/MI reference condition: 190°C / 2.16 kg. These are comparison values, not contractual specifications.
Before you shortlist
Questions worth settling early.
What VA range is shown?
The full list runs from 18% to 40% VA, covering different levels of flexibility and compatibility.
Does the grade list include cable or flame approvals?
No. The list does not imply an approval. Test flame, electrical and regulatory performance in the finished compound and ask for the current supporting documents.