LAPP introduces the ETHERLINE® FD bioP Cat.5e, its first bio-cable in series production. This sustainable variation, which has a bio-based outer sheath, is made up of 43% renewable raw materials (per ASTM D6866). The data cable has a partially bio-based sheath. The product qualities are identical to the regular variety, which is made entirely of fossil raw materials. This has a 24% lower carbon footprint than the fossil-based TPU sheath.
Speaking about the launch, Marc Jarrault, Managing Director of LAPP India, said, “At LAPP India, we’re committed to continuous innovation and environmental responsibility. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the ETHERLINE® FD bioP Cat.5e, our first bio-base Cat.5e Ethernet cable in series production. This innovative cable utilizes partially bio-based materials, reducing our carbon footprint and offering customers a sustainable choice without compromising performance. It’s a testament to LAPP’s dedication to advancing technology while minimizing our environmental impact.”
Last year, LAPP has exhibited the first cable prototypes with bio-based sheathing. Christian Illenseer, Product Manager Automation at LAPP, explains, “Thanks to the complex manufacturing process, sustainable materials are currently considerably more expensive. It was therefore important to us to find out whether our customers are also willing to invest in sustainable products”. There was a lot of interest. LAPP is presently in series production with the ETHERLINE® FD bioP Cat.5e.
Keeping sustainability at its core, Lapp continues to improve the carbon footprint of its products and processes – especially for copper and plastics. While copper already uses large quantities of secondary raw materials, LAPP is now working intensively on the sustainable optimisation of sheath materials and is further promoting the use of bio-based plastics. LAPP is also working intensively on the sustainable optimization of sheath materials and is further promoting the use of bio-based plastics.
