Notice regarding the development of self-supporting, sliding, and long-length printed wiring cables (FPC) by TAIYO.
太洋テクノレックス 本社 和歌山
We are pleased to announce that we have developed a long-length printed wiring cable with excellent self-supporting and sliding resistance in our main business, the electronic substrate business. Wiring cables used in movable parts of residential and industrial equipment include those covered with non-woven fabric, such as steel belts and flat cables, as well as FPCs (flexible printed circuit boards) that are three-dimensionally formed into a convex shape. The former faces challenges due to sagging and drooping caused by weight, which can lead to contact with movable parts, while the latter has cost issues due to the need for specialized molds for three-dimensional shaping. The "Self-Supporting, Sliding, Long-Length Printed Wiring Cable" we have developed maintains the thinness and lightness inherent in FPCs while being able to stand independently without sagging or drooping during bending or sliding, even at longer lengths, and it does not require mold costs. Additionally, it possesses sliding resistance and flame retardancy, making it suitable for use in movable parts of residential and industrial equipment. We will continue to advance the market deployment of this developed product and expand the applications of FPCs beyond electronic circuits.
