| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for the production of cross-linked polyethylene articles and a process for the manufacture of pipes or cables. The process comprises: (A) feeding a blend comprising a cross-linkable silane-group containing polyethilene copolyme containing cross-linkable silane-groups and at least one additive to the extruder (B) supplying a liquid containing a silanol condensation catalyst to the extruder to form a mixture with the blend, (C) feeding the liquid containing the silanol condensation catalyst to the extruder, Extruding the mixture to form a cross-linked article, and (D) cross-linking the article. |