PU materials for modern wound treatment and medical packaging
Bayer MaterialScience offers a wide range of thermoplastic polyurethane films and polyurethane-based adhesives and foams formulated to meet the rigorous requirements of today's medical device and healthcare markets. The company recently highlighted its materials for this market at MD&M East 2014, the East Coast's largest medical technology event, held from 10 – 12 June 2014 in New York City.
Kraton introduces new HSBCs
Kraton recently introduced two new hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers: MD6951 and MD1648 are said to present a unique balance of high elasticity, extraordinary tensile strength and exceptional lower melt viscosity.
TPE for protective caps
Pöppelmann uses a thermoplastic elastomer for the manufacture of a news series of protective caps. These caps, recently introduced at the Hannover Messe fair in April, protect hose and pipe ends, shafts and threaded bolts from dirt and damage when stored or transported as well as during post-treatment and assembly.
New TPE range for floor mats
Elastron has introduced new TPE compounds for the cost-effective production of lightweight automotive floor mats. The grades are designed to comply with the most stringent OEM standards regarding low odour and low fogging.
Novomer announces commercial launch of Converge PPC polyols
Novomer Inc. in Waltham, MA, USA, has announced the commercial introduction of Converge polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyols for use in polyurethane formulations targeted at adhesives, coatings, sealants, elastomers, as well as rigid and flexible foams. The company’s initial product offerings – 1000 and 2000 molecular weight grades – are manufactured at a multi-thousand-tonne commercial-scale toll facility in Houston, TX, USA.
APS Elastomers launches new TPU for injection moulding
APS Elastomers in Romulus, MI, USA, has developed a versatile thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specifically formulated for injection moulding applications. The polyester-based TPU is said to exhibit good abrasion resistance and toughness, and has high hydrolytic stability, oil, fuel, and solvent resistance.
Low density TPE for adhesion to polyamide
In response to the demand for weight reduction, Müller Kunststoffe has partnered with polyamide specialist Akro-Plastic on a low density adhesion-modified TPE. The company says that the specific gravity of the material is less than 1 g/cm3.
Lubrizol to highlight aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethanes at Chinaplas 2014
Lubrizol Engineered Polymers announced it will be showcasing its integrated aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane range of solutions featuring the latest developments and improvements in Merquinsa legacy aliphatic TPUs for moulding at Chinaplas 2014.
Huntsman launches new TPUs to create comprehensive wire and cable portfolio
Huntsman, a global leader in the development and manufacture of polyurethane, has announced the launch of a number of new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the wire and cable industry during Wire 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
TPE enhances consumer appeal of water bottle
The US-company Gobie H2O has selected a PolyOne GLS Versaflex formulation and FDA-compliant OnColor colourants for its reusable filtered water bottles. PolyOne said that the combined material solution has helped Gobie to enhance the consumer appeal and functionality of its product.
Bio-based coated TPO fabric
The French company Chomarat announced the development of bio-based TPOs by using Gaïalene, a plant-based resin supplied by Roquette. This resin made from starch is a specific flexible grade. The Oflex Bio-based line consists of a textile material or foam coated with these new bio-based TPOs.
Huntsman to launch new TPU grades at Chinaplas 2014
Just one month after announcing the official inauguration of its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) plant in Shanghai, Huntsman has confirmed that it will be taking part in Chinaplas, Asia’s number one plastic and rubber trade fair, from 23 – 26 April 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
TPU protects Cactus from scratches
The C4 Cactus is Citroën’s new crossover car. The French Tier 1 supplier Faurecia supplied equipment for both the inside and outside of the new vehicle, contributing to the revival of the famous brand. Among these features is a very interesting TPU application.
TPV for high performance steering boots
Steering boots must withstand chemical and physical attacks and extremes of temperature while maintaining excellent sealing performance. The combination of ExxonMobil Chemical’s Santoprene TPV with Ossberger’s patented Pressblower injection blow moulding process can deliver high-performance steering boots while reducing production costs.
TPVs for automotive interior parts
As a cost-effective material solution for automotive interior parts, APS Elastomers, Romulus, MI, USA, offers its line of TPVs in two series.
Velvex for cost-efficient instrument panel components
Styron announced that the Velvex grade 5250 has obtained its first commercial application in the GAZelle Next of the Russian OEM Gorkowski Awtomobilny Sawod (GAZ) and is being evaluated for the Lada Priora face lifting platforms.
Veritas uses Hipex for holding brake lines
Kraiburg TPE, in cooperation with Veritas, has added another Hipex application for “under the hood” use.
Festo wins Arburg Energy Efficiency Award 2014
Festo, a leading global supplier of technology for automation, is the winner of the Arburg Energy Efficiency Award 2014. The company has won the award for the conception of its new production facility, which is fully geared towards energy efficiency, as well as its cooperation on the Freeformer.
Purity Scanner ensures 100 % pellet inspection
Sikora has launched the Purity Scanner, a system for the 100 % online inspection and sorting of pellets. The intelligent application of X-ray technology with an optical system allows the detection of impurities of 50 µm. Contaminated pellets are reliably sorted out. The inspection allows the detection of organic and metallic contaminations inside the pellet as well as on the pellet surface, using a special combination of X-ray technology and an optical system. The company says the combination of both technologies is unique and is exceeding previous solutions on the market. Even non-transparent materials can be detected.
Kraton to showcase SBC compounds for use in FDM applications at EuroMold
Kraton announced that it will exhibit at EuroMold 2013 and will highlight its advancements in SBC compounds for use in fused deposition modeling (FDM) applications. The company said that the newly developed SBCs are soft, durable, sustainable, 100 % recyclable and can be used to produce diverse products in a variety of applications.
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