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DuPont Introduces New Teflon Foam-Based on Airquick Technology
DuPont has introduced a new category of its Teflon fluoropolymer foam resins based on its Airquick polymer foam technology. The adoption of this new technology enhances the physical foam processing and end-use performance of the Teflon resins when extruded as insulation or jacketing for local area network (LAN) and coaxial cabling. According to DuPont, the new products offer the potential for lightweight high- performance cabling suitable for use in high frequency signal transmission across a broad temperature range with minimal distortion. The nucleants and base polymers which comprise Airquick polymer foam technology improve both the processing and end-use performance of the new Teflon fluoropolymer foam resins in a broad range of wire and cable applications for data communications. The global business manager for melt fluoropolymers at DuPont Fluoropolymer Solutions, Robert D Smith, said: “This new category of fluoropolymer foam resin will also simplify product
comparisons, ease product grade selection and create a distinct technology platform for continued advancements and additions in our product portfolio.” He added: “Products based on Airquick technology offer exceptional value for high performance applications.”
DuPont
Tel: +1 302 774 1000
remi.daneyrole@dupont.com Web: www.dupont.com
A new grade of Arpro expanded polypropylene (EPP) offering recyclate content with no performance loss or additional cost has been announced by JSP, a Japan-based producer of engineered plastic foams. Being the first EPP of its kind, it uses 15% recycled Arpro content—allowing users to fulfil recycled-material strategies and still enjoy the same strength, durability and moulding characteristics. The material is expected to be popular in the automotive and packaging industries, where legislation and increasing customer demand for more recycled materials already exists. This introduction of a recycled grade is the latest example of JSP demonstrating how serious the organisation is about environmental responsibilities. According to Paul Compton, JSP’s president and CEO for Europe: “The launch of this unique grade follows our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the pan- European certification of Arpro production to ISO14001.” He added: “Furthermore, JSP has taken the novel decision not to charge a premium for the additional processing required. We want all our customers to embrace the material and become early adopters of what we predict to be a growing
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trend. Key sectors such as automotive, packaging, and heating and ventilation are likely to be the first converts.” In order to guarantee that the recyclate material meets its stringent requirements, JSP will manage the recycling operation and is currently establishing collection points across Europe. Five strategically located sites in three European countries have already been set up and JSP will be announcing further collection points over the next few weeks.
JSP
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 724670
gary.carr@jsp.com Web: www.arpro.com
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