2016 preview | Polymers and additives
Right: Kraiburg TPE will launch new fire
retardant options
based compatibilising agent. The company says that ImerPlast extends the useful applications of recycled plastic feedstocks, allowing a higher recycling rate and increasing the scope of recycled polymers. ImerSorb for odour and VOC emission reduction has been designed to help meet tighter limits on the concentration of certain solvents in products for the home and workplace and for the automotive market. In addition, Imerys is exhibiting Timrex C-Therm graphite for thermally conductive plastic materials and its Enasco high structure carbon blacks. The latter provide high levels of purity to meet the severest requirements for low PAH and BAP and are mainly used as electrically conductive additives. ❙
www.imerys.com
KD Feddersen will highlight a range of engineering polymers and high-performance plastics from leading manufacturers and the on-site application engineering consulting service that it offers. On display is Fortron Flex PPS from Celanese, which is claimed to offer a combination of high flexibility, high continuous service temperature and good chemical resistance. Hostaform XGC (POM-GF) from Celanese is a new glass fibre reinforced grade that the company says represents a significant improvement in mechanical properties. Also on offer from Celanese is Hostaform SlideX POM, which is a POM all-rounder with increased durability and lifespan for heavy-duty slide/friction applications, as well as Hostaform MetalX POM, which offers a realistic metal look and saves process costs. KD Feddersen will also show materials from
Below: ImerPlast from Imerys is a compatibilised mixed polymer of recycled PE and PP
LyondellBasell including Hostacom advanced Copo PP glass fibre compounds with low creep and Hostacom ERG 393F (PP-GF) with special surface appearance for visible components, compact or foamed. Special reduced density Hostacom and Hifax PP compounds from LyondellBasell are also available where a reduction in filler content has lowered the density by around 8% without causing any significant mechanical losses. Also on display will be Softell soft touch PP
compounds, which offer a soft finish as well as improved noise dampening performance. ❙
www.kdfeddersen.com
Kraiburg TPE will present a series of new product developments that further expand the applications for its TPEs, including the introduction of flame retardant compounds in its FR/AD1 series. The new addition to the Thermolast K portfolio has been developed for applications in the construction industry, where they can be used to ensure flexible cable installation in flush-mounting boxes. The material is flame retardant in accordance with UL94 and is included in flammability class V0. In addition, it is claimed to have good adhesion to ABS and PC in two-component injection moulding. The flame retardant compound is highly elastic and free of latex, PVC and halogens. Other product highlights will include materials for drinking water applications, as well as under-the-hood automotive applications. TPEs for use with drinking water have European certifications to ensure compli- ance with high safety and hygiene standards. The company says that they are ideal for hoses in sanitary systems or beverage dispensers. Kraiburg TPE has developed its Thermolast V products for use in under- the-hood automotive applications, offering temperature resistance of up to 130°C and adhesion to polyamide. ❙
www.kraiburg-tpe.com
Lanxess will display the latest additions to its range of highly reinforced polyamides and polyesters for the production of structural components, as well as new flame retardant, stabiliser and pigment products from its Rhein Chemie additive division. Durethan AKV 60 XF is a new high flow PA66 grade with a glass fibre content of 60%. The material is claimed to exhibit good strength and stiffness and offer new design opportunities for all-plastic parts, plastic/ metal hybrid technology and continuous-fibre-rein-
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