EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2022 MATERIALS
AF-Colour will be at K2022 showcasing its master- batches, carbon black, and additive concentrates. A particular focus is on masterbatches for sustainable applications that support the circular economy. A highlight will be AF-Carbon IR, soot-free master- batches for improved infrared detectability. The AF-Complex range offers several solutions to this problem with different additive batches. For example, a drying batch for an improved recycling process in different versions (standard and premium), suitable for film and injection moulded parts with a drying degree of up to 80%. �
www.af-color.com
Akro-Plastic will present a broad portfolio of bio-based and biomass-balanced compounds. According to the company, the decisive advantage of its NEXT materials over many recycled materials is the constant level of properties. In addition, bioplastics such as PA 6.9 or PA 5.10 offer better chemical resistance and lower water absorption compared to classic PA 6 or PA 6.6, it says. The company will also show the long glass
fibre-reinforced AKROLEN NEXT PP LGF, which uses biomass-balanced PP based on cooking oil residues, and AKROTEK PK, which is ideally suited for use in highly stressed cooling circuits with water
and glycol and has a significantly lower CO2 footprint compared to PA 6.6 or PPA materials. The company is revealing its contribution to the new Husqvarna FE 350 Rockstar Edition 2022 from KTM, featuring sustainable product solutions such as a hybrid brake disc protector based on a bio-based polyamide manufactured with the innovative CONEXUS joining technology and a seat base with a bio-circular long glass fibre reinforced PP. �
www.akro-plastic.com
Asahi Kasei will present AKXY2, its new concept car, for the first time in Europe at K2022. The vehicle demonstrates how the company applies expertise throughout the value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to the use of recycled and recyclable materials. All windows are made of outsourced hard-coated polycarbon- ate through a manufacturing method using CO2 as a raw material which significantly reduces vehicle weight and extends EV driving range. AZP, a transparent optical polymer on the interior display, features an ultra-low birefringence and ensures perfect screen visibility. The interior also features light technology, using semi-transpar- ent and backlit fabrics made of PET and ultra-thin
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Test part for Ascend’s Vydyne AVS anti-vibration PA 66 material
plastic-optical fibres woven into different surfaces. The company will also present its SunForce
family of particle foams. SunForce BE is based on modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) and features an unmatched combination of lightweight, UL94 V-0 flame retardance, thin-wall moldability, thermal insulation and processability. SunForce AS is based on polyamide, its high stiffness and strength making it ideal for metal replacement in structural automotive components. It also has the highest chemical and heat-resistant properties in the product family. As a leading manufacturer of high-performance engineering plastics, Asahi Kasei will also be displaying its LEONA SG grades, a family of semi-aromatic polyamides featuring excellent mechanical strength, processability and surface quality, as well as the modified polyphenylene ether XYRON for 5G applications. �
www.asahi-kasei.com
Ascend Performance Materials will show several new products at K2022 highlighting the company’s polyamide chemistry and global compounding expertise, which is especially relevant to the e mobility, electrification, connectivity, renewable energy and packaging industries. Among the featured products will be Vydyne
Thermaplus, a new high-temperature, high-ductile PA 66 for fasteners designed as a replacement for PA 46, Starflam flame-retardant polyamides, a portfolio of UL yellow card-certified FR materials, and HiDura, a growing range of long-chain polyamides for consumer goods and connectors. Vydyne AVS is designed to reduce noise,
vibrations and harshness without adding weight or complexity and maintaining enough rigidity for structural applications. It dampens vibrations more effectively than traditional PA 66, especially at the higher frequencies of EV motors, resulting in a 75-84% reduction in cabin noise. �
www.ascendmaterials.com
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