Engineering Resins
PPS Offers Toughness in Laser Welded Applications
Polyplastics’ Durafide PPS 1130A1 is said to offer greater transmittance and toughness and facilitates laser welding in a range of applications
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Melt Flow Rate Testing–Part 1
Though often criticized, MFR is a very good gauge of the relative average molecular weight of the polymer. Since molecular weight (MW) is the driving force behind performance in polymers, it turns out to be a very useful number.
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Domo Chemicals & Hynamics to Produce Nylons from Non-Fossil-Fuel Hydrogen
The partnership project in France will supply 100% of the annual production of key nylon component hexamethylene diamine by 2027.
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Biobased, High-Performance Aliphatic Nylon 46
DSM’s Stanyl B-MB 100% biobased version of the company’s flagship Stanyl 46 and said to be an ‘industry-first launch’ of a biobased high-temperature nylon.
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Volume Resin Prices Move in Different Directions
PE, PP, PVC, and ABS prices slump, while PS, PET, PC, and nylons 6 and 66 prices rise.
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High-Performance PPO for Ultra Thin-Wall Insulation Film in High-Voltage EV Batteries
SABIC’s new Noryl NHP8000VT3 said to improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation.
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Cover for On-Board Battery Charger Made of Nylon 6
Lanxess’ highly-reinforced Durethan BKV50H3.0 proven in new large-scale electric vehicle applications in place of nylon 66.
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LFT Nylon & TPU Compounds with Recycled Content
Avient has expanded its portfolio of Complēt REC long fiber reinforced nylon 66 and TPU composites with broad range of PIR resin content.
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Invista to Expand Nylon 66 Capacity
The company is making a significant investment in its South Carolina facility to transform it from carpet fiber to nylon 66 polymer focused production.
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Thermally Conductive Nylon 6 for Electric Sports Car Component
Cooling element for the charge controller of an electric sports car made from Lanxess’ Durethan BTC965FM30 nylon 6
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