Plastic Material News

Borealis Announces Changes in its Distribution Partnerships for Automotive Materials

October 29, 2009 - Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, reduces the number of distribution partnerships for its automotive materials and will terminate the distribution agreement with Resinex at the end of 2009. Customers will be able to obtain the full range of Borealis’ automotive products through Ashland Distribution.

“This step is necessary to reduce the complexity of driving two distribution partners within the same product portfolio,” comments Harald Hammer, Vice President of Borealis’ business unit Mobility. “More importantly, it will enable us to preserve best service for our small and medium-end customers despite the current crisis-related drop in sales volumes via distribution channels.”

Ashland Distribution, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is a leading distributor of thermoplastics to the automotive industry, including commodity and engineered thermoplastic materials to meet specific automotive applications. Ashland Distribution has supported Borealis since 1996, distributing Borealis’ polyethylene and polypropylene solutions to more than 3,000 customers throughout Europe in the automotive, advanced packaging and infrastructure sectors.

Conductive Compounds From RTP Company Reduce Static Noise in Electrical Connectors

October 28, 2009 - WINONA, MINNESOTA, USA - Connectors Unlimited, a producer of interconnect solutions for the electrical and electronics industry, worked with custom compounder RTP Company to formulate and supply plastic materials when developing a shielding solution for their analog cable and circuit connectors.  Several static dissipative and conductive compounds were chosen for the improved static control they provided.

"The fundamental reason for using RTP Company's conductive plastics in our analog connectors is to minimize noise interference in the electronic signal, which is primarily caused by static charge," explained Marty Ignasiak, President of Connectors Unlimited. "By effectively reducing static charges, we're able to significantly improve the signal-to-noise ratio in our connectors and thus upgrade overall performance of devices."

When selecting a supplier of conductive plastic compounds, Connectors Unlimited engineers kept three critical requirements in mind: thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and structural rigidity. Maintaining dimensional stability of the analog circuits during manufacturing was a huge concern for their engineers, noted Ignasiak.



Company engineers ended up choosing several different RTP Company conductive compounds that provide varying levels of static protection to circuit connectors. Base resins for the compounds are RTP 300 Series polycarbonate, and RTP 3400 Series liquid crystal polymer. To maintain rigidity during assembly that may include soldering processes, glass and carbon fiber reinforcement are utilized along with flame retardant packages to meet UL94 flammability requirements. The LCP materials are an invaluable option when components must undergo electronic or solvent cleaning.



"RTP Company materials we chose have the best combination of properties: they maintain excellent stiffness, while at the same time provide an array of static reduction levels, ranging from slightly static dissipating to fully conductive," said Ignasiak. "These materials are the only ones we tested that really, truly worked."

For more information on RTP Company conductive and custom engineered thermoplastics compounds, call (800) 433-4787 or (507) 454-6900, or visit their website at www.rtpcompany.com.

About RTP Company
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minn., is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has ten manufacturing plants on three continents, plus sales representatives throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. RTP Company's engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear resistant properties.

About Connectors Unlimited
Founded in 1997, Connectors Unlimited of Painesville, OH, specializes in solving unique OEM challenges by providing high quality interconnect solutions for the electrical and electronics industries. For more information, visit www.connectorsunlimited.com.

What’s Happening With Polyolefin Compounding?

October 29, 2009 - The 3rd AMI international conference Polyolefin Additives 2010 brings together compounders, researchers, additive suppliers and end users to debate the latest industry trends.  The markets for polyolefins have been very volatile in the past year with the impact of the global economic crisis and Noru Tsalic at AMI has reviewed the situation. The REACH regulations are still being worked out in practice and experts like Steptoe and Johnson are assisting chemical companies in the transition.

Polyolefin compounders are developing new products to meet the increasing performance demands for end applications.  This means innovations in additives and recipes. In the past, companies tried to improve the lifetime of materials. Now, particularly with carrier bags, the aim is to produce something that will disappear in the environment.  Dr Marek Koutny has examined the bidoegradability of polyolefins containing prooxidant additives.

There are innovations to improve long-term performance, with new NOR-HALS technology from Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) for applications such as agricultural film. Process stabilisation is considered critical to durability. Chemtura has a new generation of phosphite antioxidants, and Norner Innovation has looked at the synergy between phenolic antioxidants and phosphites. Sumitomo Chemical has developed a hybrid antioxidant with phenolic and phosphonic moieties in one molecule. Zinc sulphide prolongs the life of washing machine hoses and hot water pipes but usually causes a lightening of colour – Sachtleben has produced a synthetic version of the chemical with no light scattering effect as a co-stabiliser.  

Blends can improve polyolefin properties: Nova Chemicals has tested polyethylene/polystyrene interpolymers and Loughborough University has worked on blends for pressure pipes.

A variety of minerals are used in compounding from companies such as Imerys/World Minerals.  Grace has a silica-based antiblocking agent. Beta nucleant masterbatches from Mayzo are being tested for improving dutility, toughness and to reduce weight in some products like geogrids.

There are enhancements to polypropylene compounds for applications such as automotive, from key players including SABIC and Polykemi.  There is a new reinforcement for this market from Milliken, and additive blends for biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) from Albemarle. Baker Hughes Polymers has produced polypropylene derivatives using metallocene technology and these can be used in a variety of applications.  Ciba (now part of BASF) has a portfolio of additives and pigments for the polyolefin market.

Polyolefin Additives 2010 brings together compounders, additive suppliers, end users of plastics and researchers, and provides a unique opportunity to network with world experts in polymer materials and markets.

IDES Connects Plastics Professionals with People Who Know the Answers

October 27, 2009 - Laramie, WY – Finding answers can be a slow and frustrating process. Connecting with the right person is difficult and waiting by the phone or computer for answers to questions idles production, which burdens manufacturing companies with added costs.

In a collaborative effort, IDES and several forward-thinking resin manufacturers have created a simple, yet powerful service called ‘Ask IDES.’ Available through the Prospector search engine for plastic material datasheets and the IDES website, the service connects plastics professionals to people who know the answers to their design, processing and plastic material selection questions.

 “Ask IDES gives OEMs and plastics processors the edge when looking for the best plastic material for their application,” said Mike Kmetz, president of IDES. “We’re able to connect them with the right people to obtain their answers fast!”

To learn more and to ask your questions, visit www.ides.com/ask.

Cliffstar Corp. Unveils Its Own Premium Beverage Line

October 26, 2009 - Dunkirk, N.Y. - Cliffstar Corp., one of the largest private-label beverage suppliers in the U.S., is offering for the first time its own brand of premium beverages. The Chadwick Bay line, produced by Harborside Inc., a Cliffstar subsidiary, includes single-serve enhanced juice, enhanced water, organic juice, and smoothies bottled in an attractive and lightweight PowerFlex™ polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle from Amcor PET Packaging, Manchester, Mich.

The Chadwick Bay line of shelf-stable products is the first foray into the branded beverage market for Cliffstar, a longtime major supplier of private-label beverages. The company studied the U.S. market and identified a price gap between national brand and private-label products, according to Matt Walker, Cliffstar Director of Marketing. “We think this is the appropriate time to introduce a premium ‘mid-tier’ alternative that gives retailers a less costly, more value-driven product option,” explains Walker. The new premium brand bottled in unique plastic packaging also creates a label that is “innovation-based,” according to Walker. This enables the company to get ahead of consumer trends and introduce more appealing and innovative products quickly, he said.

The premium beverages come in 12-oz to 96-oz Powerflex hot-fill PET containers. The domed and long-neck bottles deliver significant performance and cost advantages including portability (no breakage), light weight, recyclability, and reduced transportation costs. Consumers are drawn to the attractive, lightweight, and breakage-resistant features of the PET bottle compared to traditional glass containers.
Cliffstar already uses Powerflex PET bottles for many of its private-label beverages.

PowerFlex bottles feature a patented panel-less design which takes hot-fill (185° deg F) bottle options to a new level. Amcor’s structural design eliminates the panels, and unlike competitive containers, provides a large, completely smooth rib-less label panel.


Amcor used design and manufacturing techniques to create a patented bottle that absorbs vacuum via a specially designed base. A unique diaphragm within the base draws upward as the liquid cools. It has the geometric characteristics to enable the inverted cone-shaped diaphragm to deflect upward as the vacuum is created.

Unlike conventional hot-fill PET alternatives, PowerFlex bottles are easier to label since they don’t have sidewall vacuum panels. Packers don’t have to worry about mislabeling, that is; missing the vertical bars in applying labels. Nor do they have to deal with the ripple effect that occurs when labeling over panels.
The bottles (in 12-oz to 46-oz sizes) feature a PETG shrink sleeve label that is 100% recyclable. It provides striking aesthetics and increased space for attractive graphics and printed copy. Several Chadwick Bay smoothie products including strawberry multi-vitamin, tropical citrus energy, and mixed berry antioxidant have been launched. New enhanced tea products with ginseng and honey green tea have also been introduced.

Initially, the products are being distributed to convenience stores and at Tops Supermarkets, a regional food chain in New York state. The line will also be available in a multi-serve bottle at Costco stores later this year. Cliffstar expects to distribute to national supermarket chains in early 2010.

About Cliffstar Corp.
Cliffstar Corp., based in Dunkirk, N.Y., is one of the largest private-label beverage suppliers in the U.S. It was founded more than 100 years ago, when Meyer Star settled in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area in New York state. As an innovator in the rapidly growing grape industry, Star produced Star Wine in the heart of the Chautauqua County grape belt. From those beginnings, Cliffstar evolved in the early 1970’s and now produces shelf-stable juices, teas, sports drinks, fitness waters, and vitamin waters. The company operates at 10 locations and employs over 1300 associates. It serves thousands of private label lines with more than 145 blends of juices. Cliffstar’s facilities include the most modern and sophisticated pressing and filtration equipment, large blending tanks, and numerous juice pasteurizers and coolers. Towering stainless steel tanks provide cold storage capacity in excess of six million gallons. For more information, visit www.cliffstar.com
 
About Amcor PET Packaging
Amcor PET Packaging is the leading manufacturer of PET packaging for the global beverage, food, and non-food industries with 60 facilities in 12 countries. Its parent company, Amcor Limited, offers a range of packaging solutions and ranks as one of the top three packaging companies in the world. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Amcor’s extensive operations include 217 plants in 34 countries and, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, reported sales revenues of $8 billion (U.S.). For more information, visit www.amcor.com.

New PVC Recipes

October 27, 2009 - Compounding PVC is an art and it takes a high level of skill to develop new recipes. Formulations are changing with new regulations and chemical safety testing driving development. The second AMI international conference, PVC Formulation 2010, brings together top industry experts to debate cost-effective changes. This event takes place from 16–18 March 2010 at the Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany and will kick off with a PVC market study delivered by Jon Nash (AMI).

Sustainability is the current buzz word and additive companies have responded to this with new product offerings. Stabilization is a hot topic for PVC users and compounders; companies like Chemtura have studied both regulatory and commercial viewpoints. PVC resin suppliers have been conducting their own research – Shin-Etsu PVC has looked at the effects of changing stabilizers in pipe and profile.  Lead is being phased out and alternatives are being brought in, for example, Baerlocher has investigated calcium stabilizers in profiles.  There is renewed interest in Europe in tin stabilizers according to the European Stabilizers Producers Association, and Arkema has developed a mono octyl tin. Süd-Chemie is marketing hydrotalcite as a co-stabilizer for calcium/zinc systems.  Catena Additives has heavy metal-free stabilizers for transparent injection moulded and extruded PVC.

After the controversy over the use of phthalates, many companies have moved towards new plasticisers. Roquette Freres has a diester isosorbide from vegetables – the company specialises in chemicals from crops such as maize and potatoes.  Lanxess has a polymeric plasticiser, and Eastman Chemical has a new high solvating alternative.

Processing PVC can be improved with additives such as lubricating waxes from Clariant Produkte Deutschland.   Dr Michael Schiller has taken up the post of Managing Director of Akeniz Kimya Austria and will be talking about computer-aided rheology control for window profile extrusion. An oscillating screw kneader, such as that from Buss, can aid compounding of highly filled PVC.

Nabaltec has modified mineral hydrates to give multifunctional effects in PVC: stabilization, fire retardancy and smoke suppression. Impurities in minerals can cause problems in compounds: Chemson Polymer-Additives is investigating the effects as applied to calcium carbonate.

Many PVC compounds are coloured and the titanium dioxide content can affect a formulation, according to DuPont de Nemours. External exposure, as in profiles and pipe, can cause heat build up particularly in darker colours. The Shepherd Color Company has reflective pigments that can help to reduce the problem.  Colour control systems have been developed by ROC Optical Control to improve consistency.

PVC Formulation 2010 is a highly specialized conference offering a focal point to debate the latest developments in PVC compounding and markets.

Velozzi announces collaboration with Nanoledge to provide innovative resin solutions using Bayer MaterialScience’s Baytubes®

Collaboration leverages Baytubes® multi-walled carbon nanotubes in response to customer demand for improved composites
 
October 27, 2009 - Pittsburgh, PA. — Bayer MaterialScience LLC, one of the world’s leading suppliers of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, will collaborate with Nanoledge Inc., a leading innovative epoxy resin formulator, to provide a full range of high-performance epoxy-based materials to the composite market in North America.

Alternative energy vehicle (AEV) maker Velozzi and Bayer MaterialScience are collaborating to develop lightweight hybrid electric vehicles to be built with components using Baytubes® multi-walled carbon nanotubes.

“We at Velozzi are proud to be at the forefront of producing body and interior components using epoxy, carbon fiber and nanotubes. Baytubes can increase the mechanical properties of our components up to 40 percent. We are excited to work with Nanoledge as a formulator of epoxy resin systems with carbon nanotubes,” said Velozzi head Roberto Jerez.

Nanoledge will use its Nano In™ technology to integrate Bayer MaterialScience’s Baytubes multi-walled carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin to improve the mechanical performance of composites. For example, Baytubes will be used to reduce crack growth and improve fatigue, impact and compression resistance, without compromising other properties.

Baytubes multi-walled carbon nanotubes can be added to a wide range of materials including polymer matrices or metal systems as a modifier or filler to improve their mechanical strength and/or antistatic properties, and are increasingly used in epoxy, thermoplastic and coating systems.

The collaboration, combining Bayer MaterialScience’s expertise in carbon nanotube synthesis and manufacturing with Nanoledge’s expertise in epoxy resin and composite processing, will support a full range of product innovations including ready-to-use formulations, prepregs and resin films.

“Collaborating with Bayer MaterialScience enables us to respond to strong customer demand for higher-performing, epoxy-based composites with improved damage tolerance,” said Benoit Balmana, managing director Americas, Nanoledge. “We can improve toughness, compression resistance, fatigue, impact resistance and bending strength resistance without decreasing other performance features of the composite.”

“Strategic collaborations such as this enable innovations that leapfrog customers over their competition,” said Joe Ventura, business development manager, Bayer MaterialScience LLC. “Furthermore, end-users can bring their products to market with the peace-of-mind that they have a reliable source for multi-walled carbon nanotubes at an optimum price/performance ratio.” Ventura cited the collaboration with Velozzi, a new OEM, and Nanoledge as an example. The collaboration will support Velozzi’s goal to develop a crossover vehicle, the SOLO, capable of achieving 100 miles per gallon. The carmaker is also designing a high-performance sports model, the Velozzi Supercar.

The Velozzi-Nanoledge collaboration leverages Bayer MaterialScience's Baytubes® in response to customer demand for improved composites.

Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,100 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2008 sales of 9.7 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries.

NANOLEDGE is a leading innovative formulator and solutions provider for users of specialty epoxy systems. Combining established systems expertise with the nanotechnologies, Nanoledge has recently launched its INNOVIUM resin solutions for bringing customers unique and innovative approach to solve high performance  problems, building together better and safer materials.

Velozzi is collaborating with Nanoledge to provide innovative resin solutions using Bayer MaterialScience's Baytubes® multi-walled carbon nanotubes.

For more information about Bayer MaterialScience materials, call
1-800-662-2927, e-mail naftainfo@bayerbms.com or visit www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com.

For more information on Nanoledge visit www.nanoledge.com, e-mail innovium@nanoledge.com or call the Marketing Department at 450-641-5475.

For more information about Velozzi, visit www.velozzi.org or e-mail velozzi@velozzi.org.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed Bayer’s public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Herman Miller Embody Chair Finds Support in DSM Materials

October 21, 2009 - Evansville, IN - Herman Miller, Inc. selected three different material families from DSM for the production of key elements in the new Embody® chair.

The Embody® represents the ultimate achievement in ergonomic task chair design.  This radical departure from the usual ergonomics in office furniture uses design elements that mimic the human spine and provide absolute support to promote improved circulation and increased oxygenation to the brain.  Embody® does not use traditional foam; support is provided through unique design using materials such as Akulon® Polyamide 6 for support structures, and Arnitel® TPC, and Sarlink® TPE for seating layers.

Meeting key requirements
The Embody® arms, arm pedestals, back frame spine, and back frame antlers, all manufactured in Akulon K224-G6U, provide structural support for the unique body cradling design elements of the chair. These parts, which require a high degree of strength, stiffness, toughness and excellent surface aesthetics, are subjected to test requirements that include impacts, drop tests, frame flexures, as well as chemical resistance testing of assembled chairs.  The integrated functionality of all the parts is only possible via injected molded engineering thermoplastics.  Akulon provides a unique balance of physical and mechanical strength that meets both design and aesthetic requirements for the Embody®.

In addition to Akulon® PA6, DSM has been able to support Herman Miller with Arnitel® COPE and Sarlink® TPE for the seating layers in the Embody.  Arnitel® TPC is used in the “global layer” of the seat, providing the right blend of strength, flexibility and comfort for use as one of the key components in the seat’s unique pixilated design.  Sarlink TPE offers the necessary stiffness and creep resistance required for use in the “bull nose” seat component, allowing seat depth adjustments for different thigh lengths.

Over the course of three years, DSM worked with Herman Miller, Cascade Engineering, Royal Technologies, and ITW Dahti to provide technical assistance in the development of this chair through material selection, design, and processing expertise.  Herman Miller has used DSM Akulon®, Arnitel®, and Sarlink® materials in similar applications in a number of models including the Equa®, Mirra®, Aeron®, Caper®, Foray®, and Setu® chairs.

DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality engineering thermoplastics providing customer value through sustainable solutions that reflect the DSM People, Planet and Profit strategy. DSM Engineering Plastics delivers innovative opportunities for customers who design or produce electrical applications, electronic equipment, cars, barrier packaging films as well as many mechanical and extrusion applications. These markets are served with a broad portfolio of high performance materials including Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stanyl® high heat 46 polyamides. Most recently, DSM Engineering Plastics introduced the first new polymer of the 21st century: Stanyl® ForTiiTM. DSM Engineering Plastics had sales in 2008 of EUR 761 with 1500 employees employed worldwide. More on: www.dsmep.com.

DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.

LyondellBasell Launches New High-performance Lupolen Resin for Use in Blown Film

October 21, 2009 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - LyondellBasell Industries today announced the commercial launch of a new polyethylene (PE) resin for potential use in a wide range of customer blown film applications. The new Lupolen GX 4081 grade features a superior balance of mechanical properties, and a unique combination of stiffness and toughness that offers significant downgauging potential – up to double digits – for numerous flexible packaging applications.

Produced using LyondellBasell’s Spherilene gas phase process technology that employs a unique catalysis system, the Lupolen GX 4081 resin exhibits a melt flow rate of 1.4 g/10min and a density of 0.935 g/cm³. Tests have shown that films produced with Lupolen GX 4081 resins can achieve a dart drop impact of 330 grams, measured on 50µm film. “This high level of toughness represents a new benchmark in performance for medium density PE used in film applications,” said Roland Andernach, Technical Service and Application Development Manager at LyondellBasell.

 

The unique balance of stiffness and toughness of the newly developed Lupolen GX 4081 offers significant downgauging potential for various film applications including food packaging.

Material savings
“Thanks to the expertise of our researchers, we’ve developed a high-performance PE using the Spherilene process technology which shows smooth processability and a broad processing window on our blown film processing lines,” said Andernach. “Lupolen GX 4081 resins can be easily blended with standard LDPEs. The application potential for Lupolen GX 4081 resins is wide, ranging from agricultural and industrial film to food packaging film.” 

Mechanical tests show that film produced out of Lupolen GX 4081 resins achieve well balanced mechanical properties in machine and cross direction. “Our customers can take further advantage of improved optical properties,” said Andernach. “According to our tests of film made on our blown film extrusion line, the haze value could be reduced by about half compared to conventional MDPE film resins.”

Film produced using the new Lupolen GX 4081 resin shows a low coefficient of friction (CoF), offering easy processability on film conversion equipment without the need for slipping and antiblocking agents. The new grade also exhibits good bubble stability and a low gel level.

Lupolen GX 4081 resins are now available for market introduction and will be produced on a commercial scale in LyondellBasell’s European Spherilene process plants.

WOCO Selects Stanyl® Diablo For Charge Air Duct Resonator

October 19, 2009 - Evansville, IN. - Woco Industrietechnik GmbH, a leading supplier of intelligent automotive solutions including Acoustics, Actuators and Polymer systems, has selected Stanyl® Diablo OCD2100 for its latest Charge Air Duct Resonator, intended for dampening noise in the charge air system.

Stanyl Diablo OCD2100 is the first member of a next generation family of Stanyl PA46 grades that offer a revolutionary improvement in long term thermal stability. This technology, developed and patented by DSM, extends the functional life of components well beyond the limits of other high temperature polyamides. By limiting thermal oxidative breakdown, Stanyl Diablo withstands more than 5,000 hours temperature exposure up to 220°C with less than 15% loss in mechanical properties.

Frank Ellenbrand, WOCO Purchasing Raw Materials says: “WOCO supports the industry’s drive to enhance the level of acoustic comfort and safety while protecting the environment by decreasing noise and increasing fuel economy. We found that thanks to its unique long time high heat ageing performance, Stanyl Diablo OCD2100 was the only material we could approve for temperatures above 200°C for 3000 hours.”

Requirements for Under the Hood (UTH) applications are changing constantly. Environmental requirements, EURO V and VI legislation and the call for reduced fuel consumption have resulted in significant changes, e.g. the use of smaller engines with higher turbo pressures and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). As a consequence, automobile UTH components such as air ducts, air intake manifolds and charge air cooler end-caps are exposed to continuously rising operating temperatures. With increasingly critical temperature and tougher life time requirements, long term service life of components made from current thermoplastics can be at risk.

Christian Kilgus, Business Development Manager for DSM Engineering Plastics says: “Long time high heat aging performance for temperatures up to 220°C and more than 5000 hours are now increasingly common for UTH applications. Stanyl Diablo OCD2100 outperforms current high heat resins on high temperature stability, but also on weldability, weld strength and the weld’s long term heat stability. Part design and function can be reached more easily and, more importantly, UTH part reliability can be guaranteed for the lifetime required.”

Stanyl materials are easy to process. During injection molding, tool temperatures of 80°C and melt temperatures around 300°C are normally used. Short cycle times can be achieved to reduce system costs.

DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality engineering thermoplastics providing customer value through sustainable solutions that reflect the DSM People, Planet and Profit strategy. DSM Engineering Plastics delivers innovative opportunities for customers who design or produce electrical applications, electronic equipment, cars, barrier packaging films as well as many mechanical and extrusion applications. These markets are served with a broad portfolio of high performance materials including Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stanyl® high heat 46 polyamides. Most recently, DSM Engineering Plastics introduced the first new polymer of the 21st century: Stanyl® ForTiiTM. DSM Engineering Plastics had sales in 2008 of EUR 761 with 1500 employees employed worldwide. More on: www.dsmep.com.

DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.