09-05-2024
Specialized SABIC® PP-UMS foam resin can help reduce vehicle emissions and increase recyclability
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is spotlighting two diverse transportation applications that demonstrate the potential benefits of SABIC® PP-UMS (Polypropylene – Ultra Melt Strength) foam resin at NPE2024 (Booth #S19005). This distinctive material features high melt strength for outstanding foamability and enables the extrusion of PP foams with very low density, excellent impact resistance and compliance with VDA 278 emissions regulations. SABIC PP-UMS foam resin’s processing versatility allows PP foams, subject to user testing, to be used in structural cores for sandwich panels in delivery vans, trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs), and to provide structural and insulative properties in blow-molded air ducts. Examples of these applications, on display at the SABIC booth, illustrate the suitability of this foam resin for broad use in transportation components that can benefit from significant weight reduction and potential cost optimization.
08-05-2024
Syensqo introduces AeroPaste® 1003: an innovative two-part room-temperature paste increasing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers
Syensqo is launching AeroPaste® 1003, a new grade of its epoxy-based structural paste adhesives which already includes AeroPaste® 1006 and 1100. This aerospace adhesive will not only increase part assembly efficiency but also offers great processing flexibility, making it ideal for targeted high production rates in markets such as Advanced Air Mobility, Commercial Aerospace and Defense.
08-05-2024
SABIC introduces VALOX™ HX325HP resin for high-precision diabetes management devices, offering excellent processability & chemical resistance
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, today announced the availability of VALOX™ HX325HP resin, a new high-performance, medical-grade, injection molding polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin. Developed especially for high-precision parts, such as components of insulin delivery pens, insulin pumps, auto-injectors and continuous glucose monitors, this new resin combines outstanding processability with high chemical resistance and validated biocompatibility. SABIC will be featuring VALOX HX325HP resin at NPE2024 and will display auto injectors as candidate applications for this material at its booth (#S19005).
07-05-2024
BSH selects an ABS material with certified sustainable raw materials by ELIX Polymers for kitchen appliance components
BSH Home Appliances has selected a sustainable, chemically-recycled ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) resin by ELIX Polymers for the stand, arm and various components of the latest Stand Mixer by BOSCH. ELIX Polymers has developed a specialised, tailor-made ABS P3H-AT CR25 in several colours with a 25% content of certified raw materials (bio-circular styrene). The carbon footprint of this material can therefore be reduced by 21% compared to the traditional raw material.
07-05-2024
SABIC testing shows high potential of phase-change thermoplastics in preventing thermal runaway in EV batteries
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is reporting here at NPE2024 test results that underline the high potential of thermoplastic-based thermal runaway barrier solutions to help prevent fire spread in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The SABIC sub-system level test series showed that a battery module box made from the company’s STAMAX™ 30YH570 long glass fiber polypropylene (PP) resin with intercellular thickness as low as 1mm has a potential to act as an effective thermal barrier solution by preventing thermal runaway propagation in 18650 cylindrical cells. It provides the necessary thermal insulation and flame resistance to reduce the chances of cell-to-cell propagation in a thermal runaway scenario and thus mitigate the risks of a catastrophic safety incident. This material in combination with compressible foams also has shown promising results to contain thermal runaway propagation in prismatic and pouch cells.
07-05-2024
Belden lance de nouvelles solutions pour le secteur de l’industrie manufacturière
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), l'un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux d'infrastructures de réseau et de solutions de numérisation, a annoncé aujourd'hui de nouvelles fonctionnalités de réseau et de données révolutionnaires pour le secteur de la fabrication. Ces trois fonctionnalités initiales, résilience du réseau, edge computing et interopérabilité des données, sont rendues possibles grâce à Belden Horizon, une plateforme qui rassemble le matériel, les logiciels et les services en une seule source. Ces fonctionnalités constituent également les fondements de l'approche de Belden, axée sur les solutions, qui consiste à rencontrer les clients là où ils se trouvent, à clarifier les besoins de l'entreprise par le biais d'une conversation réfléchie et à trouver des solutions pour obtenir les résultats souhaités. Pour les secteurs de biens de consommation et de l’automobile, cela signifie qu'il faut les aider à faire avancer leur parcours de numérisation pour pouvoir profiter de l'efficacité et de la perspicacité promises par le passage à l'industrie 4.0.
07-05-2024
Syensqo launches expanded Ajedium™ films range for enhanced electric motor efficiency
Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay Group, has announced the extension of its Ajedium™ Films offering for slot liners in electric motors to a range of polyphenylene sulfone (PPSU) based products developed to replace conventional paper slot liners in motors up to 400V.
06-05-2024
NPE2024: SABIC showcasing progress in plastic innovation for a more sustainable future
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is highlighting at NPE2024 (Booth #S19005; May 6-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida) a wide range of solutions that demonstrate the value of plastics for a more sustainable future. Under the theme “Collaborating to Create the Future,” the company is presenting innovative solutions that are available today and others that are on their way to broader adoption. This includes examples of the company’s work with manufacturers and others across the value chain on circular plastic solutions available under its TRUCIRCLE™ program and new approaches with plastics under its BLUEHERO™ initiative that can help in the shift to electrification.
