ThermoplasticsPolyoxymethylene (POM), polyacetal and polyformaldehydeSemi-crystalline thermoplastics, a distinction is made between homopolymers and copolymers due to their propertiesAcetal homo and copolymers (POM)Polyoxymethylene blendsCombination of two or more polymer chains with an acetatal functional group, of constitutionally or configurationally different features, which are not bnonded to each otherAcetal polymer blendsPoly(methyl methacrylate), acrylicThermoplastic acrylic resin mainly used as a substitute for glassAcrylic glass (s. PMMA)ABS plasticCombination of the polymeric chains of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styreneAcrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene polymer blendscopolímeros ABSCombination of polymer chains of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Terpolymer of three monomers forming ABSAcrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymersCombination of polymer chains of Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester. Terpolymer of three monomersAcrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester copolymer blendsASA copolymersCombination of polymer chains of Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester. Terpolymer of three monomersAcrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester copolymers (ASA)A homopolyester of repeating p-oxyenzoyl units with a high degree of crystallinityAromatic polyestersLow permeability plasticsThermoplastics with low permeability to gases and/or vaporsBarrier plasticsBioplasticsgreen plastics, biopolymersA plastic made from renewable resources instead of fossil fuels.Bioplastics, biobased biodegradable plastics A plastic that can degrade by naturally occurring microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae to
yield water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2) and/or methane (CH4), biomass, and inorganic compounds.Bioplastics, biologically degradableBio-naylonPolymers synthesized from two or more monomers or comonomers, which belong to amino acid, cyclic amide (lactam), dicarboxylic acid, and diamine families.Bio-PolyamidesGreen-PET Resin made by copolymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, widely used to make polyester fibres.Polyethylene terephthalate, biobased (Bio-PET)Biopolyethylene, green polyethyene, green PE, bio poly(ethene)Poly(alkylene) polymer composed of polyethylene macromolecules.Polyethylene, biobased (Bio-PE)Poly (lactic acid), polilactide, poly(2-hydroxypropanoate)Biodegradable polymers derived from lactic acidPLA (polylactic acid, Polymilchsaure)PHAsA polymer composed of repeating hydroxyalkanoyl units.PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate)synthetic resinA general term encompassing all polymers in which the main polymer backbones are formed by the esterification condensation of polyfunctional alcohols and acids.PolyestersNatural polymers obtained from cellulose Bioplastics, cellulose basedNatural polymers obtained from starchBioplastics, starch basedNatura polymers obtained from ligninBioplastics, lignin basedCombination of two or more polymeric chainsCompounds/BlendsComposite materials, reinforced with fibers Compounds, natural fiber reinforcedHybrid material composed of natural wood and plastic fiberWood Plastic Composites (WPC)Bioplasticos que cuentan con un documento que certifica el producto Bioplastics, Certifications/StandardsCellulose acetate, modified An acetic-acid ester of cellulose, forming a tough, transparent thermoplastic material when compounded with plasticizers.Cellulose acetate, secondary (CA)A mixed ester producedby treating fibrous cellulose with butyric and acetic acids and anhydrides in the presence of sulfuric acid Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB)NC, nitrocellulose, pyroxylinsynthetic plastics. It is made by treating fibrous cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acidsCellulose nitrate (CN)Ester of cellulose and propionic acid.Cellulose propionate (CP)A member of the cellulosic plastics family made by reacting purified cellulose with acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst in such a manner that at least 92% of the hydroxyl groups are replaced by acetyl groups.Cellulose triacetateAny polyethylene
modified by simple chemical substitution of chlorine
on the linear backbone chainChlorinated polyethylene (CPE)Chlorinated polyvinyl chroride (CPVC)Mixtures of polymers or polymeric chains Compounds (Polymer blends)TPE-E: thermoplastic polyester elastomer TPE-A: themoplastic copolyamide elastomer (based on polyamide 6 or 12 structure)Copolyamide TPE-E, TPE-A/PEBATPE-O: themoplastic polyolefin elastomer COPE: copolyester thermoplastics elastomer Copolyester TPE-O, COPECOPsthermoplastic resins with potential enhanced properties such as outstanding transparency, good heat resistance, low moisture absorption, and good chemical resistanceCyclo olefine PolymersMezclas en seco de policloruro de vinilo Dry blendLC polymerA polymer capable of
forming regions of highly ordered structure with self-reinforced properties Self-reinforcing plastics (LCP=liquid crystal polymers)Plastics with electrically conductive properties Electrically conductive plasticsPolymer formed by the combination of erythylene butacilate and acrylic acrylic Ethylene/Acrylic acid/Butylacrylate E-AA-BAA high-molecular-weight, 1:1 alternating copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethyleneEthylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymers (ECTFE)Thermoplastic material, further classified as an ethylene copolymer.Ethylene/ethylene acrylate copolymers (E/EA)A polymer made by reaction of ethylene and methyl acrylate Ethylene/methyl acrylate copolymers (E/MA)A polymer made by reaction of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene Ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene copolymers (E/TFE)A polymer made by reaction of ethylene and vinyl acetateEthylene/VAC-copolymers (E/VA)EVOHA polymer made by reaction of ethylene and vinyl alcohol Ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymers (E/VAL)A polymer based on ethylene copolymers and amorphous bitumenEthylene Copolymer-Bitumen ECBgranular or powder material Granulatesthermoplastic polymer reinforced with wood flour Wood-flour-filled polypropylene (WD-PP)An ion containing polymerIonomersPhotoconductive polymers Polymers that become more conductive in the presence of lightOptical polymersGeneral Purpose plastics , transparent, LISA ColorantLight-collecting plasticsProduct in which pigments or addivites are optimally dispersed Masterbatchessemi-liquid suspensions of plastics PastesPolymethylpenteneThermoplastic stereoregular polyolefin obtained by polymerizing 4-methyl-1-pentene based on dimerization of propylene; having low density, good transparency, rigidity, dielectric and tensile properties, and heat and chemical resistance.Poly-4-methylpentene-1semi-crystalline thermoplastics with high-temperature stability and high mechanical strength.Polyacryletherketone (PAREK)Vinyl cyanideHighly polar polymer made by free radical polymerization of acrylonitrile in solution or suspensionPolyacrylonitrile (PAN)Polyamides used to protect a variety of metal substrates such as steel & aluminumPolyamide-coating powderMixtures of syntehtic polyamide polymers Polyamides blendsGeneral purpose thermoplastic polyamide.Fibers for textiles, brushes and sutures cable sheathing and tubing and bearings, cams, gears and casings for tools and appliancesPolyamid-Copolymer PA 6-66Poly(hexamethylene adipamide-co-caprolactam)copolymer with enhanced flowability in injection molding and higher clarity in film extrusion applications.Polyamid-Copolymer PA 66-6Nylon 11Polymers in which the monomer units are linked together by the amide group. It is produced by polymerization of 11-aminoundecanoic acidPolyamide PA 11Nylon 12, polylauryllactam, polydodecanamidesynthetic whitish fine powder derived mainly from petroleum sources. A nylon made by the polymerization of lauric lactam (dodecanoic lactam) or cyclododecalactam.
Polyamide PA 12Nylon 46, nylon 4/6, polytetramethylenediamineadipamideHigh temperature nylon, which bridges the price performance gap between traditional nylons and high performance materials. A condensation polymer of diaminobutane and adipic
acid that melts higher than Nylon 6/6 so it can be used
at somewhat higher temperatures than the latter.Polyamide PA 46Nylon 6Nylon made from one kind of monomer, a monomer called caprolactam by policondensationPolyamide PA 6Nylon 610,, polyhexamethylenesebacamide, Nylon 6/10 Semicrystalline polyamide commonly used in monofilament form. The
product of condensation of Hexamethylenediamine
with sebacic acid,Polyamide PA 610Nylon 612, polyhexamethylenedodecanamideVery easily modified nylon to improve wear resistance and physical properties via fiber reinforcement and internal lubricants. Synthetisez from hexamethylenediamine and a 12-carbon dibasic acid.Polyamide PA 612Poly(trimethyl hexamethylene terephthalamide)Nylon for applications in abrasive or corrosive conditionsPolyamide PA 6-3-TpolyhexamthyleneadipamideA type of
nylon made by condensing hexamethylenediamine
with adipic acidPolyamide PA 66A synthetic polymer and the fibers made from it in
which the simple chemical compounds used for its
production are linked together by amide linkages
( NH CO ).Polyamids PA 6-6-Tbio-polyamidePoliamida de origen natural Polyamide (bio-based)melt-processable plastic that has exceptional physical and chemical properties.PolyamideimideReaction injection molding (RIM) process for polyamides Polyamide-RIM-systemsThermoplastic crystalline polymers of aromatic diamines and aromatic dicarboxylic anhydridesPolyarylamide (PA MXD6)A polyester made by the condensation of an aromatic diacid with a dihydroxy aromatic compoundPolyarylateAn advanced thermoplastic resin having both ether and ketone linkages in its chainsPolyaryletherketone (PAEK)PBIA family of high-molecularweight, strong, and stable polymers containing recurring aromatic units with alternating double bonds.PolybenzimidazolesPolyemrs made by the reaction of a BMI (bisaleminide) with a functional nucleophile (diamine, aminophenol, etc).PolybismaleimideAny of a family of low-molecular-weight polymers of mixed 1-butene, cis-2-butene, trans-2-butene, and isobutene.PolybutylenePBTP, PBT, polytetramethylene terephthalateA member of the polyalkylene
terephthalate family, similar to polyethylene terephthalate
in that it is derived from a polycondensate of terephthalic acid, but with butanediol rather thanglycol.Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)Mixtures of the polymeric chains of polybutylene terephthalate Polybutylene terephthalate blendspolymer that comprises the repeated structural unit in the chain is of the carbonate type,[ O-CO-O ].Polycarbonate (PC)Blends of polymeric chains of polycarbonate Polycarbonate blendsA synthetic thermoplastic resin, a linear polymer of carbonic acid.Polyester carbonate (PEC)PEEK prepegs reinforcer fabric of an ‘‘advanced’’ polymer
chain. It has excellent temperature resistance among processable thermoplasticsPolyetheretherketone prepregsa semicrystalline, high-temperature engineering thermoplastic Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)One of the ‘‘advanced’’ thermoplastic, having both ether links and imide groups in its chainPolyetherimide (PEI) Semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastics that can be used at high temperaturesPolyetherketone (PEK)Polymer with outstanding ability to withstand exposure to elevated temperatures in air and water for prolonged periodsPolyethersulfone (PES, PESU)PE foamMost common and largest production plastic, a kind of thermoplastic resin. Polyethylene expandablePolyethylene with functional groups that allow its crosslinking Polyethylene crosslinkableBlends of polymeric chains of polyethylene Polyethylene blendsHigh density poliethylene Polyethylene PE-HDLow density polyethylene Polyethylene PE-LDLinear low-density polyethylenePolyethylene PE-LLDMedium-density polyethylenePolyethylene PE-MDUltra-high-molecular-weight polyethylenePolyethylene PE-UHMW porous Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) PolyethylenePorous thermoplastic in the 1,500,000–3,000,000
range of molecular weight Polyethylene PE-UHMW cellularUltra low density polyethylenesPolyethylene PE-ULDVery low density polyethyelene Polyethylene PE-VLDPETE, PETP or PET-Pplastic resin and the most common type of polyester.Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)Poly(2-methyl-1-propene)Any of a
family of polymers of isobutylene,Polyisobutylen PIBfamily of aliphatic
polymers composed of carbon monoxide, ethylene and
minor amounts of other alpha olefinsPolyketonePoly(2-propenoic acid, 2-cyano-,methyl ester).Belongs to the group of acrylic resins. Polymer of a methacrylic ester.Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and copolymers (s. acrylic glass)molecule containing the functional group of a carbon bonded to two -OR groupsPolyoxymethylne (POM) (s. acetal copolymers)A polymer in which the repeating unit is or contains the para-phenylene groupPolyphenylene ether (PPE) modifiedMixtures of a class of polymers that contain a phenoxy and/or a thiophenoxy group as the repeating group in ether linkages.Polyphenylene ether blends POLYPHENYLTHIOETHERShigh-performance plastic that is very strong and can resist very high temperatures up to 300 CPolyphenylene sulfide (PPS)Poly(1-propene)Any of several types of a large family of thermoplastics resins made by polymerizing propylene with suitable catalysts, generally solutions of aluminum alkyl and titanium tetrachloridePolypropylenestyrene polymerPolymers that contain the styrene monomerPolystyrene (PS)polystyrene foam, expanded A low-density, cellular plastic made from polystyrenePolystyrene expandable (EPS)A family of sulfurcontaining thermoplasticsPolysulfone (PSU)Teflon, poly(oxyethyleneoxyterephthaloyl)The oldest of the fluorocarbon-resin family discovered. It is made by polymerizingtetrafluoroethylene, F2C=CF2,Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thermoplastic chlorofluoropolymerPolytrifluorochloroethylene (PCTFE)semicrystalline polymer that has many of the same advantages as its polyester counterparts Polytrimethylene terephthalateplastic created when a polyaddition reaction occurs between a diisocyanate and one or more diols. Polyurethane thermoplastic (PUR)a class of polymers derived from polyvinyl esters in which some or all of the acid groups have been replaced by hydroxyl groups and some or all of these hydroxyl groups have been reactedPolyvinyl acetal (PVAL)A colorless, odorless, nontoxic, transparent, thermoplastic, water-insoluble, resinous high polymer derived from the polymerization of vinyl acetate with a catalystPolyvinyl acetate (PVAC)A colorless, water-soluble, thermoplastic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate with methanol or water.Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL)Poly(N-Vinylcarbazole)A thermoplastic resin, brown, obtained by reacting acetylene with carbazole.Polyvinyl carbazole (PVK)Poly(1-chloro-ethylene), PVC pastes Liquid or semi-liquid suspensions comprising as essencial components PVC polymers Polyvinyl chloride pastesPlasticisers used in PVCPolyvinyl chloride plasticised (PVC-P)A rigid vinyl polymer Polyvinyl chloride rigid (PVC-U)Thermoplastic produced by chlorination of polyvinyl chloride resinPolyvinyl chloride chlorinated (PVC-C)Expanded PVCLlightweight, yet rigid, expanded foam polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride expandableMixtures of polyvinyl chloride polymer chainsPolyvinyl chloride blendsPVC copolymersA polymer made by reaction of PVC with other polymers Polyvinyl chloride copolymersFluoroethyleneThe polymer of vinyl fluoride (Fluoroethylene)Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF)Poly(1,1-dichloroethylene), Poly(vinylidene chloride)A vinyl polymer made from the monomer vinylidene chloride, using free radical vinyl polymerization.Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC)Poly(vinylidene fluoride), Poly(1,1-difluoroethylene)Fluorocarbon polymer derived from vinylidene fluoride.ThermoplasticPolyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)Composite reinforcements (fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid, etc.) that are pre-impregnated with thermoplastic resin.Prepregs, thermoplasticMaterial that have been previously used in a building or project, and which are then re-used in another projectReclaimed materialRecord compoundsCompound added to improve durability and toughness of a variety of plastic resins.Impact modifierA polymer derived from styrene and methylstyrene monomerStyrene/E-methylstyrene copolymers (S/EMS)A copolymer with chains composed of shorter homopolymeric chains of styrene and butadiene that are linked together.Styrene/Butadiene-Block copolymerA polymer derived from styrene and butadiene monomerStyrene/butadiene copolymers (SB)A polymer derived from styrene and acrylonitrile monomerStyrene/acrylonitrile copolymers (SAN)A polymer derived from two or more polymeric chains of styreneStyrene multipolymersMixtures of the polymeric chains of styreneStyrene polymerblendsPastes used as permanent protective coatings in the tool-making and electroplating industry.Dipping pastesMethylmethacrylate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene mixtures M-ABSCombination of tetrafluoroethylene with perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether.Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoroalkylvinylether copolymers (PFA)FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene.Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoropropylene copolymers (FEP)Mixtures of thermoplastics polyurethanes (TPU) and Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)Thermoplastic urethane blends TPE-U/TPUPlastic created when a polyaddition reaction occurs between a diisocyanate and one or more diols. Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) as well as Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)Thermoplastic urethane TPE-U/TPUThermoplastic elastomersA particular type of thermoplastic elastomer produced by the dynamic crosslinking Thermoplastic elastomers dynamically crosslinked, TPE-V/TPV EPM or EPDM A macromolecuar compound forms during polymerization or copolymerization of unsaturated olefin hydrocarbons (R, R' = H, CH3, C2H5, and so on).The bestknown olefin polymers are polyethylene (R = R' = H) and polypropylene (R = H, R' = CH3).Olefin copolymers (EP(D)M)Block copolymers consisting of PA 12 segments and polyether segments (polyether block amides or PEBAs).Polyamide 12-elastomerPEBAAmides polyether block (PEBA), is composed of rigid blocks of polyamide and flexible blocks of polyether.Polyether block amide
Polymers that combine the properties of two kinds of polymers, thermoplastics that can be reformed on heating and elastomers which are rubber-type polymers.Polyetherester elastomers Any organic compound containing two or more isocyanate groups; a polymer prepared from such a compound, especially a polyurethane.Polyisocyanate Polyurethane (PUR)Viscoplastic polyurethane material. Suitable for the production of voids or shaped parts in machines, tools, molds and molds, which are exposed to high pressures or abrasion.PUR-ElastomersSBS-TeleblockpolymerBlock copolymers of styrene Compounds of styrenic block copolymers (SEBS, SBS, SIS…, TPE-S)SBS and SEBS are linear triblock copolymers with approximately 30% styrene in their composition and a different middle block polymer, namely polybutadiene and poly(ethene-cobut-1-ene), respectively
Styrenic block copolymers SEBS, SBS, SIS…, TPE-S (pure polymers)Class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) based on polyvinyl chloride Thermoplastic elastomers based on PVC, TPE/PVCPolymer/filler blends usually consisting of some fraction of a thermoplastic, an elastomer or rubber, and usually a filler.Olefin based thermoplastic elastomer, TPO
It is a linear and therefore thermoplastic elastomeric polymer. No vulcanization is required for processing.Thermoplastic PUR-elastomer
Rubber block consists of polybutadiene, the corresponding triblock structure is: poly (styrene-butadiene-styrene block)SEBS-BlockcopolymerPart of the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family of polymers, but are closest in elastomeric properties to EPDM thermoset rubber, combining the characteristics of vulcanized rubber with the processing properties of thermoplastics.TPV-thermoplastic vulcanised material thermoplastic rubbersSometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) which consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.Other thermoplastic elastomersResins and compounds Represent a family of chopped fiber materials that are thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials.Bulk moulding compounds (BMC)Synthetic resins of low molecular weight produced by polymerization of mixtures of unsaturated compounds (primarily indene and coumarone), which have been extracted from the by-products of coal coking (crude benzene) and from the aromatic high-boiling products of petroleum pyrolysis.Coumarone resins Dough Moulding Compound (DMC) comprises Glass fiber, Polyester Resin, Fillers, Catalyst, Additives, etc.Dough moulding compounds (DMC)Synthetic materials that undergo a chemical change when they are treated, creating a three-dimensional network.ThermosetHigh-grade-resinsEpoxy resin encapsulants are prepared by combining the various epoxy-comprising resins, curing agents and other componentsEncapsulating compounds polyepoxidesA class of reactive prepolymers and polymers which contain epoxide groupsEpoxy resins (EP) Polymers with excellent electrical insulating and media resistance properties. They can be shaped to produce very dimensionally stable moldings.Epoxy resins moulding compounds (EP)Pre-impregnated materials (prepregs) are reinforcement fibres or fabrics into which a pre-catalysed resin system has been impregnated by a machine. EP stands for high perfomance resinsEP-Prepregs A liquid, thermosetting resin in which the furan ring is an integral part of the polymer chain, made by the condensation of furfuryl alcohol; used as a cement and adhesive, casting resin, coating, and impregnant.Furane resinsa method of plastic casting where a mold is filled with a liquid synthetic resin, which then hardensCasting resinsA class of synthetic resins obtained by chemical combination of urea (a solid crystal obtained from ammonia) and formaldehyde (a highly reactive gas obtained from methane).Urea/formaldehyde resinsA class of synthetic resins obtained by chemical combination of urea (a solid crystal obtained from ammonia) and formaldehyde (a highly reactive gas obtained from methane).Urea/formaldehyde resin moulding compoundsMaterial composed of a thermosetting resin, a fiber reinforcement, fillers and additives to improve or provide certain final properties to the piece.Sheet moulding compounds (SMC) (UP-SMC)A group of reinforced materials composites which possess the unique propertiesHigh performance composite materials as semi-finished ware, adhesive films, primerPolymer composites consisting of two constituents at the nanometer or molecular level. Hybrid-Polymer Polymer comprised of inorganic and organic components.Hybrid-Polymer, inorganicorganic Ketone Resins also known as polyketone resins, ketonic resins or ketone-aldehyde resins, are the condensation products of cyclohexanone and formaldehyde containing carbonyl and hydroxyl groupsKetone resinsResins, cresylic;tricresolformalin;CRESOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN;Cresylicacid,formalinpolymer;CRESOL FORMALDEHYDE POLYMER);cresylic acid/ formaldehyde resin;Cresol·formaldehyde polycondensate;Formaldehyde,polymerwithmethylphenol;Cresol,hexamethylenetetraminepolyme A resin of the phenolic type, made by the polycondensation of cresol with formaldehyde. Cresylic resinsSynthetic materials which are similar to the substance of the horn in terms of its physical properties.Artificial horn (CS)A class of resins obtained from the condensation of maleic anhydride with rosin, terpenes,etc.Maleic resinsHard, very durable, and versatile thermosetting plastic with good fire and heat resistance. It is made from melamine and formaldehyde by condensation of the two monomers. Its good fire retardant properties are due to the release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred.Melamine/formaldehyde resins (MF)Hard, very durable, and versatile thermosetting plastic with good fire and heat resistance. It is made from melamine and formaldehyde by condensation of the two monomers. Melamine/formaldehyde resin moulding compounds Saduren®, Maprenal®, Resimene®, and Leaf®.Resinous compositions comprising phenol, melamine and formaldehyde, and particularly relates to a resin formulated from these materials which can be ground to a fine powder and can be cured at a laterMelamine/phenol/formaldehyde moulding compounds (MPF)Organically reinforced and inorganically filled compounds Melamine/polyester moulding compoundsHard, thermosetting plastic material made from melamine and formaldehyde by polymerization in the form of fibers Melamine resins fibresLow viscosity, flexible methyl methacrylate resin for use as a binder for polymer concrete Methacrylat binders for polymer concrete Flexible, low viscosity methyl methacrylate resin for use as a binder for mortars with low resin and polymer concrete coating.Methacrylat resins for polymer concretecThe most important of the Phenolic Resins made by condensing phenol with formaldehyde, these were the first synthetic thermosetting resins to be developed and were marketed under the trade name Bakelite.Phenol/formaldehyde resins (PF)Phenol-formaldehyde polymer,Phenolic resin thermoplasticAre composite materials consisting of three basic components: novolac resin as binding material, glass fibres to improve the mechanical properties and an inorganic filler to ensure dimensional stability. PF resins are divided into two main groups: resoles and novolacs.Phenol/formaldehyde resin moulding compounds (PF)PDAP, POLY(DIALLYL PHTHALATE),Diallyl phthalate resins,DIALLYL PHTHALATE POLYMERIn the monomeric form, DAP is a colorless liquid ester with a viscosity about equal to that of kerosene, widely used as a crosslinking monomer for unsaturated polyester resins, and as a polymerizable plasticizer for many resins. If polymerizes easily, either gradually or rapidly, increasing in viscosity until it finally becomes a clear, infusible solid. The name DAP is used for both the monomeric and polymeric forms. In the partly polymerized form, DAP is used in the production of thermosetting molding powders, casting resins, and laminates.Polydiallyl phthalate (PDAP)Unsaturated polyester resinsCondensation polymers formed by the reaction of polyols (also known as polyhydric alcohols), organic compounds with multiple alcohol or hydroxy functional groups, with saturated or unsaturated dibasic acids.Polyester resins unsaturated (UP)Polyester resin used in compression moulding. Polyester resin moulding compoundsMaterials which are pre-impregnated with polyester resins semi-cured products that are used for moulding of advanced composite parts and reinforced tubesPolyester resin prepregsPolymer produced from a polybasic carboxylic acid, a polyhydric alcohol, a polyvalent premary amine and at least a molar excess of a volatile glycol.
Polyesterimide resinsAn amorphous engineering TP characterized by high heat resistance, high strength and a high modulus, excellent electrical properties that remain stable over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies, and very good processability.Polyetherimide resinsResin made of a strong synthetic polymers from imide monomersPolyimide resinsThe common term for a reinforcing fabric which has been pre-impregnated with a resin system. This resin system (typically epoxy) already includes the proper curing agent. As a result, the prepreg is ready to lay into the mold without the addition of any more resin. In order for the laminate to cure, it is necessary to use a combination of pressure and heat.Prepregs, generalPolyurethane elastomers Polyurethane elastomers (urethane elastomers) are one type of a large family of elastic polymers called rubber. Are part of the polyurethane group, and castable polyurethane elastomers are thus only a small part of the global polyurethane production and use. PU elastomers are formed by combining hard (isocyanate) and elastic (polyol) parts, and changing these selections creates the superiour qualities of the polyurethane elastomers. There are 14 types of rubber in general use. PU elastomersWhite, needlelike, water-soluble solid, a benzene derivative (1,3-substituted with two hydroxy group) originally obtained from certain resins, now usually synthesized. When reacted with formaldehyde, produces resins suitable for cold-setting adhesivesResorcinol resins (RF)Group of compounds resembling the saturated hydrocarbons, in which the carbon is replaced by silicon, that are used as monomers during the synthesis of resins.Silane-resinsSilicone resin suitable for forming used mainly in electrical applications because of their good chemical and electrical properties.Silicone resin moulding compounds A ready to mould glass-fibre reinforced polyester material primarily used in compression moulding. The sheet is provided in rolls weighing up to 1000 kg.SMC (sheet moulding compounds)Composite materials synthesized by filling a metal, polymer,or ceramic matrix with hollow particles called microballoons. In this context, "syntactic" means "put together". The presence of hollow particles results in lower density, higher specific strength (strength divided by density), lower coefficient of thermal expansion, and, in some cases, radar or sonar transparency.Synthetic foamsAll of the different fibres used in composites that need to be arranged into some form of sheet, known as a fabric, to make handling possible. Different ways for assembling fibres into sheets and the variety of fibre orientations possible lead to there being many different types of fabrics, each of which has its own characteristics. These different fabric types and constructions are explained later.Reinforcing materialsResin produced by the esterification of an epoxy resin with an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. The reaction product is then dissolved in a reactive solvent, such as styrene, to a 35–45 percent content by weight.Vinyl ester resinsCellulosic material that has been partly gelatinized by action of a chemical (usually zinc chloride solution), then heavily compressed or rolled to the required thickness, leached free of the zinc chloride,and dried. It has been used for electrical insulation, luggage, and materials-handling equipment.Vulcanized fibre (VF)Phenolic-type resin produced by condensing xylenol (3,5-dimethylphenol) with formaldehyde.Xylenol/formaldehyde resinsFoams and intermediatesFoams based on low molecular weight pre-polymers or higher molecular weight polymers which normally contain at least two epoxide groups. The epoxide group is also sometimes referred to as a glycidyl or oxirane group.Epoxy resin foams (EP)Foam made of a thermoplastic polymer made up of repeating units of ethylene and vinyl acetateEthylene/vinyl acetate foams (EVA)Polyurethane ProductsVariety of general polyurethane productsBasic products PUA resin based on a trimer of an isocyanate, formed by the catalytic cyclization of three isocyanate molecular groups into a six-membered ring.Isocyanurate resinsMelamine resin foamFoam made of a hard, thermosetting plastic material made from melamine and formaldehyde by polymerization. In its butylated form, it is dissolved in n-butanol and xylene.Melamine/formaldehyde foams (MF)Foamable polymers obtained by the reaction of phenol or substituted phenol with formaldehyde.Phenol/formaldehyde foams (PF)Structural Foam is a term commonly used to describe thermoplastic injection moulding components made by the injection moulding process, in this case for PCPolycarbonate structural foams (PC)Foam made of a long chain of carbon atoms, with two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom.Polyethylene foams (PE)Polymeric polyol that contain the ester functional group in their main chain.PolyesterpolyolsA polyether polyol is the polymeric reaction product of an organic oxide and an initiator compound containing two or more active hydrogen atoms.PolyetherpolyolsFamily of high performance thermal and acoustic insulation products. Its primary purposes are as an insulator (such as for rocket fuels) and acoustic damperPolyimide foams PIRA thermoset plastic typically produced as a foam and used as rigid thermal insulation. Its chemistry is similar to polyurethane (PUR) except that the proportion of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) is higher and a polyester-derived polyol is used in the reaction instead of a polyether polyol. Catalysts and additives used in PIR formulations also differ from those used in PUR.Polyisocyanurate foams Polymer that offer some of the highest overall strengths and stiffnesses of foam coresPolymethacrylicimide foams (PMI)A foam made of a transparent thermoplastic often used in sheet form as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Polymethylmethacrylate foams (PMMA)PPEStructural foams is a term commonly used to describe thermoplastic injection moulding components, in this case, of polyphenylene ether made by the injection moulding process Polyphenylene ether structural foams (PPE)EPPA highly versatile closed-cell bead foam that provides a unique range of properties, including outstanding energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal insulation, buoyancy, water and chemical resistance, exceptionally high strength to weight ratio and 100% recyclability.Polypropylene-foams (EPP)synthetic foam material, poly(styrene)Foam obtained from molten glass polystyrene, by gas injection.Polystyrene foamsPolyurethane resins designed to be poured into open or closed molds, without reinforcement, to make short-run parts, prototypes, molds or tools.Polyurethane casting resins (PUR)Systems used to quickly produce functional prototypes of resin rigid structural foam. A variety of curing polyurethane plastics Polyurethane casting resins rigid structural foams-RIMsystemsSystems used to quickly produce functional prototypes of resin semi- rigid structural foam. Polyurethane casting resins semi-rigid structural foams-RIM-systemsSystems used to quickly produce functional prototypes of resin rigid foam. Polyurethane casting resins rigid foams-systemsSystems used to quickly produce functional semi-rigid foamPolyurethane casting resins semi-rigid foams-systemsSystems used to quickly produce functional flexible foam Polyurethane casting resins flexible foams-systemsSystems used to quickly produce functional prepolymer binder resins foamPolyurethane casting prepolymer binder resinsIsocyanateAny compound containing multiple isocyanate functional groups. Any polymer prepared from an isocyanate, especially a polyurethane.PolyisocyanatesA foam in which the gas forms discrete pockets, each completely surrounded by the solid material.Closed cell foam rubberRubbersAcrylicSynthetic rubber made at least partly from acrylonitrile, or from ethyl acrylate copolymerized with many of the monomers or block polymers of the synthetic-rubber familyAcrylic rubber (ACM)Nitrile rubber, Trade names: Nipol, Krynac and Europrene. Synthetic rubber copolymer of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene.Acrylnitril/Butadiene RubberBromobutyl rubber, Butyl RubberA synthetic rubber produced by copolymerization of a butylene with isoprene, nearly impermeable to air and used in tires, inner tubes, and insulation.Brominebutyl Rubber BIIRPolybutadieneA synthetic rubber made from 1,3-butadiene (H2C=CH- CH=CH2). The cis type has superior abrasion resistance and resilience, while the trans type is similar to natural rubber. Butadiene rubber (BR)PolyisobutyleneA synthetic elastomer produced by copolymerizing isobutylene with a small amount of isoprene or butadiene. It has good resistance to heat, oxygen, and ozone, and low gas permeability.
Thus, it is widely used in inner tubes and to line tubeless tires. Butyl rubber is a vinyl polymer, and is very similar to polyethylene and polypropylene in structure, except that every other carbon is substituted with two methyl groups. It is made from the monomer
isobutylene, by cationic vinyl polymerization.Butyl rubber (IIR)Chlorobutyl rubber An isobutylene-isoprene copolymer derived from reacting butyl rubber with chlorine in a continuous process. It is structurally similar to Exxon bromobutyl rubber and produced through the same halogenation process.
Chlorinebutyl RubberPolyethylene chlorinated, CPEsAny polyethylene modified by simple chemical substitution of chlorine on the linear backbone chain, CPEs range from rubbery
amorphous elastomers at 35–40% Cl to hard, semicrystalline materials at 68–75% Cl. They are sometimes included with chlorinated natural and butyl rubbers under the term chlorinated rubbers. Certain CPEs are
used as modifiers in PVC compounds to obtain better flexibility and toughness, particularly low-temperature toughness, greater latitude in compounding, and ease of processingChlorinated polyethylene (CM)Neoprende RubberPolychloroprene rubbers with good
resistance to petroleum products, heat, and ozone, weatherability, and toughness.Chloroprene rubber (CR)chloro-sulfonated polyethylene, chlorosulphonated polyethylene, chloro-sulphonated polyethylene, HypalonPolyethylene which has been reacted with a mixture of chlorine and sulfur dioxide under ultraviolet light irradiation. Polymer may be vulcanized to form a product with good ozone, heat, oxygen and weathering resistance. It is produced by simultaneous treatment, with sulfur dioxide and chlorine, of dissolved, radicalized polyethylene.Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM)PolybutadieneOil extendable synthetic elastomer polymer made from butadiene; resilience is similar to natural rubber; it is blended withnatural rubber for use in tire and other rubber products. Also known as butadiene rubber.Cis-1,4-polybutadiene (BR)PolyisopreneThe basis of natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, and other rubberlike materials; can also be made synthetically; the stereospecific forms are cis-1,4- and trans-1,4-polyisoprene; the polymer is thermoplastic.Cis-1,4-polyisoprene (IR)Any of several elastomers comprising polymers and copolymers of epichlorohydrin, with good high-temperature resistance, low-temperature flexibility, resistance to fuels, oils, and ozone, and low gas permeability. The homopolymer (CO) is a saturated, aliphatic polyether with a chloromethyl side chain. Epichlorohydrin rubber (Co/ECO/ETER)Ethylene–Propylene RubberAny of a group of elastomers obtained by the stereospecific copolymerization of ethylene and propylene (EOM), or of these two monomers and a third monomer such as an unconjugated diene (EPDM). Their properties are similar to those of natural rubber in many respects, and they have been proposed as potential substitutes for natural rubber in tires.Ethylene/propylene terpolymers (EPDM)Ethylene–Vinyl Acetate CopolymerAny copolymer containing mainly ethylene with minor proportions of vinyl acetate. They retain many of the properties of polyethylene but have considerably increased flexibility, elongation, and impact resistance.
They resemble elastomers in many ways, but can be processed as thermoplastics.Ethylene/VAC-copolymers (E/VA)FKM, FPM, FFKMFluoro rubber of the polymethylene type having substituent fluoro and perfluoroalkyl groups on the polymer chain Excellent resistance to mineral acids, salts solutions, oils and many aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Attacked by caustic (sodium hydroxide) and low molecular weight organics. There are several different grades of material available. Care should be taken in selecting the right grade for the application.Fluoro rubber (FPM) (CFM) (MFQ)HNBR, HSNThermoset elastomer material Hydrogenated acrylonitrile/ butadiene rubberObtained from the milky secretion (latex) of various plants, but the only important commercial source of natural rubber (sometimes called Para rubber) is the tree Hevea brasiliensis. The only other plant under cultivation as a commercial rubber source is guayule , a shrub native to the arid regions of Mexico and the SW United States. To soften the rubber so that compounding ingredients can be added, the long polymer chains must be partially broken by mastication, mechanical shearing forces applied by passing the rubber between rollers or rotating blades. Thus, for most purposes, the rubber is ground, dissolved in a suitable solvent, and compounded with other ingredients, e.g., fillers and pigments such as carbon black for strength and whiting for stiffening
Natural rubber mixersAn elastomer manufactured by a chemical process, as distinguished from natural rubber obtained from trees.Synthetic rubber mixesIndia rubber, CaoutchoucThe rubber material obtained from the latex produced by certain plants and trees. An
amorphous polymer consisting essentially of cis-1,4- polyisoprene, obtained from the sap (latex) of certain trees and plants, mainly the Hevea brasiliensis tree. The
material is shipped from tropical plantations in one of two primary forms: latex, usually stabilized and preserved with ammonia and centrifuged to remove part of the water; or sheets made by milling the coagulum from the latex. Natural rubber has very high molecular weight and is usually masticated to reduce the molecular
weight and improve processability. A major use is sidewalls of automotive tires.Natural rubberNBRA synthetic rubber obtained by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene, noted for its oil resistance. Any of a family of copolymers ranging from about 18–50% acrylonitrile, and sometimes including small amounts of a third monomer
The family includes the German materials Perbunan and Buna-N, and the nitrile rubbers. The outstanding property of this nitrile-rubber family is excellent resistance to oils, fats, and hydrocarbons such as motor fuels, making them useful for motor gaskets, abrasion linings, conveyor belts, and hoses for oils and fuelsNitrile rubberA family of sulfur-containing polymers prepared by condensing organic polyhalides
with sodium polysulfides in aqueous suspension. They range from liquids to solids elastomers. The first commercial polysulfide was Thiokol® A, polyethylene tetrasulfide, made from sodium tetrasulfide and ethyl dichloride.Polysulfide rubberA synthetic rubber made by vulcanizing an elastomeric silicone gum such as dimethyl silicone. A free-radical-generating catalyst such as benzoy¨l peroxide is usually used as the vulcanizing agent. The tensile strength of unreinforced silicone rubber is low, about 350 kPa.Silicone rubber (SI) Elastomer (rubber-like material) composed of silicone—itself a polymer—containing silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Silicone rubbers are widely used in industry, and there are multiple formulations. Silicone rubbers are often one- or two-part polymers, and may contain fillers to improve properties or reduce cost. Silicone rubber is generally non-reactive, stable, and resistant to extreme environments and temperatures from -55 °C to +300 °C while still maintaining its useful properties. Due to these properties and its ease of manufacturing and shaping, silicone rubber can be found in a wide variety of products, including: automotive applications; cooking, baking, and food storage products; apparel such as undergarments, sportswear, and footwear; electronics; medical devices and implants; and in home repair and hardware with products such as silicone sealants.Silicone rubber 2-componemtic, liquid, incl. auxiliariesMVQ Silicone A vinyl menthyl silicon rubber, high molecular organosilicon polymers, with very good resistance to high and low temperatures.Silicone rubber MVQ rigid incl. AuxiliariesA polymer with an end group with silicone the polymer chains i.e. siloxanes are formed with Si-O bonds. The polysiloxane backbone is a chain consisting of silicone and oxygen. Silicone is part inorganic, part organic. It shares the same Si-O backbone with inorganic materials such as quartz or glass. Silicones also contain organic groups which are attached to the silicon. These organic groups on the polysiloxane can be methyl, vinyl or phenyl groups. Silicone rubber room temperature curing, 2-comp., incl. auxiliariesA general-purpose synthetic rubber, produced from a copolymer of styrene and butadiene.Styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR)Polyurethane RubberUrethane elastomers are widely used when a flexible mold material is required and the more expensive and less abrasion-resistant silicone rubber is not desired. Urethane rubber (AU) (EU)artifitial fibers Is the result of extensive research by scientists to improve on naturally occurring animal and plant fibres. In general, synthetic fibers are created by extruding fiber forming materials through spinnerets, forming a thread. Before synthetic fibres were developed, artificially manufactured fibres were made from polymers obtained from petrochemicals. These fibres are called synthetic or artificial fibres. Some fibres are manufactured from plant-derived cellulose.Synthetic fibres, bristels, tapesMade by free-radial polymerization of acrylonitrile
(CH2=CHCN) in solution or suspension, this
highly polar polymer is the basis of large-volume acrylic
and modacrylic fibers.Acrylonitrile copolymers fibres (PAN-fibres)Trade name: Kevlar Any of a family of high-strength, highmodulus fibers made from aramid resin. DuPont’s Kevlar® –49 and –29 are the best known. K 49’s ultimate strength is 3.4 GPa (500 kpsi), modulus is 131 GPa (19 Mpsi), ultimate elongation is 2.4%. K 29 has about equal strength, but half the modulus and twice the elongation. Density of either is 1.44 g/cm3. Strength per density is higher for either of these fibers than for any others except some whiskers.Aramide fibres A polysaccharide (C6H10O5)x of glucose units that constitutes he chief part of the cell walls of plants, occurs naturally in such fibrous products as cotton and kapok, and is the raw cells resembling a stack of leaflets when viewed in cross section under a microscope. Cellulose fibres (Viscose-, Acetate fibres)Two-fiber and three-fiber hybrid composites with improving propertiesHybrid fibre reinforcings (s. UP- and EP-resins)CF, graphite fiber or graphite fibre, Carbon fibersFibers about 5–10 micrometres in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms.
The properties of carbon fibers, such as high stiffness, high tensile strength, low weight, high chemical resistance, high temperature tolerance and low thermal expansion, make them very popular in aerospace, civil engineering, military, and motorsports, along with other competition sports. However, they are relatively expensive when compared with similar fibers, such as glass fibers or plastic fibers.
Carbon fibres (CF)Nylon FiberA synthetic polymer and the fibers made from it in which the simple chemical compounds used for its production are linked together by amide linkages
( NH CO ). Generic name for a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups
(–CONH–) as an integral part of the polymer chain, with less than 85% of the amide groups bonded directly to aromatic rings. (If more than 85%, it’s considered to
be a PolyimidePolyamide fibresGeneric name for a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of an ester of a dihydric alcohol and terephthalic acid. The polyester fiber in widest use throughout the world is derived from polyethylene terephthalate. Polyester filaments are produced by forcing the molten polymer at a temperature of about 290 C through spinneret holes about 0.23 mm (9 mils) in diameter, followed by air cooling, combining the single filaments into yarnsPolyester fibresA manufactured, olefin fiber made from polymers or copolymers of propylene. Polypropylene fiber is produced by melt spinning the molten polymer, followed by stretching to orient the fiber molecules. Polypropylene fibers have a number of advantages over polyethylene fibers in the field of textile applications. The degree of
crystallinity, 72–75%, results in a fiber that is strong and resilient, and does not fibrillate like high-density polyethylene. Polypropylene fibresAn important family of workhorse plastics, the polymer of styrene
(vinyl benzene), which has been commercially available for more than half of a century. The homopolymer is water-white, has excellent clarity and sparkle, outstanding electrical properties, good thermal and dimensional stability, is hard, stiff, and resistant to staining, and is inexpensivePolystyrene fibresSpandex, LycraPolyurethane is produced by action of butanediol and hexamethylene diisocyanate.
The polyurethane thus formed has rubber like properties. It gives an elastomeric fibre, which displays elasticity associated with natural rubber and hence can be stretched several times its original length and on releasing the stretching loads it will snap back quickly to recover its original length almost completely. Therefore polyurethane fibres are called snap back or elastomeric fibres.Polyurethane fibresFibers made of polyvinyl alcohol (water soluble compound) can be described as a polyhydric, having secondary alcoholic groups on alternate carbon atoms of an aliphatic macromolecule.
Polyvinyl alcohol fibresPoly(1-chloro-ethylene) fibers Fibers made of vinyl polymer which is similar to polyethylene, but on every other carbon in the backbone chain, one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced with a chlorine atom. Polyvinyl chloride fibresVC fibers Fibers of a copolymer containing 5 to 15% acrylonitrile, and mainly used as coatings for cellophane, paper, and films or other polymers. They are comparable with saran (vinylidene chloride) in their low permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide, and have good chemical resistance, toughness, transparency, and heat-sealability. Vinylidene chloride/vinyl chloride copolymer fibres A material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains. Coating compoundsatactic polyolefins A macromolecular compoundthat forms during polymerization or copolymerization of unsaturated olefin hydrocarbons (R, R' = H, CH3, C2H5, and so on). The best-known olefin polymers are polyethylene (R = R' = H) and polypropylene (R = H, R' = CH3). Atactic olefin polymersHydrocarbon material of natural or pyrogenous origin, or combinations of both, frequently accompanied by their nonmetallic derivatives, which
may be gaseous, liquid, semisolid, or solid and which is completely soluble in carbon disulfideBitumen blendsEpoxiesPlastic or resinous materials used for strong, fast-setting adhesives, as heat resistant coatings and binders, etc. Crosslinking resins based on the reactivity of the epoxides group. One common type is the resin made from epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A.
Aliphatic polyols such as glycerol may be used instead of the aromatic bisphenol A or bisphenol F.Epoxy resins (EP)EEA, E/EAA family of Elastomeric resins similar in appearance to polyethylene, but possessing properties like those of rubber and flexible vinyls.Ethylene/acrylate copolymers (EA)EEAA copolymer of ethylene (E) and acrylic acid (AA) combines characteristics from both E and AA to the molecule. E segments provide properties such as water resistance, flexibility, crystallinity, chemical resistance and barrier. Long straight PE chains are highly crystalline (>90% crystalline) in nature, which results in a regular packing. This is easily explained by the facility with which long PE chains can align with each other. On the other hand, acrylic acid brings polarity, toughness, crosslinkability, hot tack strength, low temperature heat sealEthylene/acrylic acid copolymers (EAA)EVAL, E/VAL,
EVOHA family of copolymers made by hydrolyzing ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymers with high VA content. Those containing about 20–35% ethylene are useful as barriers to many vapors and gases, though not to water. Because of their water sensitivity, they are usually sandwiched between layers of other polymers.Ethylene/VAC-copolymers (E/VA)Any of numerous resins made from derivatives of furan (as furfuryl alcohol or furfural) and used chiefly in adhesives and in impregnating and coating compositionsFurane resinsResins synthesized from isocyanates ( N = C = O) and alcohols ( OH). The reactants are joined through the formation of the urethane linkage and hence this field of technology is generally known as urethane chemistry.Isocyanate resinsResins in which the basic phenolaldehyde product has been modified by the introduction of rosin or other natural resin. The products are often esterified.Modified phenolic resinsPVAA colorless, odorless, nontoxic, transparent, thermoplastic, water-insoluble, resinous high polymer derived from the polymerization of vinyl acetate with a catalyst; used as a latex binder in certain paints and as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyvinyl acetal and polyvinyl alcohol. The major use is in water-based latex paints, adhesives, fabric finishes, and lacquers. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAC)Silicone Elastomeric, Silicone Rubber silicone-based polymers that have been vulcanized. Albeit technically incorrect, the term "silicone rubber" is often used since it is more intuitive and descriptive. Silicone elastomers or silicone rubber materials are readily available in a variety of forms, such as solids, open cell foams, closed cell sponges, thermally conductive, and electrically conductive. Solid silicone sheet or solid molded silicone parts are readily available from 10 durometer Shore A (soft) to 70 durometer Shore A (firm).Silicone elastomers (LSR a.RTV 2K) incl. auxiliaries
A polyester family characterized by ethenic unsaturation in the polyester backbone that enables subsequent hardening or curing by copolymerization with a reactive monomer in which the polyester constituent has been dissolved. Unsaturated polyesters are made by agitating in a heated kettle a mixture of glycols, e.g., propylene- or diethylene glycol; unsaturated dibasic acids or anhydrides, e.g., fumaric acid or maleic anhydrideUnsaturated polyester resins (UP)Material used to provide a high quality finish on the visible surface of a composite polymer material. The most common gelcoats are based on epoxy resins or unsaturated polyester resins. The gelcoats are modified resins that are applied in molds in liquid state.Gelcoatscement, mucilage, or pasteAny substance applied to one surface, or both surfaces, of two separate items that binds them together and resists their separation.Adhesives and gluesSingle-coat adhesive used to adhere flock fibers Flock-adhesiveNonvolatile portion of the liquid vehicle of a coating. It binds or cements the pigment particles together and the paint film as a whole to the material to which is it applied. Component of an adhesive composition which is primarily responsible for the adhesive forces which hold two bodies together. BindersPolyamide nylon types are often referred to as high performance hot melts and are used for more demanding product assembly applications. Polyamide adhesives are well known for their ability to adhere to many types of fabrics. Copolyamid-adhesives mouldesCopolyesters forms when modifications are made to polyesters, which are combinations of diacids and diols. Used as bonding agent or adhesive systemsCopolyester-adhesives mouldesCA, super glue, krazy glue A family of strong fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses. Cyanoacrylate adhesives have a short shelf life if not used, about one year from manufacture if unopened, and one month once opened.
Cyanoacrylates include methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names such as "Super Glue" and "Krazy Glue")Cyanacrylateemulsion adhesives.solventless type adhesive that contains no organic solvent agent.
Dispersion adhesives Comprehensive line of adhesives to bond rubbers to each other as well as to metals, plastics, ceramics and glass. Rubber to Metal Bonding Agents or Primers and Bonding Agents for Rubber to Metal (bonding agent or adhesive systems)PSA, self-adhesive, self-stick adhesiveAdhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to marry the adhesive with the adherend. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive. It is used in pressure-sensitive tapes, labels, glue dots, note pads, automobile trim, and a wide variety of other products. As the name "pressure-sensitive" indicates, the degree of bond is influenced by the amount of pressure which is used to apply the adhesive to the surface.
Pressure sensitive adhesivesAre thermoplastic materials that can be coated onto substrate surfaces and later reactivated by heat and pressure. Heat sealing adhesivesAdhesive used to tightly bond pieces of wood together. Many substances have been used as glues. Diferents types of Wood-glues: Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue is the most common type of glue out there. Wood-gluesContact adhesives provide the advantage of high initial strength. They are based on polymers that exhibit the ability to bond to themselves as dry adhesive films (auto-adhesion). Both surfaces to be bonded must be coated and the adhesive dried. Coated surfaces bond immediately on contact so care needs to be taken in positioning the substrates prior to contact since re-positioning is nearly impossible. Contact adhesives Most solvent based adhesives contain flammable solvents which require proper precautions for safe handling. In addition, many organic solvents are regulated due to environmental concerns with emissions.Solvent-based adhesives Any natural or synthetic adhesive, esp a sticky gelatinous substance prepared by boiling animal products such as bones, skin, and hornsPaper-gluesPlastisols are single-component adhesives that are applied as a paste to the substrate. The paste consists of solid polyvinylchloride (PVC) particles dispersed in plasticizer. In order to form a bond, the applied adhesive is heated so that the thermoplastic PVC swells and can take up the plasticizer. The two-phase system (sol) converts to a single-phase system (gel) by incorporating the plasticizer in the swollen polymer. This process occurs at a temperature between 300 and 360°F (150 and 180°C) and results in an adhesive film consisting of a plasticized polymer.Plastisol adhesivesis a single pack rubber based adhesive designed to have crack bridging performance to 3mm One-pack adhesives Two-pack adhesive kit comprising, in a first pack a water-continuous polymer emulsion, and in a second pack, an inverse emulsion of a high molecular weight water soluble synthetic polymer. Two-pack adhesivesAre adhesives that physically set and are completely solid at room temperature. For bonding with hot melt adhesive an appropriate applicator is used to melt the adhesive so that it can be applied onto the surface that needs to be bonded. While the adhesive cools down and sets, a permanent bond is established to join the parts.Hot melt adhesivesIs a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres (yarn or thread). Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, hemp, or other material to produce long strands Textiles are formed by weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting, or felting.Textil finishes Resins to be used in solvent-based paintsPaint resinsSynthetic resin made by treating various aldehydes with condensation agents. Phenol, urea, aniline, and melamine react readily with aldehydes, such as formaldehyde, which are also called Aldehyde Resins Aldehyde resinsSynthetic resins formed by the condensation of polyhydric alcohols with polybasic acids, including anhydrides. They may be regarded as complex esters. Alkyd resinsAny derivative of cellulose in which the free hydroxyl groups attached to the cellulose chain have been replaced wholly or in part by acidic groups, e.g., nitrate, acetate, propionate, butyrate, or stearate groups. Esterification is effected by the use of a mixture of an acid with its anhydride in the presence of a catalyst such as sulfuric acid. Mixed esters of cellulose, e.g., cellulose acetate butyrate, are prepared by
using mixed acids and mixed anhydrides.Cellulose estersNitrocellulose, NC, pyroxylin, CNThe oldest of the synthetic plastics. It is made by treating fibrous cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids, and was first used in the form of a lacquerCellulose nitrate (CN)CLPP, cpp resinModified thermoplastic resin of PP
Chlorinated polypropyleneRubber ClorhideNatural rubber in which about two-thirds of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine atoms. The resin is formed by the reaction of rubber with chlorine at about 100 C in an inert solvent or as a latex. Unlike rubber, the resulting product is readily soluble and yields solutions of low viscosity. It is sold as white powder, fibers, or as blocks.Chlorinated rubber2,3-benzofuran, cumarone
Bicyclic ring compound. Parent substance for the coumarone resins. Properties: colorless liquid, aromatic odor; insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether;
derived from the coal tar naphtha Coumarone resinsPliolite NRBased on natural rubber latex, the research of cyclo rubber characterization has been carried out, directed to fresh natural rubber latex and natural rubber latex with low molecular weight. The research was conducted in two steps.
Cyclo rubberEthylene–Vinyl Acetate CopolymerAny copolymer containing mainly ethylene with minor proportions of vinyl acetate. They retain many of the properties of polyethylene but have considerably
increased flexibility, elongation, and impact resistance.
They resemble elastomers in many ways, but can be
processed as thermoplastics.E/EVA copolymerspolyalkene amide, aminoplastAny of a family of thermosetting resins containing the oxirane group . Originally made by condensing epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A.Epoxy resins (EP)Amino Resin
A generic term for a group of nitrogen-rich polymers containing amino nitrogen or its derivatives. The starting amino-bearing material is usually reacted with formaldehyde to form a reactive monomer that is condensation-polymerized to a thermosetting resin. Urea/formaldehyde resinsA colorless, liquid hydrocarbon, C9H8, obtained from coal tar by fractional distillation: used in synthesizing resins.Indene resinsA nonflammable thermoplastic material containing about one third chlorine, obtained by treating a solution of rubber with anhydrous hydrogen chloride (HCI) under pressure at low temperature. Rubber hydrochlorideRange of resins based on cyclohexanoneKetone resinsAre utilized in paint formulating processes. These auxiliaries are accurately formulated by making use of optimum quality additives and chemical emulsions ensuring precise dispersion. Paint auxiliairiesA class of resins obtained from the condensation of maleic anhydride with rosin, terpenes, etc.Maleic resinsMelamine formaldehyde or melamine resin (short Melamine or MF) is a hard, very durable, and versatile thermosetting plastic (aminoplast1) with good fire and heat resistance. It is made from melamine and formaldehyde by condensation of the two monomers. Its good fire retardant properties are due to the release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred.
Melamine/formaldehyde resins (MF)Polymers in which the monomer units are linked together by the amide group –CONH–.Mixed polyamidesPF resin, phenolic
resinThe most important of the Phenolic Resins.made by condensing phenol with formaldehyde, these were the first synthetic thermosetting resins to be developed
and were marketed under the trade name Bakelite. Any of a wide range of thermosetting resins made by reacting a phenol with an aldehyde, followed by curing and cross-linking Phenol/formaldehyde resins (PF)A polymer of an ester of acrylic acid or of esters of acrylic acid homologues or substituted derivatives. A polymer composed of acrylic or methacrylic esters, sometimes modified with nonacrylic monomers such as the ABS group. The acrylates may be methyl, ethyl, butyl, or 2-ethylhexyl. Usual methacrylates are the methyl, ethyl, butyl, lauryl, and stearyl. The resins may be in the form of molding powders or casting syrups, and are noted for their exceptional clarity and optical propertiesPolyacrylate resinsAmorphous high performance polymer which is characterized by excellent thermal properties, good chemical resistance, inherent flame retardancy and exceptional dimensional stability. PolyaminoamidesA polyester family characterized by ethenic unsaturation in the polyester backbone
that enables subsequent hardening or curing by copolymerization with a reactive monomer in which the polyester constituent has been dissolved. Polyesters unsaturatedAn amorphous engineering TP characterized by high heat resistance, high strength and a high modulus, excellent electrical properties that remain stable over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies, and very good processability.Polyesterimide resinsPolyurethanes are the most well known polymers used to make foams. Polyurethanes can be elastomers, paints, fibers, or adhesives. Polyurethanes are called polyurethanes because in their backbones they have a urethane linkage. Polyurethane can be any polymer containing the urethane linkage in its backbone chain. Polyurethanes are made by reacting diisocyanates with di-alcohols.PolyurethanesPVA, PVAcA colorless, odorless, nontoxic, transparent, thermoplastic, water-insoluble, resinous high polymer derived from the polymerization of vinyl acetate with a catalyst; used as a latex binder in certain paints and as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyvinyl acetal and polyvinyl alcohol.Polyvinyl acetates (PVAC)Poly(vinyl alcohol), Poly (1-hydroxy-ethylene), PVAA colorless, water-soluble, thermoplastic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate with methanol or water. Although it can be extruded and molded, its principal uses are in packaging films, fabric sizes, adhesives, emulsifying
agents, etcPolyvinyl alcohols (PVAL)PVB, polyvinyl butyral acetalA member of the Polyvinyl Acetal family, made by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with Butyraldehyde, with some unreacted PVAL groups retained in the polymer. It is a tough, sticky, colorless, flexible solid, used primarily as the interlayer in automotive safety glass. Polyvinyl butyralsPVEPolyvinyl ether is an innovative refrigeration oil that offers several advantages for hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerant systems.Polyvinyl ethersOne of a large family of semi-organic polymers (polyorgano siloxanes) comprising chains of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, modified with various organic groups
attached to the silicon atoms. Depending on the nature of the attached organic groups, molecular weight, and the extent of crosslinking between chains, the polymers may be oily fluids, or elastomers, or solid resins.SiliconesAdditives Varnish Remover.Liquid, principally solvents, sometimes with wax or thickeners, which is applied to a coated surface in order to soften the old coating and bring it to such a condition that it can be easily removed. Stripper/paint removerModifierA supplementary material combined with a base material to provide special properties. For example, pigments are used as dope additives to give color in mass dyeing. Examples are slip additives, pigments, stabilizers, and flame retardantsAdditivesPigments or specialized additives designed specifically to absorb the near-IR radiation.Additives for laser transmission weldingComplementary materials to provide certain properties and to be used once dilutedAdditive concentratesEsters of adipic acid.Adipates A chemical additive used to initiate the chemical reaction in a specific mixture.ActivatorsMaterials added to a plastic to impede or retard degradation that is usually caused by heat or ultraviolet radiation.Ageing stabilizersMetallic aluminum flake pigment in paste form, consisting of aluminum, solvent, and various additivesAluminium powders/ -pastesAlumina Trihydrate, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum hydrate, hydrated aluminum oxideA white crystalline powder, alumina trihydrate accounts for about half of all flame retardants used in plastics. When heated above about 220C, it releases water endothermicallyAluminium trihydrateAny substance used in small proportion which increases the speed of a chemical reactionAmine acceleratorLight stabilizers for polyolefins and the resistance to pesticides of polyolefin films or olefin copolymersAmine sterically hinderedAmmonium persulfate forms oxygen free radicals in aqueous solution by a base-catalyzed mechanismAmmonium PersulfateSubstance incorporated into pigmented paint to retard settling and to maintainuniform consistency during storage or, in dipping paints, during painting operations.Antisettling agentsAn additive that is incorporated into resins and compounds to prevent surfaces of products (mainly films) from sticking to each other or to other surfaces.Antiblocking agentsA very fine white powder made by vaporizing antimony metal in an oxidizing atmosphereAntimony trioxideAgents which deter or retard autooxidation degration such as phenol and arylamines, agents react with the intermediate peroxy radicals. These agents retard the action of oxygen in drying oils and other substances subject to oxidationAntioxidantsAn additive that reduces the surface tension of a solution or emulsion, thus inhibiting or modifying the formation of bubbles and foamAntifoam agentsAdditive to achieve a certain blockage between the surfaces of two pieces of plastic to prevent their slippage.Antislip agentsA chemical (or other material) that imparts slight electrical conductivity to plastics compounds (or other polymeric formulation), preventing the accumulation of electrostatic charges on finished articlesAntistatic agentsMaterials that help protect against flame and fire, electric arc flash, cut hazards, chemicals, dry particles, lead, asbestos, mold, and hazardous aerosolsProtective materials for industryBenzidine or diarylide yellows are disazo pigment dyestuffs. They are approximately twice as strong, much more bleed and heat resistant and markedly inferior in lightfastness versus Hansa yellowsAzo pigmentsBarium Cadmio stabilisersLiquid, mixed metal soaps which have similarities to some calcium/zinc stabilisers. Generally used in the form of a carboxylate. Solid forms are also manufactured which are used to provide specific properties.Ba/Cd-StabilisersAny substance used in small proportion which increases the speed of a chemical reaction.AcceleratorsNonvolatile portion of the liquid vehicle of a coating.BindersRapid decomposition process as a result of the action of microorganisms from a supplementary material combined with a base material to provide special properties.Biodegradable additivesComponent in the mechanized systems of mixture of fertilizers; Consists of a drum within which the moist solid wastes are shredded and mixed for about 5 days until aeration and biodegradation converts the waste into a fine, dark compoundBiostabilisersAn agent incorporated in or applied to the surfaces of plastics to destroy bacteria, fungi, marine organismsAgents biozidesCompounds for retardation of ignition and delay the spread of fireFire protection agentsMetallic powders made from alloys of copper. Bronze powderColor materials for imparting color to concentrates and plastics parts.Colour pigmentsMetal compounds of calcium/ zinc to prevent the chain reaction of decompositionCa/Zn-StabilisersAny inorganic pigment based on cadmium sulfide or cadmium sulfoselenide, used widely in PVC, polystyrene, and polyolefins. Cadmium pigmentsa binding agent that suppresses chemical activity by forming chelatesChelatorsare hydrocarbons with a straight carbon chain which consist of 10 to 30 carbon atoms and where 40-70 % of the hydrogen atoms are exchanged for chlorine atoms.ChloroparaffinsThe liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.Dissolver (s. 1.10.72 Solvents)Any pigment based on basic lead chromateChrome pigmentsReagent for the conversion of alcohols to chlorides and for the immobilization of microorganisms and enzymesCyanuric ChlorideA material added, usually in relatively small percentage, to a suspending medium to promote and maintain the separation of discrete, fine particles of solids or liquidsDispersing agentsA liquid dithiocarbamate recommended for improved dynamic properties in natural and synthetic rubbersDithiocarbonate acceleratorprovides an extensive variety of high quality effect pigments and visual delivery systems Effect pigmentsPigments which are substantially oxides of ironIron oxide pigmentsThat it can stretch or deform and then regain its original shapeElasticatorsA surface-active agent promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion.EmulsifiersEpoxy Plasticizer Cualquiera de una gran familia de plastificantes obtenida por epoxidacion de aceites vegetales o acidos grasosEpoxy plasticisertransparent or semi-transparent white pigment or a varnish that is used to alter the color strength and working properties of an ink, without affecting its hueExtenderElastomeric products made by reaction of sulfur or sulfuric chloride with vegetable oils.FacticesA term used in the rubber industry for rubber compounds containing high percentages of pigments and/or other additives, to be added in small amounts to batches during compoundingColor MasterbatchesIs a substance that is used to give something a particular colourColourantsCarbon finely divided by the incomplete combustion of natural gasColor Blacks (s. 1.10.99 Carbon black)Organic coloring substancesDyestuffs, solubleMre solid materials, which reduce coefficient of friction and wear of rubbing parts preventing direct contact between their surfaces even under high loadsSolid lubricantsFlexibilizerA term rarely used for an additive that makes a plastic more flexibleFlexibilisersLiquid additive added to the kneading water acts to substantially improve the workability.Flow auxiliariesrelease agent, mold lubricant, mold release Parting AgentA lubricant, often wax, silicone oil, or fluorocarbon fluid or solid, used to coat a mold cavity to prevent the molded piece from sticking to it, and thus to facilitate its removal from the moldMould release agentsProducts are convenient forms for delivery of color into your application.Liquid dyesto include anti-corrosive, conductive and special-effect pigments, as well as extenders (also known as inert pigments)Functional pigmentsSurface treatment compounds, eliminates opacity problemsShinerA substance that tends to make surfaces slippery, reduce friction, and Prevent adhesionLubricantsA fast curing accelerator for Neoprene adhesives, sealants and mastics.Guanidine acceleratorAdhesives are used in to bond two or more surfacesAdhesivesA chemical capable of reacting with both the reinforcement and the resin matrix of a composite material to form or promote a stronger bond at the interface.Coupling agentscrosslinking agent, resin or other modifierAdditive used to promote or control the hardening or curing reaction of a coating, plastic, adhesive or resin systemHardener (EP resins)catalyst of UP resins Also called the catalyst, the substance that hardens the adhesive when mixed with resinHardener (UP resins)Compound that prevents hydrolysisHydrolysis inhibitorsA substance capable of retarding or stopping an undesired chemical reactionInhibitorsAn agent that causes a chemical reaction to commence and that enters into the reaction to become part of the resultant compound.Initiators Is an amine, amines are chemical bases, they neutralize acids to form salts.Isophorone DiamindA chemical substance which, when incorporated in crystal-forming plastics, provide active centers (nuclei) for the growth of crystals as the melt is cooled through the melting rangeNucleating agent (see 1.10.81 Nucleating agents)Compounds that influence the
decomposition of the foamKickerA chemical incorporated in a material to prevent deterioration, mainly by living organisms, but more generally, also by heat, oxidation or weatherPreservativesAdditive to increase the conductivity of lacquers for electrostatic spraying and to control the electrostatic properties of paper coatings and inksAdditives for electrostatic spray paintsAn agent added to a plastic compound to improve its resistance to light-induced changesLight stabilisers (s. UV stabilizers)A liquid with the ability to dissolve other substancesSolvents Is an additive for pre-mixed autowave Metallic colors to prolong pot lifeLP-AdditivesA masticating agent for rubber Masticating agents Matting agent for reducing gloss of a coatingMatting agentRubber accelerators are used to make rubber material more durable and flexible.Mercapto acceleratorAre fuel additives and oil additives used to stabilize fluids by deactivating (usually by sequestering) metal ions, mostly introduced by the action of naturally occurring acids in the fuel and acids generated in lubricants by oxidative processes with the metallic parts of the systems.Metal deactivatorsAre rings, gels, films, or inserts that can kill or neutralize viruses and bacteriaMicrobicidesA hard, white wax derived from ligniteMontan waxesIs a strongly oxidizing chemical used as a bleaching and oxidizing agentSodim PersulfateA chemical substance which, when incorporated in crystal-forming plastics, provide active centers (nuclei) for the growth of crystals as the melt is cooled through the melting rangeNucleating agentsA colorless compound that, when applied to fabric, absorbs the ultraviolet radiation in light but emits radiation in the visible spectrumOptical brightenersThe ability of a plastic or elastomer to withstand, without diminution of useful properties, the chemical action (strong oxidation) of ozoneOzone resistersA low-molecular-weight, linear polymer offormaldehyde a white solid that is easily depolymerized by mild heating to yield anhydrous formaldehyde gas.ParaformaldehydeA white crystalline powder derived by reacting acetaldehyde with an excess of formaldehyde in an alkaline medium.PentaerythritolA pigment with crystalline, transparent particles in the form of parallel platelets that impart an appearance of mother-of-pearl to plasticsPearlescent pigmentsA substance capable of retarding or stopping an undesired chemical reaction. Inhibitors are used in certain monomers and resins to prolong storage life.InhibitorsA series of colored pigments derived from the interaction of basic dyes and complex acidsPhosphorescence colourantsA substance which, by absorbing light, becomes energized into forming free radicals which promote secondary radical reactionsPhotoinitiatorsPhthalate plasticizers are colorless liquids like vegetable oil with a faint odor, and they are insoluble in water. They are however, miscible in mineral oil, hexane, and most organic solvents. This makes them readily soluble in bodily fluids, such as plasma and salivaPhthalate plasticisersSeries of organic pigments having as a structural unit four isoindole groups, (C6H4)C2N, linked by four nitrogen atoms so as to form a conjugated chain.Phthalocyanine pigmentsblack iron oxide, magnetic oxide, Pigment BlackTwo black oxides of iron are used, namely, the natural mineral, magnetite, and the artificially produced oxide.Pigment Black, Pigment Black PreparationsSmoothing agents that inpart luster to a surface by rubbing with successively finer abrasive containing compounds or by filling the minute low areas of the surface with a wax or polymeric finish.Polishing agentsPolycyclic pigments include a wide variety of chemical structures, but in general consists of mostly aromatic six- and/or five membered condensed carbon ring systems, and in part aromatic heterocyclic systems containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulphurPolicyclic pigmentsThe initial stage of polymerization usually comprising a compound heat or irradiation or combination that produced a free radial or ion that causes monomers to successfully attach (polymerization phase) in a chain reactionPolymerisation InitiatorCompounds that help to regulate pore size in materials Porosity regulatorsA box filled with water into which fabric is run after singeing to prevent sparks or fires.QuencherSmoke suppressant for various plastics & rubber applications.Smoke density reductionersIncomplete combustion of natural gas in burners under moving channel irons (channel carbon black). Incomplete combustion of natural gas and petroleum in large, closed furnaces (furnace carbon black)Carbon blackMaterials that increase the stability of a suspension of gas bubbles in a liquid medium. Blowing agents in rubber or plasticsFoaming agents Foaming agentsMaterials that increase the stability of a suspension of gas bubbles in a liquid medium. Blowing agents in rubber or plasticsFoamstabilisersA general term for any additive, usually an elastomer or plastic of different type, incorporated in a plastic compound to improve the impact resistance of finished articlesImpact modifiersTwo black oxides of iron are used, namely, the natural mineral, magnetite, and the artificially produced oxide. Both types are magnetic. Neither possesses outstanding opacityBlack pigmentsA mold lubricant and plasticizer, compatible with natural and synthetic rubbers, chlorinated rubber, and ethyl cellulose. It can be used in vinyls in very low concentrations as a nontoxic, secondary plasticizer and lubricant.Secondary plasticisersA chemical added to some plastics to assist in maintaining the physical and chemical properties of the compound at suitable values throughout the processing and service life of the material and articles made therefromStabilizersSre the salts and esters of stearic acid. The conjugate base of stearic acidStearatesA saturated organic fatty acid obtained by the hydrolysis with sodium hydroxide (saponification) of beef tallow.Stearic acidIs a delayed action accelerator for natural or synthetic rubber that combines low activity at mixing temperatures (thus reducing the risk of premature vulcanization) with short vulcanization times at pressing temperatures.Sulfenamide acceleratorsFluorescent Pigment.Inorganic, usually coarse, crystalline, materials which emit light when activated by ultraviolet radiationDaylight fluorescent pigmentsProtective agent for termite control and insecticide treatmentTermite protective agentsAccelerator compounds for soluble cure systems in natural and polyisoprene rubbers.Thiuram acceleratorsA chemical that imparts the property of Thixotropy to a solution or suspensionThixotropic agentsA layer of paper which can be readily separated from the surface of a plastic article to which it has been applied or against which the plastic article has been formed.Release agentsIs a deep blue color and a pigment which was originally made by grinding lapis lazuli into a powderUltramarine pigmentsAditivos que no absorben realmente la radiacion UV pero protegen al polimero de alguna otra manera se llaman estabilizadores ultravioletaUV stabilizerVarious substances that can be added to the dyebath to aid dyeingProcessing auxiliariesAny material used to thicken a liquid. An additive used to thicken (increase viscosity) or modify the rheology of a coatingThickenersA substance that dilutes another substanceDiluentsCompounds to control flow of materials Flow control agentsA substance that promotes or regulates intermolecular covalent bonding between polymer chains.Crosslinking agentses un proceso de reticulacion en el que las moleculas individuales de caucho (polimero) se convierten en una red tridimensional de cadenas interconectadas (polimero) a traves del enlace quimico s (de azufre)Vulcanisation acceleratorCompounds for increasing processing safety, increase scorch safety whlist having no adverse effect on the rate of vulcanisation Vulcanisation inhibitorsLa reaccion quimica, generalmente acompa~nada por reticulacion, que induce cambios extensos en las propiedades fisicas de un caucho o elastomero, provocada por la reaccion del material con azufre y un acelerador.Vulcanising agentsSolid, low-melting substances that may be of plant, animal, mineral, or synthetic originWaxesAn unstable compound used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent.Hydrogen peroxideA substance incorporated into a material such as plastic or rubber to increase its softness, processability and flexibility via solvent or lubricating action or by lowering its molecular weight.PlasticiserMost usually applied to neutral or near-neutral colors of high reflectance.White pigmentsFillersSpecial filler designed to Improve electrical insulation resistance, fluid resistance and improved anticorrosion propertiesAktisilIs the most stable form of aluminum under normal conditionsAluminium hydroxide is an aluminium nesosilicate mineral with the chemical formula Al2SiO5. Andalusite is trimorphic with kyanite and sillimanite, being the lower pressure mid temperature polymorphAndalusiteferriteA compound having the general formula MFe12O19, in which M is usually a divalent ion such as barium or strontium.Barium ferriteNatural Pigment White. Mineral consisting essentially of barium sulfate. It may contain, in addition, small amounts of sulfates of calcium and strontium, common chalk, calcium fluoride, silica, and iron oxide.Barium sulfate (barytes, blanc fixe)Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite (most notably as limestone, which contains both of those minerals) and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs.Calcium carbonateAn insoluble dietary fiber that is tasteless, odorless & colorless powder produced from naturally occurring components of plants.Cellulose powderThe mineral cristobalite is a high-temperature polymorph of silica, meaning that it has the same chemical formula as quartz, SiO2, but a distinct crystal structure. Both quartz and cristobalite are polymorphs with all the members of the quartz group, which also include coesite, tridymite and stishovite. CristobaliteDolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, ideally CaMg(CO3). Dolomite.Corundum is a crystalline form of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) typically containing traces of iron, titanium, vanadium and chromium. It is a rock-forming mineral. It is a naturally transparent material, but can have different colors when impurities are present. Electrochemical corundum.A group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that make up about 40% of the Earth's continental crustFeldsparsFilter concentration,Glass beads range in size from 5 to 5,000 mm, but normally are about 30 mmm in diameter. They improve the flexural modulus, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, mold flow, and corrosion resistance of plastics; reduce mold shrinkage and cycle time. The beads are made from various kinds of glass including A type and borosilicate and can be surface modified with silane coupling agents to improve adhesion to the polymer matrix. Used in housewares, machine parts, bearings, molds, and auto parts.Glass beadsA crystalline form of carbon with atoms arranged hexagonally, characterized by a soft, greasy feelGraphite.Wood flour is finely pulverized wood that has a consistency fairly equal to sand or sawdust, but can vary considerably, with particles ranging in size from a fine powder to roughly the size of a grain of rice.Wood flourA variety of Clay consisting essentially of the minerals kaolinite, dickite, and nacrite (all are Al2O3·2SiO2·2H2O).KaolinCore flour.Consists of the processed siliceous skeletons of diatoms; produced as a dried, natural powder, as a calcined powder or as a flux-calcined powder. Siliceous earthA form of silica composed of the siliceous shells of unicellular aquatic plants of microscopic size. Kieselguhr is heat resistant and has been used as an insulator, as a component in toothpaste and as an abrasive in metal polishes.KieselguhrFillers and reinforcementA form of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide, is derived from quartz sand, a crystalline form of silicon dioxide. The physical properties of precipitated silica can be manipulated during the manufacturing process to deliver products with a wide range of performance-enhancing features engineered for many different end-use applications.Precipitated silicesA naturally occurring or synthetically produced pigment, characterized by the absence of pronounced crystalline structure, and which has no sharp peaks in its X-ray diffraction pattern. It may contain water of hydration or be an anhydrous type. It is used as an extender pigment, fatting agent, and as a desiccant in metal flake and metal powder coatings.Natural amorphous silicaAn exceptionally pure form of silicon dioxide made by reacting silicon tetrachloride in an oxyhydrogen flame. Pyrogenic silicaCarbon of mass number 14, narturally ocurring. It has been used as a betaray source in gages for measuring the thickness of plastics films.CarbonWhite or colourless mineral consisting of a fluoride of sodium and aluminium in monoclinic crystalline form: used in the production of aluminium, glass, and enamel. CryoliteProduced by compressing a powdered metal or alloy with or without other materials and heating without thoroughly melting to solidify and strengthen.Metal powderMicrobeads are synthetic polymer particles that, at the time of their manufacture, are greater than 0.1 µm and less than or equal to 5 mm in size, which can vary in chemical composition, size, shape, density, and function. This includes different forms of particles including solid, hollow, amorphous, solubilized.Microbeads rigid and hollowA naturally occurring mineral composed mainly of feldspar and nephelite. As a filler in PVC compounds, it has the unique property of contributing almost no opacity, so that it can be used in nearly transparent compounds. It is also used as a filler in epoxy and polyester resins. NephelineAny of a group of magnesium iron silicates, (Mg,Fe) 2 SiO 4Olivineglass made entirely from silica, having a very low rate of thermal expansion.Fused silica Quartz gravel is used extensively in building roads and in making concrete. Quartz gravel, sand, flourMaterials to prevent the penetration of surface water. List of materials and plastic equipmentOrganic shellflowerMinerals compounded into plastics that provide one or more mechanical or thermal property improvements to the polymer matrix. They can be either extenders or reinforcing fillers.Mineral fillers A dense, extremely hard filler, used in some plastics to increase brasion resistance, elastic modulus, and thermal conductivity. Silicon carbideMaterial attractive due to their unique arquitecture and properties and prepared with template directed technique Silicate hollow beadsa brown, grayish, or pale green mineral that consists of an aluminum silicate in orthorhombic crystals often occurring in fibrous or columnar formsSillimanitenatural combination of corpuscular silica and lamellar kaolinite. These two elements together form a loose structureSillitinNatural hydrous magnesium silicate, sometimes used as a filler.TalcNaturally occurring mineral with many unique characteristics. Through advanced processing, it has become one of the most versatile functional fillers in the marketplace. Wollastonite increases the performance of many products including plastics, paints and coatings, construction materials, friction, ceramic and metallurgical applications to name a few.WollastoniteAn amorphous white or yellowish powder, used as a pigment in inks, rubber, paint and plastics for mildew resistance and film reinforcing properties. It is said to have the reatest power to absorb ultraviolet light of all commercially available pigments.Zinc oxideFillers and reinforcementAny of a family of high-strength, highmodulus fibers made from aramid resin. DuPont’s Kevlar® –49 and –29 are the best known.Aramide fibresRelative newcomer to fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) and structural composites. It has a similar chemical composition as glass fiber but has better strength characteristics, and unlike most glass fibers is highly resistant to alkaline, acidic and salt attack making it a good candidate for concrete, bridge and shoreline structures. - See more at: Basalt fibresAn advanced reinforcing fiber produced by passing 10-mm, resistively heated tungsten wire through an atmosphere of boron trichloride and hydrogen. Hydrogen reduces the BC13 and the boron deposits on the wire to make a filament from 120 to 140 mm in diameter. Density is low, 2.4–2.6 g/cm3. Boron fiber is extremely strong and stiff with strength near 3.1 GPa
(450 kpsi) and modulus near 400 GPa (58 Mpsi). The
very high cost of these fibers (ca $1/g) has limited their
use.Boron fibresThe fibrous material remaining after non-fibrous components of wood have been removed by the pulping and bleaching operations. Used in making paper, etc.Cellulose fibresDuctile fibers with high energy absorption potential. All- polymer, single-polymer, single-phase or homo-composites.Self-reinforcing fibresA manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is glass. In the continuous filament process, glass marbles are melted in an electric furnace and the liquid flows in fine streams through small orifices at the bottom of the melting chamber. The resultant filaments are caught and drawn by a high-speed drawwinding echanism. In the staple fiber process, the streams of molten glass are attenuated into fibers by jets of high-pressure steam or air.Glass fibres (s. Textile glass)Glass beads range in size from 5 to 5,000 mm, but normally are about 30 mmm in diameter. They improve the flexural modulus, abrasion resistance, compressive strength, mold flow, and corrosion resistance of plastics; reduce mold shrinkage and cycle time. The beads are made from various kinds of glass including A type and borosilicate and can be surface modified with silane coupling agents to improve adhesion to the polymer matrix. Used in housewares, machine parts, bearings, molds, and auto parts.Glass beadsAny of a family of crystalline silicate minerals characterized physically by a perfect basal cleavage, consisting essentially of orthosilicates of aluminum and potassium. They occur naturally, mainly as the minerals muscovite (white mica), phlogopite (amber mica), and biotite; and are also synthesized from potassium fluorilicate and alumina. Micas are used as fillers in thermosetting resins, imparting good electrical properties and heat resistance. MicaAlthough the terms carbon and graphite are used interchangeably to describe these fibers, graphite fibers are more accurately defined as fibers that are 99+% carbonized while the term carbon is used for any fiber carbonized to 93–95% or more.Graphite fibresA term embracing all reinforcing fibers made of refractory oxides such as Al2O3, BeO, MgO,MgO·Al2O3, ThO2, and ZrO2. Although glasses are also ceramic materials, glass fibers are not generally included. Ceramic fibers are produced by chemical vapor deposition, melt drawing, spinning, and extrusion. Their main advantages are high strength and modulus, and resistance to high temperatures.Ceramic fibresA high-tensile fiber or whisker made by heating rayon or polyacrylonitrile fibers or petroleum residues to appropriate temperatures.Carbon fibres (CF)A manufactured fiber composed of metal, plastic-coated metal, metal coated plastic, or a core completely covered by metal.
They are available in ‘‘yarn’’ form as well as in staple form for spinning with other fibers. A core yarn with a metal surface is produced by twisting a strip of metal around yarn of natural or manufactured fibers. Metallic fibers are used as a decorative accent in fabrics for apparel, bedspreads, towels, draperies, and upholstery.Metal fibresFibers formed by a compound that contains a metal and oxygen, in which the oxygen has an oxidation number –2.Metal oxide fibresExtremely small pieces of plastic, used especially in cleansing products as exfoliating agents.Microbeads (glass, silicate, hollow and rigid)A fiber of plant or animal origin such as cotton (nearly pure cellulose), flax, sisal, abaca, hemp, jute, etc., the wood of sheet and other animals, horsehair, and swine bristle.Natural fibresAny of a wide range of thermosetting resins made by reacting a phenol with an aldehyde, followed by curing and cross-linking.Phenolic resin fibresMade by free-radial polymerization of acrylonitrile (CH2=CHCN) in solution or suspension, this highly polar polymer is the basis of large-volume acrylic and modacrylic fibers.Polyacrylonitrile fibresPBIA manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain aromatic polymer having recurrent imidazole groups as an integral part of the polymer chain.
The polymer is made from tetraaminobiphenyl and diphenyl isophthalate and is dry spun from a dope with dimethylacetamide as a solvent. CHARACTERISTICS:
A high-performance fiber with high chemical resistance that does not burn in air. It has no melting point and does not drip when exposed to flame. The fiber and fabrics from PBI retain their flexibility, dimensional stability, and significant strength without embrittlement even when exposed to flame or extreme heat.Polybenzimidazole fibresOne of the strongest synthetic fiber having properties like high thermal stability, flame resistance and high tensile strength making it suitable for range of applications.Polybenzoxazole fibresZylonPolymers that incorporate repeat units that have at least one quinazoline nucleus and at least one ether linkage at the quinazoline 2 or 4 positionPolyquinazoline fibresA manufactured fiber formed from
the condensation polymer of an aromatic dianhydride
and an aromatic diisocyanate. The fiber is produced by
dry spinning. It is a high-shrinkage fiber used in the
formation of mechanically stable nonwoven fabrics.
These fabrics are made without binders or resins; bonding apparently results from the local temperature and pressure that develop during shrinkage.Polyimide fibresPOD fibresFiber produced in industrial volumes and based on poly-oxadiazole PODPolyoxydiazole fibresPolymer fibers with good permeability and selectivity characteristics Polytriazole fibresA strong, durable, white fiber obtained from the agave plant grown in India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the West Indies. Chopped sisal enjoys some use as reinforcement in thermosetting resins.Sisal fibresThe name used to describe glass fibers that are suitable for textile applications.Textile glass (cut and milled)Fabrics made from glass fibersTextile glass fabricCarpets made from glass fibersTextile glass matsRovins made from glass fibersTextile glass rovingsNon-interlacing fiberglass textilesTextile glass non wovensA colloquial term used for nearly perfect, single-crystal fibers produced synthetically under controlled conditions from inorganic materials such as aluminum oxide, beryllium oxide, boron, boron carbide, graphite, magnesium oxide, metals, quartz, silicon carbide, and silicon nitride. WhiskersNaturally occurring mineral with many unique characteristics. Through advanced processing, it has become one of the most versatile functional fillers in the marketplace. Wollastonite increases the performance of many products including plastics, paints and coatings, construction materials, friction, ceramic and metallurgical applications to name a few.WollastoniteSustancias para llevar acabo la polimerizacion de monomerosStarting materials, intermediate, polymerisation auxiliariesA dicarboxylic acid used in the production of polyamides, alkyd resins, and urethane foams. Esters of adipic acid are used as plasticizers and lubricants. It is used in the polymerization reaction to form nylon 66 polymers and in the manufacture of polyurethane foams Adipic acidCompound for the production of homopolymerisates and copolymerisatesAH-saltOrganic compound that contains a carboxyl group (C(=O)OH), widely and include the amino acidsAminoundecane carboxylic acidA yellowish to white crystalline powder, derived from a fatty acid such as oleic acid by oxidation with ozone. It is an intermediate in the production of plasticizers, polyamides, and alkyd resins.Azealic acidA manufactured chemical that does not occur in nature. In the past, large amounts of benzidine were used to produce dyes for cloth, paper, and leather. It was also used in clinical laboratories for detecting blood, as a rubber-compounding agent, and in the manufacture of plastic films.BenzidineHeterocyclic aromatic organic compound. This bicyclic compound consists of the fusion of benzene and imidazole.BenzimidazoleA catalyst employed in the polymerization of polystyrene, styrene, vinyl, and acrylic resins. It is also a curing agent for polyester and silicone resins, usually used together with an accelerator such as dimethylaniline.Benzoyl peroxideBismaleimide resins are low molecular substances (dry powders) containing imide structures already in the monomer formBismaleimideA diol which reacts with epichlorohydrin to form bisphenol epoxy resins. An intermediate used in the production ofepoxy, polycarbonate, and phenolic resins.Bisphenol AMonomer used for rubbery homopolymers and copolymers with styrene, acrylics other olefins, and vinyls. They are also used in adhesives for many plastics, and in making plasticizers. Butene-1A nearly colorless, odorless liquid, an intermediate for alkyd resins, plasticizers, nylon, and a cross-linking agent for resins. ButenediolA cyclic amid, when the ring is opened, caprolactam is polymerizable to a nylon resin known as NYLON 6 or polycaprolactam. It is also used as a cross-linking agent for polyurethanes, and as a plasticizer.CaprolactamCompound derived from cellulose. A carbodiimide or a methanediimine is a functional group consisting of the formula RN=C=NR.CellulosecarbodiimideHeterocyclic aromatic organic compound with the chemical formula C9H7N. It is a colorless hygroscopic liquid with a strong odor.QuinolinebenzopyrazineHeterocyclic compound containing a ring complex made up of a benzene ring and a pyrazine ringQuinoxalineA compound with two amino groups. Hexamethylenediamine, one of the intermediates in the manufacture of nylon 66 salt.DiamineDiglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A (DGEBA) is the main constituent of most commercial epoxy resins prior to curing, DGEBA is formed by the reaction of excess epichlorohydrin with bisphenol A in the presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide. Diglycidyle compoundsAn acronym for dihydric alcohol, i.e., an alcohol containing two hydroxyl (–OH) groups.DioleSystems of two or more phases comprising one or more finely divided materials distributed in another material. Types of dispersion are emulsions (liquids in liquids), suspensions (solids in liquids), foams (gases in liquids or solidified liquids), and aerosols (liquids in gases).DispersionsA cyclic amid having the structure shown below. When the ring is opened, caprolactam is polymerizable to a nylon resin known as NYLON 6 or polycaprolactam.E-AminocaprolactamECHAn active solvent for cellulosic and other resins. Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is used primarily in the manufacture of epoxy resins and synthetic glycerol. The main other uses include the production of epichlorohydrin elastomers, polyamide–epichlorohydrin resins, water treatment chemicals, and a variety of glycidyl derivatives. EpichlorohydrinColorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Used as an intermediate in styrene production and as a solvent.Ethyl benzeneA clear, syrupy liquid used as a solvent for cellulosics, particularly cellophane, and in the production of alkyd resins and polyethylene terephthalate.Ethylene glycolA colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor, obtained most commonly by the oxidation of methanol or low-boiling petroleum gases such as methane, ethane, etc. The gas is difficult to handle, so it is sold commercially in the form of aqueous solutions (formalin).FormaldehydeA colorless, odorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C4 H4 O4 , isomeric with maleic acid, essential to cellular respiration in most eukaryotic organisms: used in the making of synthetic resins and as a replacement for tartaric acid in beverages and baking powders.Fumaric acidChlorendic acidA chlorinated hydrocarbon used in the synthesis of some flame retardants and polymers. HET-acidColorless solid in leaflet form, which, when condensed with adipic acid, forms nylon 6/6. It has also been used to cure epoxy resins, especially for coatings and usually in a modified form, for example as an epoxy resin adduct.Hexmethylene diamindA compound containing the isocyanate group, N =C = O, attached to an organic radical or hydrogen. Isocyanates containing just one N = C = O group (monoisocyanates) have limited uses in the plastics industry. The term is often used to mean a compound containing two N = C = O groups (diisocyanate) or several such groups (polyisocyanate). However, in the case of a trimer compound containing three N = C = O groups in a six-membered ring, the term isocyanurate is used.IsocyanatesA substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction when added to the reactants in a minor amount, and that is not consumed in the reaction. A negative catalyst (Inhibitor, Retarder) decreases the rate of reaction or prevents it altogetherCatalysts Dibasic acid used in the manufacture of synthetic resins.Maleic acidA polymerization initiator containing at least one pair of oxygen atoms bonded by a single covalent bond. Organic peroxides, analogous to H2O2 in which either or both
of the H atoms have been replaced by organic radicals, are thermally unstable and are widely used as initiators in polymerizations. As they decompose, they form free
two free radicals that can initiate polymerization reactions and effect crosslinking. A hydroperoxide provides only one free radical available for initiation.PeroxidesA corrosive poisonous crystalline acid compound present in coal tar and wood tar that in dilute solution is used as a disinfectant. The simplest phenol. Used for the preparation of phenolformaldehyde resins. B. Phenols are a class of aromatic compounds containing OH groups attached directly to the benzene ring and which are used in the manufacture of epoxy resins, phenolformaldehyde resins, plasticizes, plastics and wood preservatives.PhenolPhthalate Ester Any of a large class of plasticizers produced by the direct action of alcohol on phthalic anhydride. They are the most widely used of all plasticizers and are generally characterized by moderate cost, good stability, and good all-round properties. PhthalatesA general term encompassing all polymers in which the main polymer backbones are formed by the esterification condensation of polyfunctional alcohols and acids. PolyesterAny polymer having the general structure ( R O )n, where R may be simple or more elaborate. A low-molecular-weight polymer containing hydroxyl end groups, used as a reactant in the production of polyurethane foams. One type of polyether, widely used for rigid foams, is obtained by reacting propylene oxide with a polyol initiator such as a glycol glycoside in the presence of potassium hydroxide as a catalyst.PolyetherCompounds that improve polimerization Polymerization auxiliariesCompounds that play an important role in the polymerization of olefins, dienes and styrene. A great part of the chemical industry is using these catalysts to produce increasing amounts of plastic materials.Polymerization-catalystsAn organic compound having more than one hydroxyl ( OH) group per molecule, In the cellular plastics industry, the term includes monomeric and polymeric compounds
containing alcoholic hydroxyl groups such as polyethers, glycols, glycerol, and polyesters, used as reactants in polyurethane foamPolyolsPolyurethanes are the most well known polymers used to make foams. Polyurethanes can be elastomers, paints, fibers, or adhesives. Polyurethanes are called polyurethanes because in their backbones they have a urethane linkage. Polyurethane can be any polymer containing the urethane linkage in its backbone chain. Polyurethanes are made by reacting diisocyanates with di-alcohols.Polyurethane systems PUThe basic material from which a product is madeRaw materialsGroup of compounds resembling the saturated hydrocarbons, in which the carbon is replaced by silicon.
SilanesA compound containing siloxane links. A simple representative is hexamethyldisiloxane, (CH3)3SiOSi(CH3)3. Siloxane links are common in silicone resins. SiloxanesUsed in aluminium-metallurgy, for the production of abrasives, enamel, glazing frits and glass, soldering agents, welding agents, blasting and pyrotechnics, and for metal surface treatmentSynthetic powderA water-white to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent odor, produced by reacting toluene-2,4-diamine with phosgene. Toluene diisocyanateHeterocyclic compound, a solid below 110 C, is highly reactive and is used in copolymerizations with vinyl-type monomers to form Allyl Resins. It is also used to crosslink unsaturated polyesters and raise their softening temperatures. TriallylcyanurateA nonflammable solvent that can be milled with resins to produce nonflammable adhesives. Less used than formerly because of the perceived need to minimize release of chlorinated compounds into the atmosphere.Trichloroethane Stable, cyclic trimer of formaldehyde,
a colorless, crystalline solid. TrioxaneA colorless liquid obtained by the reaction of acetylene and acetic acid in the presence of a catalyst such as mercuric oxide. It is themonomer for polyvinyl acetate, and a comonomer and intermediate for many members of the vinyl plastics family.Vinyl acetateStyreneA colorless to yellowish oily liquid with a strong, sharp odor, produced by the catalytic dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene. Vinyl benzeneA tricyclic tertiary amine, H2C=CHN(C6H4)2. This monomer, derived from acetylene and carbazole, is used in the production of Poly(N-Vinylcarbazole)Vinyl carbazoleA colorless gas at normal temperatures and pressures that boils at 13.9 C, made by reacting ethylene with chlorine or hydrogen chloride to obtain ethylene dichloride, which is cracked to form vinyl chloride.Vinyl chlorideA colorless monomer that can be polymerized either in the liquid or gaseous state. In plastics, it is used as a comonomer and intermediate.Vinyl ether1,1-Dichloroethylene.A monomer, colorless, volatile liquid that is produced by the dehydrochlorination of 1,1,2-trichloroethane. It is a monomer for polyvinylidene chloride and is a comonomer with vinyl chloride and other monomers such as acrylonitrile. Vinylidene chlorideA colorless, nearly odorless gas prepared by the dehydrohalogenation of 1-chloro1,1-difluoroethane, or by the dehalogenation of 1,2-dichloro-1,1-difluorethane. It polymerizes readily in the presence of free-radical initiators to produce the homopolymer polyvinylidene fluoride, and is also copolymerized with olefins and other fluorocarbon monomers to make fluorocarbon elastomers. Vinylidene fluorideA colorless liquid, the commercial forms comprise a 60:40 mixture of them- and p-isomers, used as a solvent and as a polymerizable monomer in place of styrene in the production of polyester resins.Vinyl tolueneOthers A composition, which when applied in thin layers, forms a non-tacky, adherent film that hides, protects, and/or decorates the substrate.Linings and coatingsDecorative thin layers Decorative filmsAny fluid or viscous composition of materials, used in printing, impressing, stamping, or transferring on paper or paper-like substances, wood, fabrics, plastics, films or metals, by the recognized mechanical reproductive processes employed in printing, publishing and related services.Printing inksThe main difference between embedding and potting is that in potting, the model is a container that remains
fixed to the resinous mass. The liquid resin may contain microspheres to reduce the final mass of the embedment.Embedding compoundsMaterial with very low conductivity which surrounds active electrical devices.Electrical insulation compoundsShort fibers of cotton or synthetic fibers such as polyester, acrylic, or nylon. They are used as reinforcements in phenolic, allylic, and other thermosetting molding compounds, also for decorating plastics by the process of Flocking. FlockSealant material inserted between abutting ends of wallboard.
Jointing fillersAgents with the main purpose of filling up the voids between the windings and elsewhere. Impregnating agentsMaterials which main purpose is the insulation of cablesCable compoundsA chemical incorporated in a material to prevent deterioration, mainly by living organisms, but more generally, also by heat, oxidation or weather.PreservativesCoating used for preventing the corrosion of metals and, more particularly, specially formulated to prevent the rusting of iron, steel, and other metals.Anticorrosive effect Generic term for paints, lacquers, enamels, printing inks, etc. A liquid, liquefiable or mastic composition which is converted to a solid protective, decorative, or functional adherent film after application as a thin layer. Paints, coatingsComposite materials made from metal and ceramics, a metallic substrate material is reinforced with ceramic hardened particles. This makes it possible to combine the metal with the resistance of ceramics.Metal ceramic compositesComposite materials in which the matrix of the composite is a metalMetal matrix composite materialsAny composite material of metal and polymer Metal polymer compositesAny composite material that one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix.Nanocomposites A compression-molding variation in which the mold is closed so suddenly that a thin layer plastic is impacted rather than pressed, as in forging.Stamping foilsA plastic compound especially designed to quickly purge most other plastics from an extruder or molder. Purging compoundDetergent, alkali, acid or other cleaning material; usually water or steam borne. CleanersSuction flooringProducts made of an inorganic, non-metallic, often crystalline oxide, nitride or carbide material. Special ceramic productsMaterials used to smooth plaster boards, concrete walls or ceilingsTrowelling compounds Gaseous materials that are manufactured for use in Industry. The principal gases provided are nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetyleneIndustrial gasesAn article or substance made up of two or more distinct phases of different substances. In the plastics industry the term applies broadly to structures of reinforcing members (dispersed phase) incorporated in compatible resinous binders (continuous phase). Composite materialsProcessing technologies Pieces manufactured by the process of inflating a hot, hollow, thermoplastic preform or parison inside a closed moldParts made by blow mouldingRaw thermoplastic material, or resin, is gravity fed from a top mounted hopper into the barrel of an extruder.Products made by extrusionReinforced plastics to overcome temperature limitations and low mechanical modulusProduction/Preparation of reinforced plastics productsReinforced plastics to overcome temperature limitations and low mechanical modulusand manufactured by spray out Production/Preparation of reinforced plastics products by spray-upPlastic pieces manufactured by a continuous process for manufacture of composite materials with constant cross-section.Production/Preparation of reinforced plastics products by pultrusionPlastic pieces manufactured by a vacuum-assisted method and a resin transfer process with a flexible solid counter tool for the B-side surface compressionProduction/Preparation of reinforced plastics products by RTMPlastic pieces manufactures by passing rolls of the material between several pairs of heated rollers, to give a shiny surface.Products made by calendaringPlastic lamination creates a barrier along the surface of another material. This process is most often used to improve the durability, styling, or aesthetic quality of a product.Parts made by laminatingPlastic parts manufactured by mechanical means, i.e. compressionParts made by mechanical treatingPlastic parts made by the method of molding in which the moulding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mould cavity.Parts made by compression mouldingPlastic parts made by a process that involves a heated hollow mold which is filled with a charge or shot weight of material. It is then slowly rotated (usually around two perpendicular axes) causing the softened material to disperse and stick to the walls of the mold.Parts made by rotation mouldingParts of plastic made by the use of inert gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen (N2) as blowing agents Parts made by foamingPieces of plastic made by injecting heated material into a mold.Parts made by injection mouldingPieces manufactured by a process that involves heating sheet plastic and forming it over a moldParts made by thermoformingFollow on treatment of plastics productsMethod used to produce thin films and coatingsVapour-deposit decoratingProcess of applying a protective coatingGalvanizationPlastics for printing applicationsPrintingDigital drawings used in inkjet molding Type printingfabrication or process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing fusionWeldingProcess to raise a design on with dies of similar pattern, one the negative of the other.EmbossingSupplyingPlastics used in the construction industryPlastics products and parts for plant buildingPlastics for the automotive industryPlastics products and parts for automotiveplastics for construction purposes Plastics products and parts for building applicationsPlastic used as supplies for office and promotion Plastics products and parts for office equipment/ promotionPlastics for applications in household Plastics products and parts for household/consumerPlastics used in household appliancesPlastics products and parts for electro- /household appliancePlastics for electronics Plastics products and parts for electrical engineeringPlastics used data appliances Plastics products and parts for data appliancePlastics for agriculture Plastics products and parts for agriculturePlastics for aviation Plastics products and parts for aviationPlastics for mechanical engineering Plastics products and parts for mechanical engineeringPlastics for medical engineering Plastics products and parts for medical engineeringPlastics for furniture appliances Plastics products and parts for furniture appliancesPlastics used in the food industry Plastics products and parts for food processing industryPlastics for transporting and packaging Plastics products and parts for transport/packagingPlastics for optical applications Plastics products and parts for optics/precision engineeringProduct groups. Semi finished products Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of ABS Semi finished products of acryl-nitrile-butadiene (ABS) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of GMTSemi finished products of GMTstock shapes of polyamide Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polyamide. Semi finished products of polyamide (PA)stock shapes of PC Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polycarbonate Semi finished products of polycarbonate (PC)stock shapes of PE Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polyethylene Semi finished products of polyethylenestock shapes of PMMA Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of PMMA Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polypropileneSemi finished products of polypropylene (PP) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polystyreneSemi finished products of polystyrene (PS) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polytetrafluorethyleneSemi finished products of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polyurethaneSemi finished products of polyurethane (PUR) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polyvinylchlorideSemi finished products of polyvinylchloride (PVC) Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of rubberSemi finished products of rubber Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of fibre-reinforced lasticsSemi-finished parts/products made from fibre-reinforced plastics Raw material shapes such as sheets, plates, rods, and tubes of polyimideSemi finished parts/products made from PolyimideRaw materials shapes and pieces cut into size or shape before being marketed, assembled, or used other and machined semi finished products / Pre-cut parts thin continuous polymeric materialFilmsTechnical partsPlastic for simple applications, represent about 80% of the worldwide plastic production. These materials are especially optimized with regard to a favourable manufacturing.Parts from standard plastics Plastic parts in order to cater to the industry specific requirementsParts from engineering plasticsHighly specialized polymers used in very demanding applications. They provide more thermal resistance (as well as other enhanced properties) than engineering thermoplasticsParts from high performance thermoplasticsPolymeric materials that are made by polymers joined together by chemical bonds, acquiring a highly crosslinked polymer structure.Parts from free flowing thermosetsParts from thermoset plastic resin blend of various inert fillers, fiber reinforcement, catalysts, stabilizers, and pigments that form a viscous, 'puttylike' injection molding compoundTechnical Parts from Bulk Molding Compound / Sheet Molding CompoundRaw material sent to, and processed in, a waste recycling plant or materials recovery facility.Compounds/RecyclatesProductsPlastic parts for the construction of apparatus and parts.Apparatus and partsNecessary addition in a system, either to start, follow and maintain efficiency.Armatures and partsCoating: any material that will form a continuous film over a surface.
Lining: a material used to protect inner surfaces as of tunnels, pipe, or process equipmentLinings and coatingsPlastics for closing or securing something.Fastenings Plastics process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surfaceFlockingan object that can be used to hold or transport something.CointainersA covering or thin layer that is applied to the surface of an objectCoatingsParts and accessories for office machinesOffice machinery-partsPlastic parts for data processing-equipment Data-processing equipementStrips, mostly made from flexible material, which close gaps and
spaces between doors, windows and related productsSealing profilesParts whose function is to ensure fluid tightness, for example in hydraulic cylinders and pneumatic cylindersSealings/SealringsConsists of a rubber spring and an inertia ring which are processed in different ways. The high torque pressed-in torsional vibration damper is a cost-effective solution for higher engine powers.Torsion vibration damper / Vibration damper / -isolationPlates used to transfer text and images to the item to be printed .Printing blanketsParts that include alarms, actuators, bulbs, cables, circuit breakers, displays, enclosures, fans, fuses, LED's, heat shrink products, plugs & receptacles, E-Stops, explosion protection safety switches, machine guards, magnetic pickups, manual switches, moisture switches, network buses, PC control, etc.Electrical equipements-partsSheets and tapes that do not conduct electricityElectrical installation materialInstrument or machine that by alternate expansion and contraction draws in air through a valve or orifice and expels it through a tubeBellows, expansiblePlastic supplies for telecommunication Telecommunication equipment - partsPlastic pieces forparts of televesion setTelevision sets - partsPlastic supplies for film cameras and technical parts Film cameras, cameras - technical parts Porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.Filters and partsA continuous moving band of rubber used for moving objects from one place to another.Conveyor beltsParts with a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rustingGalvanized partsTrim around windows and doorsCasings and cabinetsA type of plastic where the reinforcement fiber is specifically glass fiberGlass-fibre reinforced plastic parts (GRP)A part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the handHandlesPieza elastica, helicoidal o en espiral,que recupera su forma despues de una deformacionRubber hollow springsCombinations of rubber and plastics Rubber / plastics combinationsCombinations of plastic, rubber and metalRubber / plastics / metal combinationsTreated fabrics that exhibit low permeation and diffusionRubberised fabricsPaper which incorporates thin layers of plastic materials bonded togetherLaminated fabric and laminated paperPlastic film for product wrappingHot melt filmsPlastics supplies for laboratory equipment parts Laboratory equipment- technical parts Plastics that can be used to hold or transport something.Storage and transport containersPlastic supplies for bearing boxes, bushes and sections Bearing boxes, bushes and sectionsPlastic supplies for bogie wheels and runners Bogie wheels and runnersPlastics supplies for lamps and components of lamps Lamps and componentsPlastics for window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that are angled to admit light Light Louvres A springlike support utilizing the compressibility of air confined behind a piston in a cylinderAir Springscosists of a masonry frame that has been made of sheet plasticVentilation grids Mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus; it is a loop of elastomer with a round cross-section, designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two or more parts, creating a seal at the interface.Packing ringsA pliable sheetlike plastic structureMembranesA thin sheet of natural or synthetic material that is permeable to substances in solution.Membrane filmsParts for a device for measuring a physical quantityParts for measuring instrumentsPlastic parts coated with metalMetalised partsPieces in teh scale of 1×10-6 of a metreMicro partsBearing for a unit that consists of four main components: a prime mover (either an engine or electric motor), a pump, a valve, and a reservoirPower unit bearingsParts subjected to surface treatment Surface treated and decorated partsA small, low, portable platform on which goods are placed for storage or moving, PalletsReadily cut and polished rubber board obtained by vulcanizing rubber with a large amount of sulfurBoards and vulcanite boardsParts for pumps Parts for pumpsParts used in radios a phonographic equipment Radio and phonographic equipment - partstyre Part made of a compound based on the rubber that is placed in the wheel of a vehicle to give it adhesion, stability and comfort.Tyres and accessoriesA continuous band of material used in machinery for transferring motion from one wheel to another.BeltsMaterial with a lightweight core that has a flexural strength and flexural modulus far exceeding that of the skin laminates alone.Sandwich coresObject that uses the negative fluid pressure of air or water to adhere to nonporous surfaces Suction cupsProducts that a made of a polymeric material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufactureFoam productsA flat surface, especially paper with a layer of plastic or some other protective materialLaminates, technicalA hollow part usually cylindrical in shape and usually open at both ends made of flexible plasticsHosesAccessory that is installed between the two lengths of a tube to allow a change of directionHose elbowsLong thin flexible string or rope made from several twisted strandsCordsConsisting of a panel to protect people Protective covers, hoods and wrappersWelding material for semi-finished plastic materialsWelding foilA series of spaces marked off by lines and used for measuring Scalesreel Cylindrical devices on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be woundSpools and spool bodiesCustomized pressed parts according with a specific design of the client Pressed parts in accordance with sample, drawing or customers toolsCustomized parts of foams according with an specific design of the client Structural foam parts according to sample, drawing or customers toolsStructures, generally cylindrical in shape, which are used to store and / or preserve liquidsTanksThin continuous polymeric materialTechnical filmsParts for manufacturing a material in multiple layersParts of industrial laminatesSeparating foilsParts and accessories for clocks and watches Clock and watch partsParts and accessories include accessories, stands, transport packs, and miscellaneous for ventilators Ventilator partsA mechanical apparatus with which a liquid (or gas) flow can be initiated, stopped or regulated by means of a movable member which partially opens, closes or obstructs one or more holes or conduitsValvesa flat piece of composite plastics for a specific purpose Composite boardsReinforced plastic parts/productsA type of plastic where the reinforcing fiber is specifically fiberglassFibreglass-reinforced plastic partsPlastic pieces that are reinforced by fibers to improve their propertiesOther fibre-reinforced plastic partsDevices used in the manufacturing and processing of almost every material—from paper to coiled steel and plastic packaging to textiles.Rollers and roller coatingsDevice used for the cooling or heating of aggressive liquids in containers, and transfer heat between a solid object and a fluidPlastic Heat ExchangerDevice being lightweighed and excellent in heat retentionHeat insulation platesa flat piece of soft plastic material for a specific purpose Soft rubber boardsCircular motion mechanism that transmits movement through "teeth"Toothed wheels and racksA resilient device, typically a helical metal coil, that can be pressed or pulled but returns to its former shape when released made of PUExtra springs made of micro-celled Potyurethane ElastomersMachines and equipment for preprocessing and recycling MixersMixer generally dedicated to a single high volume product. Solid ingredients are continuously charged into the mixer in accordance with the formulation. The mixing takes place as the material travels from the charging port to the discharge nozzle, from where it is continuously discharged. Mixers, continuous type, for solidsMixer generally dedicated to a single high volume product. Liquid ingredients are continuously charged into the mixer in accordance with the formulation. The mixing takes place as the material travels from the charging port to the discharge nozzle, from where it is continuously discharged. Mixers, continuous type, for liquidsBatch mixing Mixer where solid ingredients are loaded into the mixer together or in a pre-defined sequence, and mixed until a homogenous material is produced and discharged from the mixer in a single lot. Mixers, batch type, for solidsMixer where liquid ingredients are loaded into the mixer together or in a pre-defined sequence, and mixed until a homogenous material is produced and discharged from the mixer in a single lot. Mixers, batch type, for liquidsMixers for compounding rubber and plasticsInternal mixersMachines for compounding additives into elastomeric (rubber) and certain thermoplastic materials, and for forming the resulting material into a thin sheet for subsequent moulding or testingTwo roll millsMachines to reduce the size of plastic materialsSize reduction equipment (crushers, shredders, grinders)Machines that takes granulated material and separating it into multiple gradesScreening machines, classifiers, dedusting systems for plastic pelletsMachinery for multi purpose plastic processing Extrusion lines for compoundingA machine for cutting bulk plastic into pelletsPelletizersA device that plays an essential role in generating quality extrudate.Screen changersMachine that offer a more continuous, automated process for a effective filtration Melt filtersSystems for processing plastic materials (depending on the input material).Compounding linesRecycling plantsRecovery facility which will be used to sort waste Recycling plants for sorted wasteRecovery facility which will be used for mixed waste Recycling plants for mixed wasteRecovery facility for waste of Expanded Polystyrene, Expanded Polypropylene and expanded polyethyelen foam.Recycling plants for EPS, EPP, EPE wasteRecovery facility for waste of polyurethane Recycling plants for PUR wasteRecovery facility fo rubber waste Recycling plants for rubber wasteMachinery for sorting waste of plastic material Separating and sorting systems for wasteMachinery and plant for processing Extruders and extrusion lines ExtrudersMost popular form of extruders, suitable for heavy duty continuous runs and relatively low power requirement. The single screw extruder is basically a volumetric pump.Single screw extrudersMachinery used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile. A material is pushed through a die of the desired cross-section. Equipment which carries out the process of extrusion. This machine employs two screws that rotate with or against each other and have special mixing featuresTwin screw extrudersEquipment which carries out the process of extrusion with a specialized screw to combine the materialsMultiple screw extrudersNot frequently used equipment for extrusion, only for very specialised extrusions and short lengths depending on the barrel capacity, with relatively high power requirement
Ram extrudersExtrusion linesLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for blown filmsExtrusion lines for blown filmLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for flat films and sheetsExtrusion lines for flat film and sheetsLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for tapesExtrusion lines for tapesLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for mono and multifilaments Extrusion lines for mono- and multifilamentsLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for pipes and profiles Extrusion lines for pipes and profilesLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die for laminating and coating materials Extrusion lines for laminating and coatingLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die for sheathing of pipes and cables Extrusion lines for sheathing of pipes and cablesLines used to forced plastic under pressure through a die to create a shape for flexible hoses Extrusion lines for flexible hosesLines used to forced rubber under pressure through a die to create a shape Extrusion lines for rubberLines used to forced composite materials under pressure through a die to create a shape for blown filmsExtrusion lines for composites Injection moulding machinesInjection moulding machines, general purposeinjection pressMachine for manufacturing plastic products by the injection molding process. It consists of two main parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit with up to 250 kN clamping forceInjection moulding machines up to 250 kN clamping forceMachine for manufacturing plastic products by the injection molding process. It consists of two main parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit with 250 kn to 1000 kN clamping forceInjection moulding machines above 250 kN to 1000 kN clamping forceMachine for manufacturing plastic products by the injection molding process. It consists of two main parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit with 1000 kN to 4000 kN clamping forceInjection moulding machines above 1000 kN to 4000 kN clamping forceMachine for manufacturing plastic products by the injection molding process. It consists of two main parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit with 4000 kN to 10000 kN clamping forceInjection moulding machines above 4000 kN to 10000 kN clamping forceMachine for manufacturing plastic products by the injection molding process. It consists of two main parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit with above 10000 kN clamping forceInjection moulding machines above 10000 kN clamping forceMachine for manufacturing several components by the injection molding process. Injection moulding machines, multi-componentMachine that combines different materials or dyes to produce high-quality plastic parts by the injection molding process. Injection moulding machines, multi-stationMachine for manufacturing composite materials by the injection molding process. Inject molten composites into molds to make plastic parts. Injection moulding machines for compositesMachine for manufacturing thermoset plastic materials materials by the injection molding process. Inject thermoset materials into molds to make plastic parts. Injection moulding machines, for thermosetsMachine for manufacturing rubber materials by the injection molding process. Inject rubber into molds to make plastic parts. Injection moulding machines, for rubberBlow moulding machinesBased on a standard extruder barrel and screw assembly to plasticise the polymer. The molten polymer is led through a right angle and through a die to emerge as a hollow (usually circular) pipe section called a parisonExtrusion blow moulding machinesSingle-stage stretch blow molding uses an extruder that injects parison into a rapid cooling preform mold. The preform is reheated and then placed in the container mold. The now hot and softened parison is able to stretch to double its original length. Air then fills the container and it is stretched to fit the mold until it cools and hardens. Once the container and mold have cooled, the container is removed from the mold. This process is best for wide-mouthed jars that do not require high rates of productionExtrusion stretch blow moulding machinesIBM machineMachine used for the production of hollow glass and plastic objects in large quantities. In the IBM process, the polymer is injection molded onto a core pin; then the core pin is rotated to a blow molding station to be inflated and cooled.Injection blow moulding machinesMachine used for or the production of high quality containers and divided in four: injection, stretching, blowing and discharge.Injection stretch blow moulding machinesReheat Stretch Blow Molding (RSBMMachine used for a two-stage process of making bottles from PET or other resins. During the first stage injection machines produce vial or test-tube shaped ‘preforms’. The necks of preforms are fully finished but the diameter and length is much smaller than the bottle into which it will be transformed during the RSBM process. During this transformation the material undergoes significant changes in molecular orientation making PET bottles virtually unbreakable, lightweight, and enhancing various barrier properties while keeping the clarity that is also present in the preforms.Stretch blow moulding machines (reheat)Presses Compression moulding machines and transfer moulding machinesMachines where the molten plastic is transfered by pressure from a meltpot into a mould Compression and transfer moulding presses for plasticsMachines where the molten rubber is transfered by pressure from a meltpot into a mould Compression and transfer moulding presses for rubberMachines where the composites are transfered by pressure from a meltpot into a mould Compression and transfer moulding presses for compositesMechanical device that compresses powder into tablets of uniform sizeTabletting pressesMachine that enables complete, continuous production processes to be created by combining different press modules in a single double belt press. Double belt pressesEquipment designed to preplasticizing a molding material Preplasticizing equipment for moulding compoundsMachinery for foam and reactive resinsMachines developed for pre-expansion of expandable polypropylene, expandable polystyrene and expendable polyethylene Preexpanders, foaming machinery for parts and blocks (for EPS, EPP, EPE)RIMMachinery is similar to injection molding except thermosetting polymers are used, which requires a curing reaction to occur within the mold.Reaction moulding machinery and plantMachinery for processing flexible and rigid polyurethane foamMachinery for processing/post processing of foam and partsMachines mainly used for manufacturing open (cylinders) or closed end structures (pressure vessels or tanks). The process involves winding filaments under tension over a rotating mandrel.Filament winding machinesMachines with a container in the shape of the desired parts Casting machines for open mouldsEquipment for continuous process for manufacture of composite materials with constant cross-section.Pultrusion equipmentEquipment designed for general spraying applicationsSpraying equipmentA machine for impregnating fabric with rubber, as in the manufacture of automobile tires.CalendersMachines with a heated hollow mold which is filled with a charge or shot weight of material. It is then slowly rotated (usually around two perpendicular axes) causing the softened material to disperse and stick to the walls of the moldRotational moulding machinesMachines for sheet casting process used in the manufacture of thin plastic tapes and sheets Sheet casting machinesMachines designed to process tiresMachines for the tyre industryMachines and equipment for additive manufacturing (3D printing)Machines used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data Machines and equipment for rapid prototypingMachines used to fuse tiny particles of plastic by heat from a high-power laser to form a solid, three-dimensional object.Machines for laser sinteringMachinery used in the process of rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing and 3D printing.Machines for generative applicationMachines used for creating models, prototypes, patterns, and production parts in a layer by layer fashion using photopolymerizationMachines for stereolithographyPost processing machines and downstream equipment, Thermoforming machinesMachines used in the process of heating a thermoplastic film material and shaping it in a moldThermoforming machines for filmsMachines used in the process of heating a thermoplastic sheet and shaping it in a moldThermoforming machines for sheetsMachines used for bending, folding and edgetrimming plastic material Bending, folding and edgetrimming machinesMachines designed to produce belled pipes or tubesPipe belling and socketing machinesMachines used for cutting plastic material Cutting machinesMachines used manufacturing open (cylinders) or closed end structures (pressure vessels or tanks). The process involves winding filaments or sheets under tension over a rotating mandrel.Winding equipmentMachines used for slit and wind rolls of plastic, paperboard and nonwovens of uniform tension and density across the width of the web.Slitter rewindersMachines used for spplitting and peeling plastic material Splitting machines, peeling machinesMachines used for punching and perforating plastic metrial Punching and perforating machinesMachining centres to perform milling operationsMilling machinesEquipment used for deflashing plastic material when encounter flash left in the space between mold cavity edgesDeflashing equipmentEquipment used for making bags and sacks Bag and sack making equipmentEquipment used for powder and talc application Powder and talc application equipmentSystems or facilities used for stretching lines for plastic materials Stretching lines for film, filament etc.CorrugatorsEquipment that use a continuous chain of mould blocks mounted on one or two oval tracks to vacuum form a continuously extruded tube or pipe. Pipe corrugatorsMachine made up to create cut sheets of corrugated fiberboard.Sheet corrugatorsEquipment used for hardening rubber or rubberlike material by treating it with sulfur at a high temperature.VulcanizersMachinery and plant for finishing, decorating, printing and marking Equipment used or designed for printing requirements of plastic and rubber productsPrinting equipment for plastic and rubber productsEquipment used for marking Marking equipmentEquipment used for creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs in plastic materials.Embossing equipmentSystems for manufacturing a plastic material in multiple layersLaminating plantFacility or system for coating plastic materials Coating plantFacility or system for depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface.Flocking plantSystems used for coating plastics with a thin layer of metalMetallizing plant (vacuum deposition)Equipment used for decorating plastic surfaces with color and/or with an abrasion resistant coat.Equipment for In-Mould Decoration (IMD)Welding machinesMachines designed to process plastic through a heated platen to melt the joining surfaces of the two halves of a thermoplastic part. Hot-plate welding machinesMachines designed to process thermoplastics. In an impulse welding machine, pressure is applied to the seam area by two impulse-heating bars. Heat is created by pulsing energy through the heating element in the top and bottom bars for the duration of the weld. After a set weld time is completed, liquid is flushed through the impulse bars to allow a cool down cycle, helping eliminate wrinkles.Heat impulse welding machinesHF welding machines Machines designed to join materials by supplying high frequency energy in the form of an electromagnetic field and pressure to the material surfaces to be joined.High-frequency welding machinesMachines designed to join or reform thermoplastics through the use of heat generated from high-frequency mechanical motion.Ultrasonic welding machinesMachines designed to perform hot gas welding for thermoplastic materials. The welding process uses a stream of heated gas, usually air, to heat and melt both the thermoplastic substrate material and the thermoplastic welding rod. The substrate and the rod fuse to produce a weldHot gas welding machinesMachines designed to perform a solid-state joint process that produces coalescence of materials under compressive force contact of workpieces rotating or moving relative to one another to produce heat and to plastically displace material from the faying surfacesFriction welding machinesMachines designed to weld bases and tops. Extrusion welding is a finishing technique where a bead of molten plastic is used to weld thermoplastic geomembrane materials.Extrusion welding machines Machines designed to join multiple pieces of metal through the use of a laser. Laser beam welding machines Machines designed to join multiple pieces of metal through the use of infrared light. Infrared welding machinesMoulds and diesMoulds for the production of low-stress, thick-walled components without sink marks and with high contour accuracy.Injection and compression mouldsMoulds for the production of hollow componentsBlow mouldsSpecialized tool used in manufacturing industries to cut or shape material mostly using a pressExtrusion diesParts for moulding purposes Standard parts for mouldsSystems to assembly heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic into the cavities of the mold.Hotrunner systemsHollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.MouldsIntegrated automation, Process control technique Control equipmentSensors for precise measurement. Electronic component, module, or subsystem whose purpose is to detect events or changes (edge and center)Edge and center sensorsControl equipment used to compare the output of a pressure system with the required condition and convert the error into a control action designed to reduce the error and bring the output of the system back to the desired response.Closed loop control equipment for pressureControl equipment used to compare the output of a temperature system with the required condition and convert the error into a control action designed to reduce the error and bring the output of the system back to the desired response.Closed loop control equipment for temperatureControl equipment used to compare the output of a tensile stress system with the required condition and convert the error into a control action designed to reduce the error and bring the output of the system back to the desired response.Closed loop control equipment for tensile stress of film,sheetMethods used to provide imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis for such applications as automatic inspection, process control, and robot guidanceMachine vision systemsSWCollection of instructions that enable the user to interact with a computer, its hardware, or perform taskSoftwareMaterial handlingA structure for storing bulk materialsSilosA system for discharging bulk material from silos Silo discharge devicesEquipment or systems used for drying of bulk materialDriers for bulk materialsConveyors (except factory trucks and carts)Either carrier systems or dilute-phase systems; carrier systems simply push items from one entry point to one exit pointPneumatic conveyorsMechanism that uses a rotating helical screw blade, called a "flighting", usually within a tube, to move liquid or granular materialsScrew conveyorsConveyors that raise and lower materials to different levels of a facility. Spiral conveyorsCarrying medium of a belt conveyor system Belt conveyorsDosing and metering equipmentSystems for adding masterbatch, powder, crushed or liquid additives by volumeVolumetric dosing and metering equipmentSystems for adding masterbatch, powder, crushed or liquid additives by weightGravimetric dosing and metering equipment,Handling technologyMechanical equipment used for the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal.Handling devicesAn automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose robot for manufacturing purposes Manipulating industrial robots, reprogrammableOne of the subsystems in a manufacturing system, where the individual components of a product are joined together and thus integrated into a semifinished or into the final product.Assembly systemsEquipment used for for separating product material from the sprueSprue separating equipmentMould changingMould storesEquipment that allows mold changes to be accomplished by one person via a remote pendant controller or by on-board controls. Mould changing transportersSystems used for pre-heating molds in separate stations Mould preheating stationsSystems used for speeding up the changeover time of moldsMould changing systemsMould fixing devices (power operated)Devices for positionally fixing a moulding Mechanical mould fixing devicesDevices for magnetically fixing a moulding Magnetic mould fixing devicesDevices that connect to each other to establish a connection that allows the passage of electric current.Energy couplingsPackaging technology for moulded parts and semifinished productsDevices designed for automatic means for stacking cases of goods or products Stacking devicesShrinking machinesMachines designed to create packages that are durable, transparent, and tamper proof. These clear plastic blister packs are used in conjunction with a cardboard blister card to keep the product in full view for the customer to examine.Blister packaging machinesPackaging equipment that forms cartons: erect, close, folded, side seamed and sealed cartons.Equipment for cartoningEquipment which provides automatic means for stacking cases of goods or products onto a palletEquipment for palletizingEquipment designed to apply a strap to an item to combine, stabilize, hold, reinforce, or fasten it. Equipment for strappingAncillary equipmentEquipment designed to pretreat material surfaces using mechanical, chemical, or physical methods.Surface pretreatment equipmentAncillary equipmentEquipment used for heating a cooling Heating and cooling unitsMechanical device used to facilitate heat exchange from water to a refrigerant in a closed loop system.Water chillersEquipment used for cooling purposes Internal cooling equipmentMetal separatorsSystems designed to collect dust including different kinds of powder, smog and even very tiny material Dust and fume extraction systems / Dedusting systemsSystems typically used in manufacturing with a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, and chemical vapors.Cleanroom systemsSystems designed to extract the gas from the mixture before it enters the dredge pump in order to avoid pump cavitation.Degassing systemsMixing device and thereby improves melt quality.Melt pumpsEquipment designed for injecting gas into the mold to create a hollow channel within a partEquipment for gas injectionEquipment designed for injecting water into the mold to create a hollow channel within a partEquipment for water injectionSystems designed to collect dust applying high-voltage electrostatic technologyElectrostatic systemsEquipment designed to clean away mold and die both efficiently and effectively.Mould and die cleaning equipmentEquipment designed to reduce weight and prevent the formation of sink marks,foaming agents are added to the traditional injection molding process like any other additive master batch.Equipment for injecting foaming agents into the meltMeasuring and test equipmentEquipment designed to measure the rheological properties (study of materials with both solid and fluid characteristics)Measuring and test equipment for rheologicalMeasuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic propertiesMeasuring instruments for investigation of a material's thickness Thickness gaugesEquipment designed to measure melt pressure Measuring equipment for melt pressureEquipment designed to measure tensile stress of films or sheets Measuring equipment for tensile stress of film,sheetEqipment designed to to determine if and in some cases where a leak has occurred in systems which contain liquids and gases.Leak detectorsEquipment designed to measure thermal properties (heat capacity, thermal conductivity, etc…)Measuring and test equipment for thermal propertiesEquipment designed for measuring melt temperatura Measuring equipment for melt tempeatureEquipment designed for measuring gaseous properies of materials Measuring and test equipment for gaseous propertiesEquipment designed for measuring electrical properies of materials Measuring and test equipment for electrical propertiesEquipment designed for measuring optical properties of materials Measuring and test equipment for optical propertiesEquipment designed for measuring moisture content Measuring equipment for moisture contentEquipment that reproduces the damage caused by sunlight, rain and dew.Accelerated weathering equipmentEquipment designed to find the mass of the bodies, balancing them with the calls weightsPrecision weighing equipmentEquipment designed for identifying plastc types Plastic types identification equipmentMeasuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic propertiesShort, slender, sharp-pointed pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place.ScrewsCylindrical containers bulging out in the middleBarrelsCylinders formed by winding flexible material around a tube or by turning it over and over on itself without folding.RollsCylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid.
NozzlesDevices that converts electricity into heat through the process of resistive or Joule heatingHeating elementsMachines with an edge that is designed to puncture, chop, slice or scrape surfaces or materials. Machine bladesDevices used to transfer fluid under pressure or vacuum from a stationary inlet to a rotating outlet, preserving and isolating the fluid connection.Rotary unions for liquidsSERVICES FOR THE PLASTICS AND RUBBER INDUSTRIEComputer software servicesProfessional literatureTrade directoriesTechnical booksTechnical dictionairesProfessional periodicalsTrade associationsLeasingSubcontractingScience and consultingPipe extrudersHeadsMultifilament SpoolsPipe windersCo-extruders for profilesCooling systemsThermoforming moldsCleaning ovens
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