24 Apr 2008
DSM Akulon® UltraflowTM, now with improved surface aesthetics
DSM Engineering Plastics have announced the introduction of Akulon® UltraflowTM with added gloss. The new grades will have improved surface finish, even with glass fiber loadings as high as 60%.
Charlie Costello, Automotive Manager for Greater China, DSM Engineering Plastics: “One of the common issues with high glass fiber loadings in polyamide 6 is the surface appearance. We discussed with some key customers on the benefits if they were offered our Akulon Ultraflow grades with added gloss and surface aesthetics. The demand was very encouraging. We took this comment to our research and technology department. With the proprietary technology that evolved in making these special grades, we have achieved surfaces that are resin rich, show no glass marks, and aesthetically are superior to what we see in the market from competition. Getting high quality surface appearances without painting is now possible with these special grades.”
Jan Waninge, Sales and Marketing Director, DSM Engineering Plastics Asia Pacific: “DSM as a company focuses on market driven innovations in polymer chemistry and compounding technology in engineering plastics. Half a decade back we introduced Akulon Ultraflow, a polyamide 6 with excellent flow and very high glass fiber loadings to replace conventional metals in structural applications where a high modulus material is needed. With this new innovation, we add new value to customers through process simplifications and costs. Initial trials with this grade in China, India and Europe have been successful. As of now this is a developmental grade but we will commercialize it for all customers over the next few months.”
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DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is a Business Group in the performance materials cluster of DSM, with sales in 2007 of EUR 1068 million (which number includes the sales of DSM Dyneema) and approximately 1500 employees worldwide. It is one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics offering a broad portfolio of high performance products including Stanyl® high performance polyamide and Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPE-E, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Xantar® polycarbonate, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins. These materials are used in technical components for electrical appliances, electronic equipment and cars, in barrier packaging films as well as in many mechanical and extrusion applications. With Stanyl®, it is the global market leader in high heat polyamides.
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