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Advanced Polymer Alloys Invites NPE 2006 Attendees to Stop, Feel the Difference
APA manufactures a full line of melt-processible elastomers (MPE) and is exhibiting at NPE 2006 as part of the inaugural TPE Pavilion. APA will showcase its signature series of Alcryn® Melt-Processible Rubber (MPR), as well as DuraGrip® TPE, its newest MPE, and its custom compounding capabilities. Each material offers design engineers, molders and processors soft-touch characteristics not available in other products and without compromising performance characteristics.
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) March 26, 2006 -- Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA) is inviting each of the 75,000 NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase (McCormick Place, Chicago, June 19-23) attendees to stop and “feel the difference.”
APA manufactures a full line of melt-processible elastomers (MPE) and is exhibiting at the event as part of the inaugural TPE Pavilion. APA will showcase its signature series of Alcryn® Melt-Processible Rubber (MPR), as well as DuraGrip® TPE, its newest MPE, and its custom compounding capabilities. Each material offers design engineers, molders and processors soft-touch characteristics not available in other products and without compromising performance characteristics.
“Being able to see, touch, and feel our materials will demonstrate to show attendees the value our product lines offer – value that can’t be conveyed through data sheets,” said Jeff Senich, business development manager for APA. “NPE’s TPE Pavilion gives us a great opportunity to connect with the people who benefit most from using melt-processible elastomers. Alcryn can substantially improve the feel of materials you think you already know. It can be a game changer.”
Alcryn MPR provides the ergonomic and performance qualities of rubber with superior oil, toughness, and weather resistance. When compared to TPEs and many vulcanized rubbers, Alcryn MPR outperforms in durability, coefficient of friction, and resistance to abrasion, chemicals, oils, fuels, and long-term exposure to sunlight and other aspects of weathering. Every grade in the product line can be made flame-retardant using a concentrate supplied by APA. And Alcryn can combine with common thermoplastic materials to produce unique textural effects in an economical way. Application examples on display will include automotive parts made with Alcryn MPR, as well as Alcryn MPR sheet applications.
DuraGrip TPE is a versatile material that enhances consumer or light industrial products through its elastomeric properties and features, including, when needed, a soft-touch feel. The DuraGrip TPE 6000 and 6800 series bond well to polypropylene and polyethylene, while the DuraGrip TPE 6100 series bonds to engineered thermoplastic materials, including difficult to overmold nylon substrates. And the new 6200 series offers excellent elastomeric properties as well as extrusion capability. Applications for industry include appliances, electronics, home improvement, household products, lawn and garden, office supplies, personal care, sports and leisure, and more.
Visit APA during NPE 2006 at booth 5139-K, located in the TPE/Rubber Pavilion on the third level of McCormick North Hall. Or visit www.APAinfo.com or call 888-663-6005.
About APA:
Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA), a division of Ferro Corporation, is the world’s leading supplier of Melt-Processible Elastomers (MPEs).
APA’s broad line of elastomers spans the entire TPE price/performance range – from the wide appeal of soft, affordable DuraGrip®, to top-performing Alcryn® MPR™, the world’s only melt-processible rubber.
Bridging the gap between design vision and engineering reality, APA’s unique material innovations deliver ideal performance properties to enhance the quality, appeal, and marketability of virtually every product.
APA’s goal is to provide customers with optimal material solutions for their specific needs – whether drawing from its full MPE line or compounding custom alloys.
Ferro Corporation is a major international producer of performance materials for industry, including coatings and performance chemicals. The company has operations in 20 countries.
For more information on the company’s product line, visit APA on the web at www.APAinfo.com or call 888-663-6005.
Alcryn®, Melt-Processible Rubber™ (MPR), DuraGrip®, and Melt-Processible Elastomers™ (MPE) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ferro Corporation. APA is a division of Ferro Corporation.
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