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Advanced Polymer Alloys Plans DuraGrip® TPE UV-Stable Grade Display at NPE 2006
DuraGrip TPE is a versatile material that enhances consumer and light industrial products through its elastomeric properties
WILMINGTON, DE (PRWEB) June 19, 2006 -– Advanced Polymer Alloys (APA) will spotlight its UV-stable DuraGrip TPE 6100 series as part of its display for NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase (McCormick Place, Chicago, June 19-23). APA is exhibiting at Booth 5139-K in the TPE/Rubber Pavilion on the third level of McCormick Place North Hall.
DuraGrip TPE is a versatile material that enhances consumer and light industrial products through its elastomeric properties and features including, when needed, a soft-touch feel. The unique UV-stable DuraGrip TPE 6100 series bonds well to engineered thermoplastic materials, including difficult-to-overmold nylon substrates, and won’t significantly fade with long-term exposure to sunlight.
“Unlike many other engineering thermoplastic bondable TPE products, which can be prone to yellowing, the DuraGrip 6100 series will not darken when exposed to ultraviolet light,” said Jeff Senich, business development manager for APA. “Long-term UV light resistance is an important performance characteristic enabling this material to meet narrow color stability tolerances found in critical applications like automotive interiors, window and door seals, and even office furniture and other durable goods. The color stability of this material is a clear benefit for our customers that distinguishes DuraGrip from other bondable elastomers.”
The 6100 series is one of four lines of DuraGrip TPE available from APA. It bonds well to PC, ABS, PC/ABS alloys, nylon, ASA, and other engineered thermoplastic materials, and was designed specifically for overmolding and co-extrusion processing. The other lines include the general purpose grade DuraGrip 6000, the high-performance DuraGrip 6200 series, and the extrusion-specific DuraGrip 6300, a material designed for optimal extrusion processing performance.
As part of its NPE plans, APA will also display its line of Alcryn® Melt-Processible Rubber™ (MPR), and will include end-use sample products for attendees to examine. The company will also conduct a give away of a handheld GPS system. The winner will be selected from qualified booth visitors who register for APA’s quarterly e-newsletter – Material Matters. The giveaway will be conducted after the show.
Visit APA during NPE 2006 at booth 5139-K, located in the TPE/Rubber Pavilion on the third level of McCormick North Hall. 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™, 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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