DuPont Engineering Polymers 1007 Market Street
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The DuPont Engineering Polymers business manufactures and sells Crastin PBT and Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resins, Delrin acetal resins, Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomers, DuPont ETPV engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates, Minlon® mineral-reinforced nylon resins, Thermx PCT polycyclohexylene dimethylterephthalates, Tynex nylon filaments, Vespel parts and shapes, Zenite liquid crystal polymers and Zytel nylon resins and Zytel HTN high-performance polyamides. These products serve global markets in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, consumer, electrical, electronic, healthcare, industrial, sporting goods and many other diversified industries. DuPont Electronic & Communication Technologies is a leading supplier of electronic materials, fluoropolymers, fluorochemicals and imaging technologies. DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation. |
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Tennis players will be able to gain extra power and longer string life thanks to the use of DuPont Teflon friction-reducing polymer. |
14 January 2009 |
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A year on from signing an alliance with Morph Technologies to bring nanottechnology to the automotive market, DuPont Engineering Polymers has announced a long-term alliance with California-based PowerMetal Technologies to develop and commercialise MetaFuse nanocrystalline metal/polymer hybrid technology. Initial development programs are targeting electronic hand-held devices, sporting goods, furniture, power tools and appliances. |
23 October 2008 |
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For the first time in automotive history, an oil pan module made from a thermoplastic polymer is now used for serial-production cars. |
23 October 2008 |
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As part of the business' overall business strategy, DuPont Engineering Polymers (EP) has realigned its European organizational and geographical structure to reflect the global nature of its business. |
31 August 2008 |
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Vamac DHC, the newest addition to the DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer family, cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-postcure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance. Vamac DHC cures in the molding press, eliminating the cost and delay of traditional oven curing. |
01 July 2007 |
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New technology that allows digital images to be printed directly on the DuPont SentryGlas automotive safety interlayer blends form and function by introducing design possibilities to an important safety feature. |
30 June 2007 |
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A new low-cost system for tyre pressure monitoring, manufactured by SmarTire Systems Inc. of Canada, uses rugged, extremely lightweight sensors made with DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66. |
29 June 2007 |
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Toyota's Crown and Lexus GS-300 boast a fuel-savings component that earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Powertrain Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers for Toyota and partners Aisan and DuPont Automotive. |
28 June 2007 |
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People often see things differently, especially color. With the need to ensure proper color matches in the auto industry, those differences can be costly. |
27 June 2007 |
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BMW's new K 1200 S motorcycle has dry-sump lubrication, developed for use in racing cars. This technology offers maximum operating safety even under extreme conditions, and it reduces motor height, as it does away with the oilpan. |
26 June 2007 |
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DuPont scientists have developed the new LX series of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide to meet growing demand for electronic components that can withstand the higher temperatures required for board assembly with lead-free solders. |
25 June 2007 |
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Cooper Bussmann is delivering benefits to its customers and reducing manufacturing costs with the redesign of its Telpower fused disconnect switches to use DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester. |
24 June 2007 |
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Innovative RedHat Next Generation solenoid valves from ASCO get a big assist from DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer in surviving harsh conditions. |
23 June 2007 |
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Dodge Nitro 2.8L Turbo Diesel sports a unique wide-band resonator from Woco Motor Acoustic Systems USA Inc. that captured top honors in last night’s Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division “Most Innovative Use of Plastics” Award in the powertrain category. |
22 June 2007 |
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Guardian Industries’ flush-mount sliding rear window for pickup trucks captured the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Performance and Customization category at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division Innovation Awards event. The window’s innovative design keys on the performance and design freedom afforded by DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester and DuPont Delrin acetal. |
21 June 2007 |
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Seele GmbH & Co.KG (Gersthofen/Germany) was presented with the ‘Innovation Award Architecture and Glass’ during Glasstec for its development of the world's largest self-supporting staircase, manufactured almost entirely from laminated glass. |
20 June 2007 |
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Leviton Manufacturing has sharpened its competitive edge with the adoption of DuPont Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester for fluorescent lamp holders. Scott Mast, engineering manager at Leviton’s plant in West Jefferson, N.C. said “In redesigning thermoset urea parts to use Crastin, we were able to meet high quality and reliability goals while meeting customer expectations for high-performance materials.” |
19 June 2007 |
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Square D Company is achieving benefits of easier field installation and lower manufacturing costs with the adoption of DuPont Zytel nylon as housings for high-performance circuit breakers. With a base and cover molded from a tough, strong, high-voltage-resistant grade of Zytel, the housings mark a trend-setting step away from traditional thermosets for such parts. |
18 June 2007 |
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A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation. |
18 December 2006 |
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“The hub isolator virtually eliminates the noise, vibration and harshness effects perceived as ‘shift clunk’ when shifting from neutral into gear,” said Scott Olig, materials engineer, R&D, at Mercury Marine. |
17 December 2006 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers today announced that it is introducing DuPont Entira Strong, a polymeric additive that helps improve the performance and processibility of tapes, filaments and films made out of oriented polypropylene and polyester. The addition of Entira Strong, even at loading levels as low as 2 to 3 percent by weight, delivers a multitude of performance-enhancing features ranging from increased hot drawability and tenacity to reduced dusting and splitting. |
16 December 2006 |
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“In this the 50th anniversary year of Delrin, our new grades underscore our ongoing commitment to adapt and improve the world’s first acetal resin to satisfy evolving customer requirements,” said George Hesser, Delrin marketing manager for the Americas. |
15 December 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide. The new grade, Zytel HTN53G50LRHF, is making its debut at the NPE 2006 exhibition this week. |
14 December 2006 |
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Automotive headlamps, a significant opportunity to add personality to vehicle styling, can now be manufactured more cost effectively through a new “Design-Materials-Processing” solution developed by DuPont Automotive. A combination of new DuPont Crastin PBT grades, innovative manufacturing techniques plus design and development support enables direct metallization of automotive headlamp bezels, the trim ring that not only supports the headlamp, but provides distinction in design. |
13 December 2006 |
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Advancements in engineering polymers for innovative applications from the worlds of automotive manufacture, electrics and electronics, sport and leisure, amongst many others. The company will also celebrate the 50th birthday of DuPont Delrin polyacetal, the “original” acetal resin invented by DuPont which continues to deliver outstanding mechanical performance. |
12 December 2006 |
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Bio-based and biodegradable packaging just got better. DuPont Packaging today launched commercial availability of DuPont Biomax Strong, an additive that improves the performance of bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid packaging. |
11 December 2006 |
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Two new grades of Zenite LCP deliver even better flow properties than typical LCPs along with other desirable property combinations required for connectors and other board-mounted electronic components. One grade, Zenite 7244, combines low warp with very high flow. The other, Zenite7140X, is well-suited for board assembly processes using lead-free solder. Its heat deflection temperature is 300ºC, and it has good knit-line strength and an excellent over-all balance of properties. |
10 December 2006 |
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Responding to changing needs in the electrical and electronics industry, DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer. |
09 December 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide. |
08 December 2006 |
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All polymer-based components of the new DIAMIR touring and freeride ski bindings, from the company Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings, are made of engineering polymers from DuPont. High requirements in terms of reliability and safety meant the Swiss manufacturer turned to a highly impact-resistant grade of DuPont Delrin acetal resin two specially modified impact-resistant and glass-reinforced grades of DuPont Zytel nylon. |
07 December 2006 |
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Five injection-moulded parts of unreinforced DuPont Delrin acetal contribute to the smooth, efficient operation of the Bocemix, a patented new bone-cement mixer which makes injecting acrylic bone-cement faster, easier and more consistent for orthopaedic surgeons. |
06 December 2006 |
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Whether a comfortable width during a relaxed cruise or a precise level of side support on fast curves, active backrest width adjustment (referred to as the ALBV system) from L&P Automotive Europe (formerly Schukra), Nuremberg, enables optimal side support whatever the situation. Integrated in the front seats of the more sporting models from BMW, the electronically-controlled system uses signals from the ESP sensors to adjust the angle between the backrest and its side cushions according to the style of motoring. |
05 December 2006 |
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The trend toward use of thermoplastic in engine rocker covers takes a giant step forward with Chrysler Group’s new inline 2.0L and 2.4L 4-cylinder world engine that powers the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot. |
04 December 2006 |
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Twelve grades of DuPont engineering polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products and equipment are making their debut at the MD&M West exposition in Anaheim, Calif. |
10 September 2006 |
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Recognising the role of designers and design-engineers in the development of polymer-based products, DuPont Engineering Polymers is tailoring the presentation of its portfolio of high-performance polymers at PDM 2006 (Telford, 26th-28th September 2006) to address this specific audience. The exhibit in Hall 2, Stand G21, will portray a range of commercialised polymer parts and components, by both area of application and functional performance, in an innovative “three-dimensional” display conceived by the industrial designer Chris Lefteri. |
10 September 2006 |
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A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation. |
09 September 2006 |
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A tube of hot-oil-resistant DuPont Zytel nylon carries oil from the filter to the six-speed direct-shift gearbox’s control unit of Volkswagen’s trend-setting dual-clutch gearbox. To produce the complex-shaped tube cost-effectively and at the same time avoid demoulding problems, German automotive supplier IBS Filtran combines injection-moulding with laser-transmission welding to join separately moulded parts without risk of producing loose particles that might contaminate the oil. A ring of heat- and oil-resistant DuPont Vamacethylene acrylic elastomer seals the oil tube from the gearbox. |
09 September 2006 |
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New grade of DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer delivers multiple benefits as an impact modifier for adhesives, coatings and other thermoset resin systems. |
08 September 2006 |
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‘1000’ is the name of the new motorcycle boot from Puma, developed by the world-renowned sporting goods manufacturer for both the professional racer and hobby biker. A core safety element of the boot’s design is an adjustable clamp made of a stiff yet elastic grade of Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The material combines particularly elastic deformation behaviour with a high degree of protective support for the ankle in the event of an accident. |
08 September 2006 |
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Components used to secure and steer the newest models of the Snowbike¹, manufactured by the Austrian company Brenter (www.snowbike.com), are made of DuPont Zytel ST801. They consist of the hinge, which conveys handlebar movements to the front runner for steering, and the brackets, that attach the frame to the skis. |
07 September 2006 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers today announced that it is introducing DuPont Entira Strong, a polymeric additive that helps improve the performance and processibility of tapes, filaments and films made out of oriented polypropylene and polyester. The addition of Entira Strong, even at loading levels as low as 2 to 3 percent by weight, delivers a multitude of performance-enhancing features ranging from increased hot drawability and tenacity to reduced dusting and splitting. |
07 September 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers is developing thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise to open new opportunities for design and production of parts delivering higher performance, lighter weight and/or increased molding productivity. |
06 September 2006 |
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Components used to secure and steer the newest models of the Snowbike¹, manufactured by the Austrian company Brenter (www.snowbike.com), are made of DuPont Zytel ST801. They consist of the hinge, which conveys handlebar movements to the front runner for steering, and the brackets, that attach the frame to the skis. |
06 September 2006 |
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Since it officially opened nine months ago, the DuPont Corporate Research & Development Center in Pudong, Shanghai, now houses several DuPont businesses and over 100 scientists and technicians working to deliver DuPont innovations tailored to the needs of the Asia Pacific region. |
05 September 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer and DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide delivering improved processing and performance. The new materials are making their debut at the NPE 2006 plastics exhibition this week. |
05 September 2006 |
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Staying ahead of increasing demand for DuPont Vespel parts, DuPont Engineering Polymers has expanded its polyimide resin production, providing a 50 percent increase of the resin required for production of direct-formed Vespel SP-1 and SP-21 polyimide parts. |
04 September 2006 |
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A highlight of the DuPont exhibit at ISPO, held in Munich, will be the introduction of a unique concept for the manufacture of semi-disposable, multi-use water-resistant and breathable outdoor garments based on a DuPont Hytrel engineering thermoplastic elastomer active membrane. |
04 September 2006 |
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The DuPont polymer portfolio boasts a range of products for high temperature applications, typically those in the automotive and electrical/ electronic industries. One such recent example is the development of a heat-shield, made of Zytel HTN PPA, to protect the beauty-covers of the new Mercedes’ three-litre 6-cylinder diesel motors from overheating. |
30 July 2006 |
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“In this the 50th anniversary year of Delrin, our new grades underscore our ongoing commitment to adapt and improve the world’s first acetal resin to satisfy evolving customer requirements,” said George Hesser, Delrin marketing manager for the Americas. |
30 July 2006 |
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The German firm of MANN+HUMMEL, a major global partner for the automotive and engineering industries, picked DuPont Zytel HTN polyphthalamide for the air-intake manifold in the 4.2 liter diesel motor that powers the Audi A8. This high-performance polyamide’s good mechanical properties withstand high temperatures as well as aggressive gases and liquids such as fuels, lubricants, combustion products and brine, over long periods. Parts molded from this resin show outstanding dimensional stability. |
29 July 2006 |
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The need for innovation, new technologies and strategies to manage challenges borne from a fiercely competitive global marketplace are a few of the themes that emerged from the results of the DuPont Engineering Polymers survey. |
29 July 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced at NPE that it is moving forward with plans to produce a new family of high-performance thermoplastic resins and elastomer products made with renewable resources. |
28 July 2006 |
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Momentum explores 12 major consumer trends responsible for shaping future product design and then presents more than 50 innovative materials from either DuPont or INVISTA along those trends in a way that stimulates new product design ideas. |
28 July 2006 |
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Dr. Nandan Rao, vice president, technology for DuPont Performance Materials, announced that DuPont Engineering Polymers plans to introduce its first nanocomposites in 2007 and gave a preview of their potential benefits and underlying technology. |
27 July 2006 |
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A new grade of DuPont Thermx PCT high-performance polyester has what it takes to make durable components for the emerging generation of smaller, hotter-running automotive ignition coils. |
27 July 2006 |
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With a V-0 UL94 flammability classification, a halogen-free formula and other desirable properties, a new DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide resin meets emerging requirements of electronic component manufacturers around the world. The new material, a 30 percent glass-reinforced PPA designated as Zytel HTNFR52G30NH. |
26 July 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers is developing thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise to open new opportunities for design and production of parts delivering higher performance, lighter weight and/or increased molding productivity. |
26 July 2006 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide. The new grade, Zytel HTN53G50LRHF. |
25 July 2006 |
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Responding to changing needs in the electrical and electronics industry, DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer and DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide delivering improved processing and performance. |
25 July 2006 |
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DuPont Performance Elastomers has announced that its Viton FreeFlow Z200 fluoroelastomer process aids have been declared compliant with food contact regulations in Europe for use in finished film-type food packaging materials. |
24 July 2006 |
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Automotive headlamps, a significant opportunity to add personality to vehicle styling, can now be manufactured more cost effectively through a new “Design-Materials-Processing” solution developed by DuPont Automotive. A combination of new DuPont Crastin PBT grades, innovative manufacturing techniques plus design and development support enables direct metallization of automotive headlamp bezels, the trim ring that not only supports the headlamp, but provides distinction in design. |
24 July 2006 |
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Nidecker of Switzerland has developed the ACT 1, a new all-polymer snowboard binding on which the heel-cup can be easily adjusted to the precise size of the rider's boot. The patented binding is made almost entirely of two engineering polymers, DuPont Zytel nylon and DuPont Hytrel engineering thermoplastic elastomer. 'On one hand, most all-polymer bindings have a one-piece base and are sold in three sizes, to make up for the fact that they cannot be accurately adjusted for different boot sizes,' explains Arnaud Muscatelli, project manager at Nidecker, one of the first European companies to manufacture snowboards. |
21 May 2006 |
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The high thermal and hydrolysis resistance of DuPont Thermx PCT, DuPont's new family of thermoplastic polyester resins, opens fresh ways for cost-effective solutions of problems in the electrical and electronics industries. With their high short-term thermal resistance, these resins can withstand temperatures which occur in surface-mount reflow or through-hole soldering with lead-free solders—up to 265°C. Flame-retardant types meet the recently introduced tougher requirements for glow-wire resistance which now apply to unattended domestic electrical appliances. Tyco Electronics uses this DuPont PCT (polycyclohexylene dimethyl terephthalate) for making many connectors and interconnection devices for the automotive and other industries. |
21 May 2006 |
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Twelve grades of DuPont engineering polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products and equipment are making their debut at the MD&M West exposition in Anaheim, Calif. The materials are among the first commercial offerings to emerge from a recently launched DuPont initiative to develop and market a broad portfolio of engineering plastics and elastomers for non-implantable medical devices and for diagnostic or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The initiative utilizes the company's expertise and long experience in polymer science, quality, safety and regulatory compliance for the medical products market. |
20 May 2006 |
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The Italian company MGM SpA has switched from aluminium to DuPont Zytel nylon for three key components of a technology which makes inline skates more manoeuvrable. They feature on the new Night Hawk CS model from Fila Skates. The change of material not only maintains extremely high levels of performance in terms of stiffness and elasticity, but also reduces production and assembly costs. This in turn has enabled the company to make its latest skates more affordable to a wider range of users. |
20 May 2006 |
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Powerful modern diesel engines generate a lot of heat in the tightly packed engine compartment. Conventional, relatively inexpensive nylons used under the hood for large covers soon meet their thermal tolerance limits. That is why DaimlerChrysler chose an efficient and cost-effective solution for its new 3-liter six-cylinder diesel engines: a heat shield made of PPA-based (polyphthalamide) DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance paolyamide to protect the multi-functional beauty cover made of glass- and mineral-reinforced nylon from local overheating. Tier-1 supplier Woco Industrietechnik GmbH, of Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany, developed these parts and supplies them to DaimlerChrysler. |
19 May 2006 |
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DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announced that new production capabilities for its safety glass interlayers are now operational. The facilities expansions were put in place in response to strong global demand growth for impact-resistant glass. Key to the expansion is opening of the company's new manufacturing line in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which makes DuPont SentryGlas Plus interlayers for global markets. |
19 May 2006 |
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The new AEGIS shaft grounding coupling promises to protect motor bearings against electrical damage produced by shaft current. Electro Static Technology, an ITW Company based in Mechanic Falls, Maine (U.S.), produces the coupling using eight key housing and sealing parts moulded from glass-reinforced, flame-retardant grades of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66 resin. |
18 May 2006 |
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A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation. It is currently sold in Belgium and Italy, and will be rolled-out across Europe in 2006. Strong and rigid Delrin was selected for the majority of the device's parts due to the material's good moisture, heat, and solvent resistance, combined with high tensile and flexural strength plus low elongation. |
18 May 2006 |
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A new grade of DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer delivers multiple benefits as an impact modifier for adhesives, coatings and other thermoset resin systems. Called Vamac MR, it can improve impact resistance, flexibility at low temperatures and high-temperature resistance in applications such as cyanoacrylate adhesives, phenolic resin formulations and flexible epoxy circuit board coatings. The new modifier is thermally stable up to 280ºC. It is an amorphous polymer with a sub-zero glass transition temperature (-30ºC), resulting in very good low-temperature flexibility. Unlike other Vamac grades, Vamac MR has no added chemicals which can impact adhesive performance. |
17 May 2006 |
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To meet the main requirements of ruggedness and torsion resistance for the housing of Continental Automotive Systems Division's recently-introduced Electronic Stability Control system, the part's developers chose high-impact DuPont Zytel Stiff-Super-Tough nylon. 'In the past we used aluminium for such housings,' says Kai Allissat, manager, Program Planning & Control ESC Sensors at Continental's Automotive Systems Division, 'but to save costs we looked for alternatives. Our new design is made of two halves injection-moulded from heat-stabilised Zytel SST nylon reinforced with 25 percent glass fibre. With this material we were able to cut the housing's manufacturing costs by 40 percent compared to metal.' |
17 May 2006 |
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DuPont announces a broad portfolio of scientifically engineered performance materials that provides manufacturers and retailers with 'one stop' shopping for their winter sports apparel and outdoor accessories. DuPont's array of products, which includes DuPont Active Layer, DuPont Sorona and DuPont ComforMax, are based on the latest advancements in materials technology. While each has its own unique attributes and benefits, when used together DuPont's performance products allow manufacturers to take their designs to new heights. |
16 May 2006 |
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Headlamp bezels for the new Ford Transit (world premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, 25th April 2006) are made of Zytel 103 HSL, a heat-stabilised nylon 66 from DuPont. The headlamp, the first to be fully developed and manufactured in Turkey, is supplied by Turkish company Mako, a leading automotive electrical component manufacturer owned by Magnetti Marelli (Italy). |
16 May 2006 |
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The component consists of two ring-shaped plastic parts joined by eight titanium rods. The plastic parts, made of DuPont Delrin 150 acetal resin, are over-molded onto the rods. The isolator is mounted on a sleeve that mates with the propeller shaft. When the engine is shifted into gear, the isolator functions as a torque spring, absorbing the difference in rotational energy between the shaft of the propeller, which at the instant of shifting is turning lazily in the water, and the engine's drive gears, which are spinning at 264 rpm. |
15 May 2006 |
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With an innovative design and the use of two DuPont engineering polymers, 4tiX, a new super-lightweight ski-binding by Austrian winter-sports-equipment maker Atomic, combines comfort and reliability with added safety in complex twisting falls. The two toe-clamps, which hold the front of the ski-boot and release it if the skier falls, are made of glass-reinforced Zytel nylon. The toe-piece housing, the automatic heel-release housing and a large number of other components are made of Delrin acetal. |
15 May 2006 |
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DuPont, a leader in the development of organic light emitting diode displays, today announced a significant technology breakthrough in its OLED technology, taking a significant step toward commercialization of this next generation flat panel display offering. Using advanced materials, OLEDs produce low power, thin, high-performance flat panel displays. OLED panels are emissive, eliminating the need for backlights and simplifying display design compared to other display technologies, such as liquid crystal displays. |
25 April 2006 |
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DuPont today announced the launch of a solar energy program at its Chestnut Run facilities here to further its research in next-generation solar panel technology. The company has installed three rows of large photovoltaic solar panels to convert the sun's energy into electricity for an existing R&D and business facility at the site. The system, which can provide enough electricity for eight homes, was installed by WorldWater & Power Corp. The solar panels were made by GE Energy in Newark, Del. The system is being equally funded by DuPont and a Green Energy Fund grant from the Delaware Energy Office. |
11 April 2006 |
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Originally introduced to address the extreme demands of the hurricane market, SentryGlas Plus is finding new applications around the world including embassies, high rise building facades, balustrades, handrails, floors and overhead glazing. DuPont's latest glass interlayer offering provides architects with expanded capabilities for meeting increasingly stringent building codes. It is stronger, clearer and more durable than traditional interlayers. |
18 October 2005 |
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Powerful modern diesel motors generate a lot of heat in the tightly packed motor compartment. The conventional, relatively inexpensive, nylons which are used under the bonnet for large covers soon meet their thermal tolerance limits. That is why DaimlerChrysler chose an efficient and cost-effective solution for its new three-litre 6-cylinder diesel motors: a heat-shield of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance nylon to protect the multi-functional beauty-cover made of glass- and mineral-reinforced nylon from local overheating. Woco Industrietechnik GmbH, of Bad Soden-Salmünster, a Tier-1 supplier, developed these parts and supplies them to DaimlerChrysler. |
18 October 2005 |
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Elegant yet functional packaging solutions for the luxury market, often around the theme of perfect transparency, as well as new technologies for increased aesthetic appeal form the highlights of the DuPont Cosmetic Solutions exhibit at Luxe Pack 2005 (2-5 November 2005 in Monaco). Value-adding materials, consulting and technical expertise are key strengths of DuPont, a leader in the field of cosmetic packaging, who will be exhibiting at stand VA4. |
30 September 2005 |
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The recent renovation of the Main Branch at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, PA., is an example of the design elements made possible by SentryGlas Expressions. Prominently featured in the design of the library's windows, walkways and stairs, the decorative interlayers add vitality and radiance to the project. SentryGlas Expressions design elements at the library include illustrative images of globes, embedded within the glass to create an effect of openness and space, while dividing the computer lab from areas of study. The same technology also features in the Brookline library's 'light wall,' which projects natural light from a rooftop skylight onto both floors creating an open, airy feeling. |
29 September 2005 |
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To improve the fire-safety of unattended domestic electrical appliances, the revised IEC 60335-1 standard lays down more stringent requirements for the glow-wire test for plastics materials. Many engineering plastics in DuPont's portfolio of thermoplastics meet or exceed these tighter safety requirements, which govern their use in electrical and electronic components of washing machines, refrigerators, cooking ovens, microwaves and similar appliances. This new standard is coming into force now. |
19 September 2005 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Products introduces DuPont ACE, a new acrylic co-elastomer that cost-effectively fills the gap between high- and mid-range elastomers. Designed to meet the needs of the global automotive industry, DuPont ACE can cost effectively replace ECO, CPE, high VA content and in some cases ACM in intermediate fluid and temperature resistance applications, such as turbocharger hoses, cold side, Transmission Oil Cooler hoses, molded air ducts and fuel hose covers. |
07 September 2005 |
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DuPont has recently signed a global licensing agreement with the UK company Quality Plated Plastics for the metal plating of DuPont Delrin. It represents the latest step in the formation of a network of licensees who can offer a pre-treatment process, developed by DuPont, for the painting and plating of DuPont's acetal resin. The Slovenian company, Secaplast D.O.O., is an example of a global licensee for the painting process. On the basis of these developments, DuPont aims to encourage the development of plastic components for consumer goods, which combine function and aesthetics with the additional benefits of lower cost and increased productivity. |
31 August 2005 |
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DuPont unveiled the DuPont Active Layer at the 2005 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held in Salt Lake City (US) in August. A new scientifically engineered film, the DuPont Active Layer provides waterproof and windproof protection to active apparel that helps people stay dry and comfortable during inclement weather conditions. The DuPont Active Layer is featured in a variety of clothing products, such as ski and snowboard gloves, winter sports jackets, golf rain gear, shoes and hunting apparel. |
31 August 2005 |
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Among material applications to be presented is the use of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide resin for a heat shield used under the bonnet. Other diverse areas of application will include sport & leisure, industrial baking and electronics, where DuPont materials such as its thermoplastic polyesters (Thermx PCT und Crastin PBT) and DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer resins feature prominently. |
29 August 2005 |
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The Active Layer manages moisture through an impenetrable yet breathable layer of film of high quality construction that provides superior functional performance. Also, the film is recyclable if used with 100 percent polyester fabrics. Beyond apparel, DuPont Active Layer is finding increasing acceptance in many end uses requiring waterproof, breathable and windproof characteristics, such as operating room gowns, some personal protective apparel, backpacks, sleeping bags and bedding covers. |
11 August 2005 |
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FAKRA-standard connectors, manufactured by US company Osram Sylvania and moulded from DuPont Zytel nylon, are emerging as the preferred links for on-board cabling used with satellite radio and a wide range of other telematics systems. Mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness and toughness, and the ability to meet tight moulding tolerances make the DuPont material first choice for the application. |
20 July 2005 |
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A shift plate made of DuPont Zytel nylon carries the fully integrated gear-change control system of DaimlerChrysler's trend-setting 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox. The complex part, about 40 cm long and moulded to close tolerances, maintains its vital functional properties even though it works while immersed in gear oil at up to 140 °C. A flexible printed circuit, based on the DuPont Pyralux system, connects the electronics with the magnetic valves and with various sensors and floats which are also mounted on the shift plate. The entire module was developed and is supplied by Siemens VDO Automotive AG, Regensburg. Geiger technik, of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, supplies the shift plate. |
12 July 2005 |
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A new low-cost system for tyre pressure monitoring, manufactured by SmarTire Systems Inc. of Canada, uses rugged, extremely lightweight sensors made with DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66. Spurred by demands to extend tyre life and improve safety, tyre-pressure monitoring, which is already widely used in heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles, is set for a major expansion in passenger cars. Recent US legislation requires all light passenger vehicles built or imported into the US to be equipped with tyre monitoring systems by the 2008 model year. |
27 June 2005 |
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Leave it to DuPont to find the answer to the age-old question of how to keep beer cold on a hot summer day. Utilizing its expertise as a global leader in producing science-based, innovative packaging solutions, DuPont today announced that the DuPont 'Cool2Go' wrap, is being used for the first time on beer cans to keep beer colder for a longer period of time. |
20 June 2005 |
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The stepless automatic drive in the sporty MINI car can operate maintenance-free, thanks in part to the exceptional abrasion resistance and other high-performance capabilities of sealing rings made of DuPont Vespel SP polyimide. The drive, a continuously variable transmission type, is made by ZF Getriebe GmbH of Germany. |
01 June 2005 |
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Pedalite, designed and manufactured by Pedalite Limited of Kingston-upon-Thames (UK), is a patent-protected, non battery-dependent bicycle pedal light with an integral energy storage system. It incorporates three DuPont engineering polymers for key components, all selected for their ability to withstand harsh use in extreme conditions. Pedalite was a recent recipient of the Consumer Product Design Award 2005 at the Plastics Industry Awards held in London in May. It will also be part of the DuPont exhibit (Hall A2, Stand 42) at ISPO, the international trade fair for sports equipment and fashion, held in Munich, Germany, 3-5 July 2005. |
31 May 2005 |
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Recent tests of injection molded samples of high-density polyethylene with just 25 percent wood demonstrate that very small amounts of Fusabond W PC-576D can produce improvements in tensile strength and flex strength compared with composites containing no coupling agent. Earlier trials with a typical, highly filled extrusion formulation, HDPE with 55 percent wood, had shown that just 0.5 percent Fusabond W PC-576D can deliver a three-fold reduction in water absorption after 30 days, a two-fold increase in strength and higher stiffness versus no coupling agent. |
23 May 2005 |
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The Procap respiratory protection helmet, designed and manufactured by Scott Health and Safety of Finland to help protect workers in tough and hazardous environments, has three major parts made of DuPont Zytel Stiff Super Tough nylon. The material was selected for its light weight, impact resistance and overall outstanding mechanical resistance at high and low temperatures. |
09 May 2005 |
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Teleflex Fluid Systems Europe (TFSE), a global manufacturer of PTFE hoses and accessories, will feature two products for the automotive industry benefiting from DuPont material science at Engine Expo 2005 in Stuttgart, Germany, 31 May to 2 June 2005. |
29 April 2005 |
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The Procap respiratory protection helmet, designed and manufactured by Scott Health and Safety of Finland to help protect workers in tough and hazardous environments, has three major parts made of DuPont™ Zytel® SST (Stiff Super Tough) nylon. |
25 April 2005 |
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The ‘bottle in the bottle’ is an innovative and intelligent packaging concept for cosmetics and pharmacy products, developed by the German company Gaplast GmbH and using DuPont packaging resins. |
25 April 2005 |
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Building on the proprietary DuPont thermal mass transfer technology that has significantly impacted the flexo industry, DuPont Packaging Graphics is introducing the next generation of the revolutionary DuPont™ Cyrel®FAST system - the Cyrel®FAST TD4260. |
25 April 2005 |
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Speech made by Danielle Blomert, Marketing Director, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Europe at the press presentation of DuPont Security and Solutions on Friday 22 April 2005 |
25 April 2005 |
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The new Lock&Peel technology from DuPont Packaging Solutions provides brand owners and packaging converters with greater freedom to design specific, unique peel properties for their packaging. |
25 April 2005 |
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The VT1F stepless automatic drives, made by automotive transmission and suspension systems specialist ZF Friedrichshafen AG, need no maintenance thanks in part to highly abrasion-resistant sealing rings made of DuPont™ Vespel® SP polyimide. |
25 April 2005 |
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A co-extruded cork, with an expanded core of DuPont™ Elvax® ethylene-vinyl acetate, has been recently launched by Anton Volpini De Maestri Packaging Enterprises L.C. of Spittal, Austria. |
25 April 2005 |
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A lip gloss tube combines glass-like transparency with squeezable flexibility. A cream jar and essence bottle achieve visual harmony between high gloss and a luxurious frosted appearance in forms that imbed a circle or a cylinder within a square. |
25 April 2005 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) and its Security & Solutions business, are marketing two technologies arming brand-owners with the necessary tools in the ongoing fight against counterfeiting and tampering. |
25 April 2005 |
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Companies around the world are demanding solutions to protect their products and their customers from counterfeits.
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25 April 2005 |
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DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers opened a new DuPont™ Bynel® and DuPont™ Fusabond® adhesive resins production facility in Shenzhen, China, in mid-March 2005. |
16 March 2005 |
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Industrial baking tins made of DuPont Thermx high temperature polyester are gaining acceptance across Europe as a viable alternative to their metal counterparts. |
09 March 2005 |
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Industrial baking tins made of DuPont™ Thermx® high temperature polyester are gaining acceptance across Europe as a viable alternative to their metal counterparts. |
08 March 2005 |
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DuPont™ Teflon® surface protection for high-quality cement products, developed by Rinn Beton- und Naturstein (Germany), DuPont and BETRA (Germany), has established itself as a worldwide market innovation. |
08 March 2005 |
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With effect from February 2005, Alfa Chemicals Limited, a leading speciality chemical distributor, is the new distributor of DuPont fluoropolymer additives, including Zonyl® fluoroadditives and selected grades of Teflon® fluoropolymer PTFE powders and dispersions, in the UK and Ireland. Both companies are committed to ensuring continuity of supply during the transition of business. |
04 March 2005 |
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A swirl generator, made from DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer, is used to rotate combustion air before it enters the turbocharger compressor of specific BMW diesel engines. |
04 March 2005 |
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At Interpack 2005 in Düsseldorf, 21-27 April 2005, DuPont will present its broad offering for the packaging industry at Stand D21, Hall 10. |
03 March 2005 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) announced a price increase of 0.30 Euro/kg for DuPont™ Vamac® GLS, Vamac® HVG and Vamac® DP elastomers. These products are used in a variety of industries and applications. The price increase is part of a global price adjustment and is effective April 1st, 2005. |
01 March 2005 |
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The glass-like transparency of DuPont™ Surlyn®, combined with the material’s soft squeezability, toughness and chemical resistance, made it the clear choice for the packaging of Laneige Shining Lip Gloss, a recent introduction by AmorePacific of Seoul, Korea. |
24 February 2005 |
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The architects of Lancel’s redesigned signature store in Paris’ historic Place de l’Opéra have incorporated DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ decorative laminated glass technology as a key element in achieving the “audacious and innovative” style required by this prestigious client. |
17 February 2005 |
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DuPont has introduced tailor-made, low-gel coupling agents for production of improved halogen-free insulation and jacketing for wire and cable. Available in a very broad choice of base polymers, DuPont Fusabond modifiers enable compounders to improve both mechanical properties and flame retardancy by allowing increased filler levels in halogen-free, flame retardant and low-smoke insulation and jacketing compounds used in wire and cable constructions. |
17 February 2005 |
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A paper, co-authored by Dr. Stephen J. Bennison of DuPont’s Glass Laminating Solutions business unit, on the “Mechanical Response of Cracked Laminated Plates”, has received recognition from ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers). |
31 January 2005 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers will be running a ‘Material and Design Clinic’ (Hall 2/ Stand G19) at PDM 2005, the new event for the UK plastics design and moulding sector being held at the Telford International Centre, 12-14 April 2005. |
20 January 2005 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers holds 'Material and Design Clinic' at PDM 2005. |
20 January 2005 |
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One year to the month after Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars, the Rovers are still roaming the planet, sending back crystal-clear images of the Martian surface. Their durable parts help keep them going, enabled by DuPont science. |
20 January 2005 |
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Over the next three months, DuPont is once again inviting converters, moulders and consumer goods producers worldwide to submit their latest innovations for the company’s packaging awards programme. |
19 January 2005 |
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A mirror-housing bracket, made of DuPont™ Rynite® PET, won the chassis/hardware category at last November’s ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics Program’, an event hosted by the American Society of Plastics Engineers. |
06 January 2005 |
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The newest addition to the DuPont™ Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomer family – Vamac® DHC – cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-postcure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance. Vamac® DHC cures in the moulding press, eliminating the cost and delay of traditional oven curing.
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08 December 2004 |
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The newest addition to the DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer family - Vamac DHC - cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-post-cure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance. |
08 December 2004 |
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The winners of the international DuPont Packaging Awards 2004
(www.dupont.com/packaging/awards/) have been announced. Selecting from a total of 104 entries, the eight-member judging panel nominated 22 international food and non-food packaging innovations for awards.
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24 November 2004 |
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Visitors to Glasstec 2004 will be the first in the world to see, touch and walk on ‘Ganzglastreppe’, a freestanding, laminated glass stairway. |
09 November 2004 |
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'Security, Safety, Styling, Sound reduction, and Solar protection.' They're the five 'S's and five key automotive benefits receiving star treatment at the DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions stand (11/H71) at Glasstec from November 9 to 13, 2004. |
09 November 2004 |
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-“In 2004”, said Luigi Robbiati, Vice-President, DuPont Glass Laminated Solutions, “we demonstrated our commitment to meet changing customer needs in the construction and automotive industries through significant investments in new products, processes and services. |
09 November 2004 |
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DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announced at the Glasstec show the industry's first PVB interlayers to enable white, digitally printed images and design effects to be embedded securely inside laminated safety glass. |
09 November 2004 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced additional price increases effective 1 January 2005 in Europe, Middle East and Africa for a number of its products. |
01 November 2004 |
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Picture a bubble in a bottle. That’s the effect that can be achieved using the innovative new “overmoulding” technology patented by Estée Lauder and developed jointly by Estée Lauder, its suppliers MBF Plastiques and SAF, and DuPont Cosmetic Solutions.
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29 October 2004 |
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Building on the “Triangle of Innovation” – daring design, advanced materials and in-depth process know-how - DuPont pioneers groundbreaking material science and technologies for cosmetic and personal care packaging. |
29 October 2004 |
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Striking decorative effects for luxury packaging that are impossible to achieve with glass are now within reach, thanks to DuPont’s new Thick Wall Bottle (TWB) technology.
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29 October 2004 |
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Combining the luxury look and transparency of glass with exciting creative potential and the performance benefits of advanced polymers, DuPont™ Surlyn® is rapidly becoming the new “material of choice” for jars for cosmetics and personal care products.
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29 October 2004 |
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As many designers have been discovering, the extraordinary versatility of DuPont™ Corian® makes it a material limited only by the imagination. |
29 October 2004 |
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To meet growing demand for electronic components that can withstand the higher temperatures required for board assembly with lead-free solders, DuPont scientists have developed the new LX series of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN high performance polyamide. |
20 October 2004 |
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DuPont Surlyn® enables the injection moulding of thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids. |
20 October 2004 |
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The first commercial application for the new paintable grades of DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resins is a door handle with an integral latch system for a technically advanced domestic washing machine made by the Gorenje company.
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20 October 2004 |
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For producing three-dimensionally bent guide tubes for dipsticks, Schneegans Silicon GmbH, an Austrian supplier to the automotive industry, uses cost-efficient, innovative water-injection moulding together with a grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon developed for this technology.
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20 October 2004 |
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Vino-Lok, a glass stopper with a sealing ring made of DuPont™ Elvax® eythylene-vinyl acetate and developed by Alcoa Deutschland, is on its way to replacing traditional cork seals, particularly on finer wines. |
20 October 2004 |
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DuPont has announced that its Fluoropolymers and FluoroSurfaces business units, representing market segmentation of its DuPont™ Teflon® fluoropolymer products, have been consolidated into one business under the name ,Fluoropolymer Solutions‘. |
20 October 2004 |
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Polymers announced today the launch of a new website, http://www.dupont.com/industrial-polymers/woodalternatives/, that will cater to the evolving Natural/Wood Plastic Composites Market and other segments of the Wood Alternatives Industry. |
20 October 2004 |
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DuPont has developed a new structural bonding technology which creates strong bonds between almost any dissimilar plastics. |
20 October 2004 |
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ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH of Heidenheim, Germany, has developed new technology for applying porous DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE in equipment to measure and characterize diffused and scattered light for optical standard, sensor and projection screen applications. |
20 October 2004 |
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DuPont has launched a ‘superstructural’ range of reinforced resins aimed at providing solutions for critical metal-replacement applications and other demanding uses which are typically out of reach for most engineering plastics. A new DuPont™ ETPV (engineering thermoplastic vulcanizate) has also been announced. |
20 October 2004 |
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The new BMW K 1200 S motorcycle, launched in September 2004, has dry-sump lubrication, developed for use in racing cars. |
20 October 2004 |
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The Italian entry, the ‘FlatMate’ fold-flat kitchen colander, won the € 5000 top prize in the 2004 International Imagineering contest for design students and young designers, organised annually by DuPont’s Engineering Polymers business.
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20 October 2004 |
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In a prize-winning innovation, Chemplast Marc Etter (Pty) Ltd., of Elandsfontein, South Africa, has developed diamond ‘dummies’ of bronze-filled DuPont™ Teflon® PTFE. |
20 October 2004 |
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A safety-oriented egg-boiling kit, comprising of a submersible egg cup and hook-knife which allows the user to boil the egg in the cup, has won first prize and €5,000 in the UK final of Imagineering, the design competition run by DuPont Engineering Polymers. |
19 July 2004 |
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DuPont has announced the entry of its new cost-effective, medium performance copolymer for the modified polymer industry. |
30 June 2004 |
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DuPont and Wuxi Xingda Nylon Co., Ltd., of Wuxi, China, have completed formation and start-up of a joint venture for the production and distribution of filaments used in toothbrush, paint brush, cosmetic and industrial brush applications. |
02 June 2004 |
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A new class of engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates (ETPV) for demanding automotive and industrial applications is now commercially available from DuPont. |
25 May 2004 |
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A new category of outboard engine, produced by Mercury Marine (Wisconsin, US) and using high-performance DuPont polymers in 21 key parts of its new four-stroke engines, was launched in the US in February 2004. |
25 May 2004 |
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Sonceboz SA, a company based in Switzerland, uses DuPont™ Zenite® LCP liquid crystal polymer for the coil bobbins and for overmoulding the stator of its 4000-series torque motors. |
17 May 2004 |
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Even under extreme conditions, bushings and guide sleeves of DuPont™ Vespel® polyimide ensure reliable, low-wear, low-friction operation in the electrically operated exhaust gas return valves (EEGR) and pneumatic return valves made by Gustav Wahler GmbH u. Co. KG, of Esslingen, near Stuttgart. |
06 April 2004 |
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British artist Dody Nash has been commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall at London’s South Bank Centre, to produce a series of video/plasma ‘Moving Dreamspaces” incorporating DuPont™SentryGlas® Expressions™l aminated decorative glass technology, to celebrate the life and work of the celebrated contemporary Italian composer Luciano Berio (1925-2003). |
05 April 2004 |
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DuPont Titanium Technologies has strengthened its position in Europe by installing a new facility for the production of customized titanium dioxide (TiO2) products in Antwerp, Belgium. DuPont’s customizer technology, in which the titanium dioxide particles are finished with up to three different organic or inorganic coatings, means customers receive a TiO2 that is not only a white pigment but also a processing aid or other performance additive. |
31 March 2004 |
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For its new colour-coded Aqualok connectors, ITT Cannon uses DuPont™ Crastin® polybutylene terephthalate PBT resin, chosen for its chemical resistance, good mouldability and electrical properties, and its dimensional stability.
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29 March 2004 |
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DuPont and Zhonghao New Materials Company, Ltd., today announced they have completed formation of a joint venture to manufacture hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blend refrigerants to support the fast-growing air conditioning and refrigeration industry in China. |
19 March 2004 |
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The injection-moulded housing of the automotive battery disconnect switch (BDS) by Tyco Electronics AMP relies on two DuPont engineering polymers, each contributing different functional characteristics.
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10 March 2004 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers and Toyota Motor Corp. confirm the feasibility of DuPont Composite Recycle Technology as a means to reclaim and reuse nylon 6 from automotive air intake manifolds and reduce the environmental footprint.
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09 March 2004 |
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DuPont Fluoroproducts announces that Dave Beresford has been appointed EMEA business development manager for its fluoropolymer business. Dave took up his new role in January 2004 and will be based in the United Kingdom. |
02 March 2004 |
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The DuPont Awards for Innovation in Packaging programme is entering its 17th year. |
24 February 2004 |
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Under a newly launched partnership between INVISTA™ and Eco Solutions Ltd, consumers and professionals in the UK are now able to purchase a range of paint-stripping products containing DBE® dibasic esters, a safe-to-use and biologically-degradable alternative to potentially hazardous solvent or caustic based strippers. |
24 February 2004 |
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Global sports equipment manufacturer Salomon, based in Annecy, France, chose DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resin for the ski section of its new-concept, ‘bombproof’ PP3 KURB snow skate, launched in 2003.
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12 February 2004 |
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INVISTA, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI) - Specialty Intermediates announces the use of DBE®dibasic esters in Bio-Fluxaf-Aqua, an environmentally friendly paint stripper produced by Rutolan France, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dutch company, Vliegenthart F.V., manufacturing under license.
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12 February 2004 |
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The new Zandstra ‘Ving’ speed racing clap skate is comfortable, flexible, easy to maintain – and highly affordable. |
12 February 2004 |
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DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has commissioned a series of graphic works from Michael Young, one of the most exciting Young British Designers of his generation. |
26 January 2004 |
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Salewa GmbH of Munich chose two DuPont engineering polymers, DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resin and Zytel® nylon, for nine functional parts of the new lightweight touring ski-binding in its Silvretta range, named the ‘pure’.
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15 December 2003 |
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French inventor and medical doctor, Dr Marc-Hervé Binet, has introduced a new, effective wrist guard for snowboarders that is based on the strong but flexible properties of DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer.
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15 December 2003 |
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Deutsche Post World Net has won the DuPont Safety Resources’ European Award 2003 for its accident prevention programme on the safe hitching of trailers to trucks. |
02 December 2003 |
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A new light-weight mailer, named FlatMail® and made with DuPont™Tyvek®, which provides complete protection for its contents whilst allowing the sender to pay the minimum postage rate, has been certified for the mailing of unboxed CD or DVD’s by the German post office.
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02 December 2003 |
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A new plastic pulley, among the first in the world and a cost-effective alternative to its cast aluminium counterpart, is now being used across the full range of Hotpoint washing machines, which are designed and manufactured by Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Peterborough, England, formerly known as GDA. |
27 November 2003 |
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German firm, ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH, has developed microtweezers for non-invasive surgery, whereby the handle and integrated lever are moulded with glass-reinforced DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin to ensure easy and safe use – essential requirements for instruments used in so-called ‘keyhole surgery’.
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16 November 2003 |
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) announces the creation of a new global vice president position for its products and services to the glass laminating industry. Luigi Robbiati, a DuPont 30-year veteran business leader has been named to the new role, located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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05 November 2003 |
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Lancôme’s waterproof mascara tube Amplicils has a deep black colour and is very shiny. This look is achieved thanks to DuPont™ Selar® PA amorphous polyamide resin, which provides durable protection for the cosmetic content. |
31 October 2003 |
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With effect from 1 July 2003, DuPont Titanium Technologies has appointed Dr. Bernd Zimmermann (39) to the position of global marketing manager for its new ‘customized products’ venture. |
31 October 2003 |
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Bulgari’s Omnia perfume promotional samples in mini spray bottles are very popular amongst consumers. These little gifts are now presented in a new, extremely attractive Carding® package made from DuPont™ Surlyn® film.
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31 October 2003 |
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Happylogy, a beauty cream belonging to Guerlain’s anti-age product line, comes in a superb pearly blue, softly-shaped jar, made from DuPont™ Surlyn® PC 2000.
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31 October 2003 |
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For their eau de toilette spray “Essence Pure”, available in two versions – Pour Femme and Pour Homme - and three different sizes, S.T. Dupont and Inter Parfums have chosen a single top-quality cap which is exceptionally transparent, thanks to DuPont™ Surlyn® PC 2000. |
31 October 2003 |
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These co-extruded mascara and lipgloss sticks, with their shiny glass-like appearance, have a transparent outer layer made from DuPont™ Surlyn®. They have been developed and produced notably for Amore Pacific, the leading Korean cosmetic brand.
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31 October 2003 |
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In the luxury and cosmetics industry, packaging has to meet demands for shelf appeal, transparency and thickness, combined with tactile qualities: consumers like objects that are eye-catching, robust, and yet soft to the touch.
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31 October 2003 |
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At Luxe Pack 2003 DuPont unveiled its new strategy for the design and development of innovative packaging concepts for and with the cosmetic and personal care industry. The company also presented cutting-edge material solutions offering exceptional and differentiated aesthetic and functional benefits.
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31 October 2003 |
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The Mexx body gel 'Summer Shimmer' and the shower gel 'Summer Cool' are the first commercial applications of a new range of plastic tubes developed by Tubex, Rangendingen, Germany, in collaboration with DuPont. |
31 October 2003 |
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A new all-plastic, self-aligning system for the assembly of concrete tunnel segments has been launched by UK company Bosworth Plastics Limited. |
30 October 2003 |
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DuPont Automotive has launched a new website, www.automotive.dupont.com, providing customers with access to the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of automotive materials and solutions. |
24 October 2003 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers will meet increasing demand for DuPont™ Zytel® HTN high performance polyamide resins with a new 14 thousand tonne per year polymer plant. The new facility, being built at an existing DuPont site in Richmond, Va., USA, is scheduled for start-up by the end of 2004.
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21 October 2003 |
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DuPont Fluoroproducts and DuPont China Holding Co., Ltd., announced they have signed a land reservation agreement with officials of the Hai Yu Township of the Changshu Municipality in the Jiangsu province of the People’s Republic of China. |
30 September 2003 |
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Epcos AG chose DuPont™ Zenite® LCP for its coil formers for SMD transformers used in telecommunications equipment such as splitters and line transformers.
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05 September 2003 |
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The 2003 Porsche Cayenne’s complex air intake manifold and rocker covers are made of glass reinforced Zytel® nylon resin from DuPont, helping to save space and weight under the hood in Porsche’s first model in the sports utility vehicle (SUV) sector.
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15 August 2003 |
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Federal Mogul of Wiesbaden, Germany is helping to meet the automotive industry's requirement for lead-free design of all components with its Glycodur®1 F slide bearings made from steel, tin bronze and the fluoroplastic Teflon® from DuPont. |
08 August 2003 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers and Wuxi Xingda Nylon Co., Ltd., of Wuxi, China, today announced their intent to form a joint venture for the production and distribution of filaments used in toothbrush, paint brush, cosmetic and industrial brush applications. |
01 August 2003 |
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Product designers can now achieve the “unplastic” appearance of painted or metal-plated parts in components delivering the unmatched performance and mouldability of DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resin. |
24 July 2003 |
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DuPont has issued a call for entries for the 2003 DuPont Plunkett Awards, which recognise the achievements of processors or users of fabricated products who have devised new or improved products or applications incorporating DuPont fluoropolymers as a critical component. |
14 July 2003 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers has announced the extension of its 2003-2004 Imagineering design competition to Asia, and will be looking for ‘innovative applications of engineering polymers to improve comfort and functionality at home’. |
09 July 2003 |
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The world’s first cycling safety helmet with a built-in rear view mirror system, introduced by UK company Reevu in September 2002, was made possible due to the outstanding toughness, impact resistance and light weight of DuPont™ Zytel® Super Tough (ST) nylon resin, which is used for the helmet’s raised cap section - a critical safety part.
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30 May 2003 |
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With effect from 2nd July 2003, Distrupol, the leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, will distribute DuPont's melt-processable fluoropolymer products, including all Teflon® fluoropolymer grades of PFA, FEP and Tefzel® ETFE, in the UK and Ireland. |
14 May 2003 |
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DuPont Fluoroproducts has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Zhonghao New Chemical Material Company and Changshu 3F Fluorochemical to form a joint venture to manufacture hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blend refrigerants to support the fast-growing air conditioning and refrigeration industry in China.
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01 April 2003 |
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Montorsi Francesco & Figli SpA, part of the Veronesi Group and an Italian leader in processed meat, has worked with DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers to develop a new high-performance film for flow-packing AIA brand roasted turkey breast.
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01 April 2003 |
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DuPont Fluoropolymers will be exhibiting a comprehensive range of chemical-resistant Teflon® fluoropolymers for use in chemical plant construction, focusing on bio/food technology and pharmaceutical production, on stand K 40/41 in Hall 3.0 at Achema 2003 (19-24 May). |
01 April 2003 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers has acquired the high-performance crystalline plastics business from Eastman Chemical Company, it was announced today by the two companies at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) 2003 World Congress (Detroit, USA). |
05 March 2003 |
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The DuPont Engineering Polymers business today announced that it is proposing to close its nylon resin compounding unit situated at Rozenburg, the Netherlands. In total, 80 jobs would be affected by this proposal. It is anticipated that production would cease around the middle of 2004.
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05 March 2003 |
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As a world’s first, DuPont has developed a new range of aqueous dispersions of ETFE fluoropolymers, marketed under the Teflon® brand. |
01 March 2003 |
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Ecoplus Ltd. of Tralee, County Kerry (Ireland) has selected DuPont™ Zytel® HTN for the housing of a cost-effective new pressure reduction tank (PRT) that is designed to cut domestic central heating bills and C02 emissions by 25 per cent. |
01 March 2003 |
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Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli has used a DuPont™ Tyvek® nonwoven fabric for the packaging of his first fragrance, which was introduced in September 2002. |
01 March 2003 |
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Wellington Drive Technologies Ltd. (WDT) of Auckland, New Zealand has developed patented technology to manufacture two efficient variable speed motors – the RF 66 and RF 200 - that leverage the high performance characteristics of DuPont™ Rynite® PET thermoplastic polyester and Zytel® nylon resins.
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14 February 2003 |
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DuPont has expanded its range of DuPont™ Tyvek® spunbonded nonwoven high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products with its new Tyvek®2082D, available in Europe, South Africa, South America and the Middle East. |
03 February 2003 |
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PPG Industries Lacke GmbH, Wuppertal (Germany) has developed a new cleaning process for the 50 transportation containers in which they make their daily deliveries of coatings for the automotive industry. |
01 February 2003 |
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Axess2, Stage Systems’ latest British designed and made chair, employs a flexible support for the backrest and seat using DuPont Delrin® acetal resin. |
20 January 2003 |
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Two stars of the latest winter sports range from Benetton, the Nordica Smartech™ 10 and 12 ski boot models, feature new closure systems called the Total Fit System™ (TFS) and Ready Lock™. |
06 January 2003 |
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Flexing to accommodate shock and vibration at temperatures down to -40°C, connecting ducts made of DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer play a key role in feeding air to the engine in Arctic Cat snowmobiles. Two flexible ducts blow molded from Hytrel connect fixed air handling elements of two 2003 Arctic Cat models, the 4 Stroke Touring and the Bearcat. One of the ducts links an air-gathering part mounted beneath the snowmobile's hood to a noise-reducing air box mounted on the engine block. The other duct conveys air from the air box to the engine's intake manifold. |
17 December 2002 |
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Two stars of the new 2003 Winter sports range from Benetton, the new Nordica Smartech 10 and 12 ski boot models, feature new closure systems called the Total Fit System and Ready Lock. The new closure systems, which make these ski boots much easier to put on and take off than previous models, are protected by housings made of DuPont Delrin Super Tough and Tough acetal resins, respectively. |
26 November 2002 |
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A new lightweight folding shovel made with DuPont engineering polymers promises both convenience and safety for winter sports enthusiasts. Snowboarders can use it to chisel out ramps and half-pipes in ice and snow, and backcountry skiers can take it along to use in avalanche emergencies. The 'Matrix' shovel from Salewa SpA, Bolzano, Italy, weighs just 21 ounces (600 g), and it folds up to allow attachment to a backpack or carrying within. As for durability, Salewa markets the Matrix with a five-year money-back guarantee. The shovel's shell is made of a toughened grade of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. The shell resists cracking upon impact with rocks or blocks of ice when digging, and it can support loads of up to 55 pounds (25 kg) of snow, according to Salewa. Also, it has excellent abrasion resistance and high strength, key advantages for tasks like ice-chiseling and scraping. |
12 November 2002 |
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Delphi Automotive's highly innovative individual air suspension module is a star feature of Land Rover's new Range Rover, for which it was specially developed. Key to the success of the module is the world's first automotive air spring damper strut with side load compensation. Two of the four modules, situated at the front of the car near the engine, incorporate a complex piston made of glass reinforced DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide. |
31 October 2002 |
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Sliding switches for the Rowenta 'Butler Slim' gas lighters, by German manufacturer Veeser Plastic, are produced in a hard-soft combination of DuPont Delrin acetal resin and PONAFLEX thermoplastic elastomer from Pongs & Zahn Plastics AG, Hamburg. Veeser cites the main reason for selecting this material as the very good adhesion of the TPE to the acetal, which ensures a reliable, strong and durable bond between the two components. Other important reasons were the excellent surface slip, high dimensional stability and good coloration properties of Delrin coupled with the pleasant touch and non-slip surface provided by PONAFLEX. |
31 October 2002 |
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Swiss manufacturer Closomat AG of Embrach, near Zurich, launched Avantgarde the world's first compact automatic toilet, in 2001. The wall-integrated unit owes its neat, stylish and functional design to the extensive use of three DuPont Engineering Polymers: Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester resin; Delrin acetal resin and Zytel nylon resin. |
31 October 2002 |
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WDT's RF 66 motor is typically used in forward and backward curved fans for whole house ventilation units, heat recovery units, dehumidifiers and other white goods applications. The company's commercial manager, Marta Di Domizio, said, 'The damping properties of DuPont Rynite PET help to reduce noise and vibration in the RF66 motor to best-in-class levels. As a result, the motor is five times quieter than a typical PSC motor in the same fan assembly, only 29.2 dB at 100 Hz. This makes it ideal for air moving appliances that operate near people.' |
31 October 2002 |
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Ford Motor Company and Venture Industries combined design innovation with the outstanding heat, strength and dimensional stability of DuPont Rynite PET polyester resin to produce Ford's first thermoplastic grill opening reinforcement that can withstand the heat of the e-coating curing process. The new one-piece GOR also delivers significant weight savings compared to a thermoset sheet molding compound component. The new GOR debuts on the redesigned 2003 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition. |
07 October 2002 |
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Tough, color-coded shrouds molded from DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic elastomer do double duty as damage protection and identification aid for electronic oil-metering guns from Macnaught Pty Limited of Australia. Used in automotive service facilities around the world, Macnaught oil metering guns are supplied in the United States by Distribution Services Inc., Tampa, Fla. 'Hytrel is the perfect material for the shrouds,' said Ross Bloore, marketing manager at Macnaught, ' because it's tough, flexible, resilient and colorable.' |
04 October 2002 |
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Saddle components molded from DuPont Zytel PA66 nylon resin perform a key support function in the Ezi–Fix system for attaching electrical cable, conduit and pipe to wall or ceiling surfaces. Installation with the Ezi-Fix system requires no drilling or screws. Instead, adhesive-surfaced saddles are simply pressed against a pre-primed surface with the aid of a spring-loaded application tool. A full load can then be immediately applied, according to the system manufacturer. The saddle's design incorporates an integral slot for reusable cable ties. |
09 September 2002 |
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In the world's first 'step-in' in-line skates for children, a chassis made of DuPont Zytel nylon resin and a rear safety clip made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin make crucial contributions to ease of use and safety. Hypno STS II skates from MGM Spa of Treviso, Italy, are making their debut at ISPO Summer 02, an international exhibition of sporting goods held in Munich, Aug. 3-6. Their wheels are mounted on a chassis that can be detached from the boot. The detachable feature allows the user to walk or skate at will. |
03 August 2002 |
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An award-winning device for self-injection of an arthritis medication meets stringent requirements for reliability and ease of use thanks to key components made of DuPont Zytel nylon resin and Delrin acetal resin. The SimpleJect auto-injector system is designed for self-administration of Amgen Inc.'s Kineret (anakinra) drug for rheumatoid arthritis. The injector's manufacturer, Owen Mumford Ltd., Woodstock, England, worked closely with Amgen in developing it. SimpleJect has earned the Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use commendation and has received two prestigious awards this year. Canon Communications gave it a Medical Design Excellence Award in June, and the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council presented it with its Compliance Package of the Year Award in May. |
08 July 2002 |
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Electro-pneumatic converters turn electrical control signals into pneumatically operated movements. Typical automotive applications are for adjustment of guide vanes in turbochargers, exhaust gas recirculation systems or the cut-off valve of Diesel motors. Usually these functions are carried out by single valves which are distributed around the motor compartment, and then must be individually connected. Woco's modular valve block, installed in the Diesel-powered version of the new VW Polo series, is a more cost-effective method of meeting the same needs. |
23 May 2002 |
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An innovative ball-and-socket joint relies on two families of DuPont engineering plastics to meet different application requirements in industrial equipment and automotive uses. Developed by Springfix Befestigungstechnik GmbH, the joint promises reliable transmission of non-linear movement. It is typically used in combination with sliding rods, Bowden cables or similar devices. In situations where flexibility and low friction are at a premium, Springfix uses DuPont Delrin acetal resin for an ingenious part that combines the functions of a socket and retaining ring. For under-the-hood automotive applications exposed to high temperatures, the company makes the socket/ring component from a blend of two DuPont Zytel nylon resins, a super tough grade and one reinforced with DuPont Kevlar brand fiber. |
13 May 2002 |
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In switching from metal to DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide resin for water pump impellers, Heliodino S.A.I.C. is meeting needs for high reliability while saving on production costs. One of the leading manufacturers of automotive water pumps in South America, Heliodino has adopted impellers injection molded from Zytel HTN to replace aluminum or cast iron components for a number of aftermarket pumps. The pump manufacturer's tests show that the HTN impellers withstand more than 1000 hours in standard automotive coolant at continuous service temperatures from 110 to 115°C with peaks of 130°C. |
08 April 2002 |
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Delphi Automotive Systems' vacuum brake boosters benefit from a thermoplastic air valve and tandem power piston that is lighter, stronger and more durable than previous generation components. Mass production of the air valve is already underway and a new power piston component for Delphi's next generation vacuum booster will soon be featured on vehicles produced in North America. |
20 March 2002 |
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Dervaux Design Engineer, Fabien Camelio, says that Delrin was selected for this application because of the acetal resin's excellent mechanical strength (withstanding up to 120,000 Newtons), its resistance to nature's elements (rain, snow, ice, hot sun, etc.) and its outstanding electric insulation properties. The sheave of Delrin must also withstand short-term exposure to 85 degrees C in the case of a short circuit, according to EDF's demanding specification (D6100.0677/90.27c). |
20 March 2002 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers today demonstrated the viability of a new, closed-loop, Composite Recycle Technology for nylon. The proof point was a prototype automotive radiator end tank made of 100-percent recycled, glass reinforced nylon from a post-consumer radiator end tank. DuPont Engineering Polymers collaborated closely with DENSO Corp. on the innovative program. DuPont introduced Composite Recycle Technology, a major breakthrough in terms of closed-loop recycling of heavily reinforced automotive parts made of nylon 66, during the SAE 2002 World Congress in Detroit. |
20 March 2002 |
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Innovative electric servomotors made with DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resin deliver smooth, reliable power for the Segway Human Transporter, the first self-balancing, electric powered transportation machine designed for short-distance travel. Pacific Scientific, a Danaher Motion Company, helped develop space-saving motors that allow the Segway HT to move at speeds up to 12.5 miles per hour (20 km/h), about three times faster than the average walker. |
20 March 2002 |
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Gilmour Group's engineers designed Trim-EZ pruning tools with comfort and performance in mind using rugged, lightweight handles injection molded from DuPont Zytel nylon resin. 'The toughness, strength and moldability of glass-reinforced Zytel gave us the basis for an innovative folding design with major benefits for the user,' said Bill May, a product engineer at Gilmour. The handle design, consisting of two parts joined with metal pins and levers, allows the lopping shears to fold up for storage or handling and unfold for work. Folding saves storage space and enhances safety by shielding cutting surfaces. When folded, the lopping shears have a 25% smaller footprint than in the open position. Space savings are even greater compared with longer-handled conventional loppers. |
18 March 2002 |
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Arcolectric Switches, of West Molesey, Surrey, UK, chose DuPont Delrin acetal resin for the main working parts of its completely redesigned rotary switch for foot spas. The material's very good resilience, low creep, and excellent abrasion-resistance over 10 000 switching cycles were the decisive factors in its choice. Arcolectric worked with DuPont to design an improved and greatly simplified switch in which the total number of parts was significantly reduced. The redesigned switches can be sold at a lower price than the earlier model, due to reduced production and assembly costs. |
25 February 2002 |
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Two DuPont engineering polymers help provide sales appeal and value in use for a set of kitchen utensils from Essen Aluminio S.A. The utensils have white handles molded from DuPont Delrin acetal resin and black working pieces molded from DuPont Zytel nylon resin. The black parts have integral shafts which are press-fitted into the white handles. The handle for the tongs is a U-shaped component that flexes repeatedly during use. Delrin 100ST, a super tough grade, meets needs for exceptional flex crack resistance and resiliency in these parts. Handles for the other utensils are made from the same grade to facilitate color matching. |
18 February 2002 |
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A new and original unit for the promotional packaging and dispensing of Trebor mints uses DuPont Delrin acetal resin as a key component: The 'pebble' provides clean, easy and consistent dispensing of tablet-formed items thanks to the integration of a door section with a spring in Delrin 911P. The resin was selected for the application as it is among the stiffest unfilled polymers, while offering multiple flex and low friction, and is also food approved. The unit was developed and patented by Invicta Plastics Ltd. in Leicester, and was launched in stores across the UK at the end of August. |
25 January 2002 |
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USFilter is meeting needs for a strong, long-lasting filter housing for its water microfiltration systems with DuPont Zytel nylon resins. Used for municipal water treatment and industrial uses, USFilter's Memcor Continuous Microfiltration system is based on microporous membrane technology. It provides filtration down to 0.2 micrometer, less than 8 millionths of an inch, which is sufficient to separate out virtually all solids and harmful microorganisms. Filter modules made of DuPont Zytel PA612 nylon resins are mounted in frames, which are linked to form high-capacity systems to filter municipal or industrial water supplies. |
22 January 2002 |
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A large transformer bobbin made of DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resin plays a key role in recharging the battery of Ford Motor Company's new 'Th!nk' electric-powered vehicle. The transformer bobbin is part of the Th!nk's sophisticated built-in battery charger developed by Diversified Power International, LLC. Plugged into an ordinary house-current outlet, the charger steps down the main power supply to 72 volts and converts alternating current to direct current for the battery. During charging, the bobbin made of Rynite PET withstands a temperature rise of 100°C (212°F) above ambient temperature. Ford's ambient temperature specification runs from -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F). |
02 January 2002 |
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Durability, good looks, and 'see-through' practicality come together in a fuel tank for STIHL BR 420 Series backpack blowers and sprayers for professional landscapers. The tank is made from a new translucent, glass-reinforced grade of DuPont Zytel nylon resin. It consists of two injection molded parts, an upper and lower body. They are vibration-welded around their perimeter to produce a leak-resistant seam. The tank material, Zytel FE5322, provides the required combination of translucence, strength, stiffness, toughness and fuel resistance, according to Jorge Theresin, Stihl's production planning and control manager. |
03 December 2001 |
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New polymer products and grades recently launched by DuPont Engineering Polymers underline the company's commitment to meeting market and customer needs. Intended to offer designers and OEMs more design freedom, or as a response to new and demanding environmental conditions, DuPont's additions to its polymer portfolio result from a renewed external focus. |
25 October 2001 |
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The more applications engineering polymers capture in the automotive sector in both interior and exterior applications, the more knowledge system suppliers to this industry acquire and the more ambitious the aims they set themselves in new developments and improvement of existing products. To achieve these aims, system suppliers now collaborate with raw material suppliers such as DuPont at a very early stage. They identify trends in good time so that application development teams can respond rapidly to new challenges with specially tailored materials. Examples of such advanced special grades include electro-magnetic shielding or very easy-flowing Zytel polyamides, abrasion-resistant Delrin polyacetals, electroplatable and dimensionally stable thermoplastic polyesters such as Crastin PBT and Rynite PET, vibration-damping, heat-resistant polyamides and Vespel parts and shapes that enable virtually wear-free shaft bearings to be produced, despite high forces and peripheral speeds. |
25 October 2001 |
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DuPont Vespel announces the introduction of TP-8005, a new family of finished parts and shapes made of translucent, unfilled thermoplastic polyimide. Their high purity and resistance to plasma and heat makes TP-8005 well suited for uses within the semiconductor industry. The material is weldable and wear resistant and maintains its good dielectric properties even at permanent operating temperatures of up to 200 °C. |
25 October 2001 |
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A new type of DuPont Vespel polyimide bushing with a cushioning elastomer jacket moulded around it ensures long-term silent, unlubricated and vibration-free operation of small, high-speed, electric motors up to 2 kW. Motors of this kind are widely used in the automotive industry, domestic appliances and power tools. DuPont has applied for patents for these new low-wear plastics bushings, which meet a number of objectives DuPont fixed when development started. The aim was to develop bushings that are silent and need no lubricants or maintenance. This also allows for the use of fewer components and easier assembly in electrical motors. |
25 October 2001 |
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The Delrin 511 series of acetal resins are designed for use in systems handling any of the world's many types of petrol, with their widely differing acid and alcohol contents, which place different demands on contact materials. For parts such as filler necks, filler caps and quick connectors, where static electricity build-up means danger, DuPont has developed anti-static Delrin types, which discharge static and thus contribute to greater safety. Carbon-fibre-reinforced Delrin 300AS offers maximum stiffness together with strength and fuel resistance. The outstanding feature of Delrin 300AT is its impact strength–more than twice as high as other anti-static acetal resins available until now. |
25 October 2001 |
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Regina Sud S.p.A. has introduced belts and chains for container conveyors that allow them to run with little or no lubrication. Made with a new grade of DuPont Delrin acetal resin modified with the aramid base polymer for DuPont Kevlar brand fiber, Regina's DK conveyor components deliver major cost savings for container manufacturers and beverage bottlers using glass, metal or plastic containers, according to Regina. |
15 October 2001 |
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Piaggio SpA has found a highly reliable, economical solution for motorcycle engine covers with DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide. Two covers molded from glass-reinforced Zytel HTN serve on several of the company's liquid-cooled, low-emission engines developed to meet stringent European emission and noise requirements. |
01 August 2001 |
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At the Drinktec Interbau World Fair for Beverage Technology (Munich 20-27 September 2001) DuPont and leading conveyor chain and belt manufacturer Regina Sud of Italy will jointly announce the successful commercial introduction of Regina's DK family of conveying components. The DK family is based on a new grade of DuPont's best-selling Delrin acetal resin, modified with Kevlar., that is especially developed for high performance glass container and filling conveyor systems. |
01 August 2001 |
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DuPont Filaments has appointed Interco S.A. as its sales agent in Mexico for its broad range of products for the brush industry. Companies manufacturing brushes for dental hygiene, industrial finishing, floor care, painting and cosmetics in Mexico can now look to Interco as a reliable source for high-quality, globally recognized filament brands. These include DuPont Tynex, Orel and Chinex brand filaments. |
01 August 2001 |
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The high-temperature resistance, dimensional stability, easy melt-flow and good dielectric properties of DuPont Zenite liquid crystal polymer persuaded Siemens Dematic AG of Nuremberg to use this DuPont polymer for its new tightly-packed Polymer Stud Grid Array integrated circuit housings. These packages, which are only about 20 per cent bigger than the chip itself, are the first time a thermoplastic resin has been used as a chip carrier. |
01 August 2001 |
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A powerful ignition coil made with DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resin is providing the high-voltage spark for some of America's fastest drag racers. The MSD Pro Mag coil from MSD Ignition puts out up to 50,000 volts as it helps nitro-fueled dragsters rocket up to 330 mph from a standing start on a quarter-mile strip. Other uses for the new coil include competitive tractor pullers and racing boats. The coil's test performance shows even greater capability. In limit testing, coils made with Rynite put out up to 65,000 volts in an open circuit with no arcing or other problems, according design engineers at MSD Ignition. As part of its quality control procedures, MSD tests every coil to 50,000 volts for 15 minutes before shipping. |
01 July 2001 |
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OrangTiga co-founders Alexander Koene and Dirk Lorré said: 'A belt has to be one of the world's most pervasive clothing items, almost everyone owns at least one. Yet the closing system of traditional belts, the metal buckle – has remained basically unchanged in hundreds of years. We saw a major opportunity to revolutionize the global belt market by using high performance Engineering Polymers from DuPont and state-of-the-art production technology to produce a totally new design that is progressive, fearless and functional and will represent a leap forward in comfort, safety, fun and self-expression for consumers!' |
01 July 2001 |
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Two recent additions to the palette of DuPont Tynex filaments give toothbrush manufacturers more ways to tailor brush performance to consumer preferences and perception. New Tynex filaments with DuPont Teflon brand fluoropolymer glide easily into hard-to-reach areas between teeth. Tiny particles of Teflon PTFE, one of the slipperiest materials known, are integrated into the nylon filament's physical structure. In toothbrush testing conducted by a leading dental research center Tynex with Teflon delivered a 9 percent increase in interproximal access efficacy compared with standard round filaments. |
19 June 2001 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers' European Process Supervisor, Klaus Bender, noted that the company has acquired laser transmission welding equipment to evaluate and develop Engineering Polymers in order to provide new joining process solutions for customers. Regarding physical foaming, DuPont has purchased a MuCell-capable moulding machine for its European Technical Centre. Physical foaming technology has the potential to increase injection moulding productivity, improve dimensional stability and reduce warpage at low and moderate weight reductions. |
01 May 2001 |
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Engineering Polymers have a vital role to play, today and in the future, in giving the design community maximum freedom to creatively match the aesthetic and functional requirements of today's consumers, according to Stewart Daykin, Technology and Development Service Manager for New DuPont Engineering Polymers Europe, speaking today at a pre-Kunstoffe press conference. |
01 May 2001 |
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DuPont is preparing for a major period of growth based on leveraging 'knowledge intensive solutions', and Engineering Polymers will be among the strongest growth performers in the company's business portfolio, according to Group Vice President and General Manager of DuPont Engineering Polymers, Craig G. Naylor, speaking at DuPont's pre-Kunstoffe press conference here today. |
01 May 2001 |
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DuPont Caltrel is a system technology for heat transfer in heating, cooling and refrigeration systems for buildings, retail displays, automobiles and other uses. Caltrel fluid energy transfer systems eliminate metal tubes and fins. Instead, they use nylon-based tubing with thin (0.4 mm) walls to convey heat transfer fluid and dissipate heat. |
01 May 2001 |
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DuPont Engineering Polymers will grow its automotive industry market share by 'creating new value' in that industry, it was announced today at DuPont's pre-Kunstoffe press conference. Patrick Cazuc, Automotive Marketing Manager for Europe, DuPont Engineering Polymers, said: 'Our marketing approach is based on market segmentation and lifecycle management. We aim to create new value for our customers through productivity gains and innovation. |
01 May 2001 |
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Hansen Corporation has improved the heat and moisture resistance of its Class F Synchron; synchronous timing motors by encapsulating their stator coils with DuPont; Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resin. The motors are chiefly used to control and operate vents and valves in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. They are the first timing motors rated for Class F (155° C) applications under the UL 1446 standard that deliver the benefits of thermoplastic encapsulation technology to motor buyers, according to Hansen. |
01 March 2001 |
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Parisian style icon Jean Paul Gaultier's newest fragrance, FRAGILE, comes in a highly innovative glass dome bottle, containing a figurine of an elegant woman wearing a black, sheath dress and standing on a podium. The world-famous designer describes the bottle as 'Femininity staged'; the Haute Couture 'stage' in question is made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin, selected for its deep black colour, smooth, shiny surface finish and scratch resistance, as well as its chemical resistance, rigidity and other mechanical properties. |
01 March 2001 |
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Relying on DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide and thermoplastic encapsulation technology, Wabash Magnetics Control Products has developed a cost-cutting solenoid coil that stands up in demanding environments. Wabash supplies the encapsulated solenoid to South Bend Controls of South Bend, Ind., for use in that company's family of Inert Isolation Valves for laboratory and industrial equipment and instruments. The valves are engineered to control the flow of high-purity or aggressive fluids including reagents, alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, formaldehyde, and sodium hydroxide. |
01 February 2001 |
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Arburg Inc. is improving reliability and reducing costs by switching to DuPont Zytel glass-reinforced nylon resin and utilizing MuCell microcellular technology for molding a key pipe isolation part for its injection molding machines.
Arburg formerly molded the component, a housing for pipe isolation mounts to combat machine vibration, from conventionally molded nylon made by another resin supplier. |
01 January 2001 |
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