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DUPONT CRASTIN PBT THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP HOLDERS
19 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers
| 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.” |
Leviton engineers took advantage of the toughness, resilience and high flow of Crastin and incorporated integral features for snap-fit assembly and lamp locking, thus eliminating metal fasteners and simplifying assembly. Using Crastin PBT also eliminates runner scrap and deflashing operations routinely required for urea parts. “DuPont specialists assisted us with solid technical support,” Mast added. “They recommended suitable resin grades and provided valuable input on tooling design and process optimization.” DuPont Crastin PBT resins selected by Leviton fulfill requirements for toughness, resilience, strength, UV resistance, a V-0 UL94 flammability classification and high molding productivity. Founded in 1906 and currently celebrating its 100th Anniversary, Leviton produces lamp holders from Crastin in a variety of styles and sizes for T 5, T 8 and T 12 fluorescent lamps. 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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The DuPont Engineering Polymers business manufactures and sells DuPont Crastin PBT and DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester resins, DuPont Delrin acetal resins, DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomers, DuPont ETPV engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates, DuPont Minlon mineral reinforced nylon resins, DuPont Thermx PCT polycyclohexylene dimethyl terephthalate, DuPont Tynex filaments, DuPont Vespel parts and shapes, DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymers and DuPont Zytel nylon resins. These products serve global markets in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, consumer, electrical, electronic, industrial, sporting goods and many other diversified industries. Founded in 1802 science company DuPont operates in more than 70 countries. It offers a wide range of products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. DuPont Electronic & Communication Technologies is a leading supplier of electronic materials, fluoropolymers, fluorochemicals and imaging technologies. |
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