Elastomers target industrial/wire and cable/truck markets.
June 9, 2009 -
Based on ultra-high molecular weight PVC, SunpreneŽ Elastomers offer optimized thermoplastic processing and recyclability as well as maximized tear/abrasion resistance and high-flex fatigue. They are available in series formulated for extrusion applications, with hardness ranges from Shore 35A-85A durometer and specific gravity range of 1.20-1.29. Suiting injection molding and extrusion, other series has hardness range from Shore 57A-65A and specific gravity from 1.22-1.27.
A. Schulman Expands SunpreneŽ Elastomers Line for Industrial, Specialty Wire & Cable, and Heavy Truck Markets
AKRON, Ohio, May 27 / / - A. Schulman, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHLM) today announced the expansion of two series of SunpreneŽ Elastomers to serve the specific needs of the industrial, specialty wire and cable, and heavy truck markets.
Based on ultra-high molecular weight PVC, Sunprene Elastomers possess many rubber-like qualities, while offering thermoplastic processing, recyclability, and cost effectiveness compared with thermoset EPDM rubber and traditional thermoplastic elastomers. As a result, they provide exceptional tear and abrasion resistance, high flex fatigue, and excellent low temperature brittleness. The materials can be customized to meet a broad range of performance requirements.
The primary markets served are industrial hose and tubing, seals and gaskets, conveyor belts, specialty wire and cable, and heavy truck sealing applications.
"Sunprene Elastomers are a high-performance, economical alternative to thermoset EPDM rubber and traditional thermoplastic elastomers," said Lee Pfaffle, Business Manager, Engineered Plastics North America of A. Schulman. "On cost, processing and performance, Sunprene Elastomers are an excellent solution for a variety of industrial, specialty wire and cable, and heavy truck applications."
Sunprene Elastomers are available in two series. The first series is specifically formulated for extrusion applications and has hardness ranges from Shore 35A to 85A durometer, and a specific gravity range between 1.20 and 1.29. The other series, designed for both injection molding and extrusion applications, has hardness ranges from Shore 57A to 65A Durometer, and a specific gravity range between 1.22 and 1.27. This series provides the added benefit of "increased performance in compression set resistance.
"We're very enthusiastic about the performance advantages that our Sunprene resins bring to the industrial, specialty wire and cable, and heavy truck markets," said Paul Boulier, A. Schulman Inc.'s Chief Marketing Officer. "The expansion into these markets is evidence of our ability to identify new opportunities to leverage our Engineered Plastics technology for a variety of demanding, specialty applications."
About A. Schulman, Inc.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins. These materials are used in a variety of consumer, industrial, automotive and packaging applications. The Company employs about 2,100 people and has 16 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Revenues for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008, were $1.98 billion. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.
Source: A. Schulman, Inc.
Contacts:
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Paul DeSantis CFO and Treasurer of A. Schulman, Inc.
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Phone: 330-666-3751 Company Information: Name: Schulman, A. Inc. Address: P.O. Box 1710 City: Akron State: OH ZIP: 44309 Country: USA Phone: 330-666-3751 FAX: 330-668-7204 http://www.aschulman.com/
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