Celanese
Irving, TX 75039
Liquid Crystal Polymer is designed for thermoforming processes.
Vectra-® TREX(TM) 541 Liquid Crystal Polymer is 40% mineral-filled grade that provides high-impact and notched-impact strengths. Chemical-resistant product can tolerate heat deflection temperature up to 473-
Read More »High-Strength Acetal Copolymer offers long-term stability.
Hostaform-® HS15 acetal copolymer delivers optimal mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. Design of copolymer includes resistance to hot water, automotive fuels, fluids, and concentrated alkaline solutions from pH4 to pH14. Offering long-term thermal stability and chemical resistance, they are suited for automotive, fluid handling, and conveying system applications.
Read More »Liquid Crystal Polymers are halogen-free.
Inherently flame resistant without additives, Vectra G141 is 35% glass-filled, while Vectra G441 is 35% mineral- and glass-filled. Both Vectra G grades offer E/E component manufacturers opportunity to achieve dimensional stability in thin-wall parts, even at temperatures higher than 260-
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Innovation Award for Breakthrough Technology of G650 Rudder and Elevator
Florence, Ky., Kelsterbach, Germany - Fokker Aerostructures (NL), Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (USA), KVE Composites Group (NL), TenCate Aerospace Composites (NL) and Ticona GmbH (GER) have won the prestigious JEC innovation award in the category Aeronautics, for the first welded thermoplastic composite rudder and elevator of the all new Gulfstream G650 tail section. The award will be...
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Fortron® PPS from Ticona Helps Blow Molded Tank Stand up to Extreme Conditions in Miele Ovens
Suited For High Temperature Steam Contact Applications Florence, Ky., - A new grade of Fortron-® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from Ticona is being used in an innovative blow molded hot water tank designed to withstand high temperatures in a line of European kitchen ovens developed by Miele Inc. The H 5000 series of ovens from Miele uses Moisture Plus cooking, a process that draws hot water from...
Read More »Polyphenylene Sulfide is resistant to aggressive fuels.
Fortron-® 6162XF is low-swell, mineral/glass-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide that is resistant to oxygenated gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and aggressive fuels. It withstands continuous use in temperatures from 320-464-
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UV-Detectable Acetal Copolymer targets medical device manufacturers.
Hostaform MT-® 8U05 is UV-detectable acetal copolymer contains additive that allows inspection of components with UV light, which can help improve quality control in production of complex medical devices. Sterilizable, biocompatible grade offers resistance to chemicalsand corrosion and is also resistant to slip and friction. It complies with requirements of U.S. FDA and of European Union...
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Ticona Introduces New Celstran® PP LFRT with Superior Properties for Automotive Interior Applications
Florence, Ky., Kelsterbach, Germany, Sept. 9, 2009 - Ticona Engineering Polymers today announced the availability of new grades of Celstran-®+ PP long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT) designed to outperform SMA resins and PC/ABS blends that are commonly used by North American OEMs to mold automotive instrument panels, air duct panels and reinforcement components. Ticona is showcasing its...
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Reliable, High-Strength Celanex® XFR® PBT From Ticona Helps HVAC Supplier Deliver Eco-Friendly Control System
Florence, Ky., Kelsterbach, Germany, July 17, 2009 - Kieback& Peter, a Berlin-based supplier of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and system solutions, relies on Celanex-® XFR-® for the housing of its new miniature actuator. The thermoplastic polyester (PBT) from Ticona Engineering Polymers complies with UL 94 V-0 and is flame-retardant without halogens or antimony - a...
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Ticona Offers Detectable Plastics for The Food Industry
Consumer safety Kelsterbach/Germany, Florence/Kentucky, September 21, 2009 - Three new plastic grades have been added to Ticona's product range. Hostaform® C 9021 MD, Vectra® E550i MD and GUR® 4150 MD for use in the food industry all have one thing in common: these metal detectable (MD) plastics can be specifically modified for recognition by conventional contamination inspection systems. To...
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