February Material Highlight: ITW Formex(TM)
This month we highlight ITW's Formex™ flexible polypropylene materials. Formex™ is a flame retardant material that provides superior electrical insulation and barrier protection in various industrial and consumer electronic equipment.
This material is able to create a 'living hinge' for fantastic score and fold ability, making it easy to create 3-Dimensional parts that can fold repeatedly without tearing or cracking. The low cost and ease of manufacturing makes this quite common in disposable packaging applications.
ITW Formex™ materials comply with UL 94V-0, CSA, IEC, VDE, TUV, BSR and METI standards, plus meet all major North American, European and Asian flammability and environmental requirements, including RoHS and WEEE.
Product Highlights:
Flame Retardant 94 V-O
Non-Hygroscopic
Chemical Resistant
Superior Dielectric Strength
Excellent Score and Fold
Static Dissipative
ITW Formex™ is used in a wide variety of applications such as:
Electronics and Electrical insulation
Barriers between printed circuit boards and electronic housings
Barriers to prevent access to dangerous areas
Wire and cable harness organizer
EMI/RFI shielding
Packaging
Common Products where Formex™ is used include:
Computers
Power Supplies
Power Distribution Systems
Telecommunications Equipment
Medical Equipment
Automotive Products
Consumer Products
TVs and Appliances
Air flow baffles
Lighting
Formex™ is a highly convertible material, making it easy for us to custom fabricate. This material can be cut, sliced, chopped, scored, and laminated in any shape imaginable. SRP's Processing Capabilities for Formex™ include: Die-Cutting, Flash Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Laser Cutting, and Laminating.
