BMF micro-precision 3D printing

by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023

25 µm PµSL printer uses PIN flame retardant UL 94 V-0 photopolymer resin for fast, precision additive production. BMF (Boston Micro Fabrication) was founded in 2016 and offers performance precision Projection Micro Stereolighography (PµSL) 3D-printers. The technology...

Nexans invests in PIN fire safe cables

by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023

Nexans, world electrification leader, is to invest 40 M€ in Autun, France, for an expertise centre on non-halogen fire safe cables. Nexans was established in France 120 years ago and today has 14 production sites in France, 25 000 staff worldwide and over 6 bn€ annual...

Macromolecular phosphorus nitrogen FR

by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023

A branched chain dialkyl phosphinate – dialkyl ammonium PIN FR achieved UL 94 V-0 (1 mm) in polyamide PA6. The macromolecular PIN FR was prepared by reacting a commercial phosphorus containing cyclic acid anhydride (2-Methyl-1,2-oxaphospholan-5-one-2-oxide) with...

Home fires caused by electrical equipment

by pinfa-editor | 8 Mar, 2023

US NFPA says electrical wiring, lighting and related installations cause 5 000 home fires, cost 250 M$ per year. Data for 2015-2019 identifies nearly 33 000 home fires caused by electrical distribution and lighting equipment (for the period), leading to 430 civilian...

Non-halogenated PIN FR for PC film

by pinfa-editor | 8 Mar, 2023

CAI Performance Additives launches new PIN flame retardant for polycarbonate film, transparent, weather & water resistant. The new halogen-free flame retardant additive achieves UL 94 V-0 down to 0.25 mm in PC film, with < 1% w/w loading. The product also...