Composites Evolution has developed a bio-based resin prepreg (PFC502) which meets the most stringent fire hazard requirement (H3) of the EU railway standard EN45545-2. The resin is based on polyfurfuryl alcohol, derived from agricultural waste biomass. It is...
CRP Technology’s Windform FR2, a PIN FR glass fibre reinforced polyamide for SDS 3D-printing, helps make the Ego Corsa’s new battery for Energia. This is the machine used for the official FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) Enel MotoE World Cup. Windform FR2...
Pinfa member Lanxess offers a variety of PIN polyamide and PBT compounds with colour stability for high voltage e-mobility components. Orange colour is prescribed as safety and distinguishing feature for high voltage cables and components in electric vehicles....
Wacker has launched a flame retardant solid silicone rubber, meeting EU railway fire safety standards (EN 45545-2), meeting HL2 for R1 and R7 requirements. This is achieved in ELASTOSIL® R 771 by enhancing the inherent fire performance of silicones with a halogen-free...
Vertellus has developed ZeMac copolymers for high RV (relative viscosity) nylons for performance extrusion components. Applications include automotive parts, piping, E&E, switches & lighting, printed circuit boards and textile fibres. The copolymers are...
