PIN FR synergy for epoxy

PIN FR synergy for epoxy

PIN FR solutions with phosphorus, nitrogen organo-clay and nano-silica enables UL94-V0 in epoxy at 30% loading. The authors tested a PIN combination of organically modified sodium montmorillonite (OMMT), amino-functionalised nano silica (nano-silica) and intumescent...
Ceramifiable FR polymers for fire safety

Ceramifiable FR polymers for fire safety

PIN FRs enable high fire performance HFFR cables which retain structure and water resistance in fire. The authors review research and patents into PIN FR ceramifiable polymer-based compounds, in silicone-rubbers (cross-linked), styrene-butadiene rubber, ethylene,...
Halogen free flame retardant PC blends

Halogen free flame retardant PC blends

Romiloy 7410® is a non-halogen rubber-modified PC blend offering mechanical, UV and fire performance (UL94-V @1.5 mm). The new PC-blend material from Romira (ROWA Group) is suited to applications in electronics and electrical industries, consumer goods, medical...
PIN FR 3D-printing for aviation

PIN FR 3D-printing for aviation

Stratasys’ ULTEM™ 9085 resin performance 3D-printing filaments meet aviation and railway fire, smoke and toxicity standards. The material is polyetherimide-based with non-halogenated flame retardants. Printed on Stratasys F900 FDM (fused deposition modelling) 3D...
Loctite FR photopolymer for Asiga printers

Loctite FR photopolymer for Asiga printers

Henkel’s halogen-free photo-curing resin is validated for Asiga 3D-printers, enabling ultra-fast, precision manufacturing. Loctite 3D 3955 HDT280 FST is the first photopolymer that passes vertical burn and aerospace FST standards. This material can produce parts which...