Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. (MEP), a global supplier of high-performance polyacetal materials, has launched the Iupital™05 series of polyacetal (POM) innovative products, which have low odor and low residues and help meet low emission requirements.
During processing, traditional industrial polyacetal products will release undesirable gas formaldehyde products, which will affect their applications in low-emission drive industries, such as automotive applications, electronics and general industries.
Iupital series products can significantly reduce formaldehyde products, while maintaining excellent chemical, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties, and have excellent wear resistance. The MEP engineering team successfully reduced the production of formaldehyde by about 50% through independent research and development and optimization of production technology. This innovation optimizes injection molding production by reducing mold fouling, thereby reducing downtime caused by mold cleaning, extending mold life and reducing operating costs.
In addition, the Iupital™05 series significantly reduces the formaldehyde odor during the molding process, which can improve working conditions.
MEP will introduce new generation polyacetals with different viscosities, including standard flow type F20-05, high flow type F30-05 and F40-05.
Kazuhiro Ando, Executive Officer of Japan’s MEP, said: “This innovation can not only provide the industry with emission reduction solutions and expand the already widely adopted Iupital™ product portfolio, but also further improve the environmental impact and make a positive contribution to society.”