On May 19, 2020, PolyOne announced the launch of Barricade ™ Elastomer, the latest member of its specialty elastomer product portfolio. Compared with traditional TPV, silicone and thermosetting rubber, this cross-linkable elastomer is based on Fortrex ™ technology and is approved by Cooper Standard. .
Jean-Paul Scheepens, General Manager of PolyOne Specialty Materials Americas, said: "The next generation of thermoplastic technology bridges the historical gap in performance between TPE and silicone, opening up broad application opportunities. Similarly, we The above investment enhances our ability to provide customers with extended solutions and advanced features that can solve major challenges in a wide range of applications. "
Compared to general-purpose TPV and silicone materials, barricade ™ elastomers produce lighter weight and higher tear strength. Combined with improved compression set properties for high temperature applications, this combination expands design freedom and simplifies design freedom for pipes, hoses, seals, gaskets, grommets, etc. in consumer, healthcare and industrial markets . Natural translucent materials can be colored on the printing press side, or can be customized as a pre-colored version.
Barricade is currently produced in North America and is available in major markets.