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Michelman debuts fibre sizing for under hood auto application

06 Sep '16

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For reinforced composites in the under hood automotive applications, Michelman is launching two polyurethane dispersions designed as fibre sizing. Hydrosize Link dispersions, U470 and U480, react directly with the matrix resin, delivering exceptional composite performance under extreme exposure to water, ethylene glycol, and high temperatures.

According to Michelman, Hydrosize Link technology eliminates the fibre maker's step of adding secondary crosslinkers such as blocked isocyanates to the sizing bath.

“This not only simplifies the fibre manufacturing process, but more importantly it allows better control over the desired degree of reactivity, and ultimately, composite performance,” the company said.

“These new products solve critical problems and challenges encountered by fibre and composite manufacturers,” executive vice president Rick Michelman said. ““While fibre sizings account for as little as 0.2-0.3 per cent of a finished composite part, Hydrosize Link solutions have an incredible impact on performance.” (AR)

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