Rigid insulation.Pyropel, said to be the first insulation designed specifically for rubber and plastics processing Plastics processing Those methods used to convert plastics materials in the form of pellets, granules, powders, sheets, fluids, or preforms into formed shapes or parts. , is featured in this two-page, four-color bulletin. Pyropel rigid polyimide Pronounced "poly-ih-mid." A type of plastic (a synthetic polymeric resin) originally developed by DuPont that is very durable, easy to machine and can handle very high temperatures. Polyimide is also highly insulative and does not contaminate its surroundings (does not outgas). fiberboard fi·ber·board n. A building material composed of wood chips or plant fibers bonded together and compressed into rigid sheets. Noun 1. is said to offer superior insulating properties across a broad temperature range, exceptional durability and unmatched ease of fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. and use. Pyropel is available in a range of thicknesses and densities, and is said to be ideal for such applications as tool base/ platens and hot runner systems. Albany International www.albint.com |
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