UPESTM resin focuses on thermoforming and compounding markets
Marking its launch with two seminar presentations, UPES resin made its official debut at NPE 2009. An innovative reactor grade resin (polyethylene and polystyrene combination), UPES resin enables significant source reduction while increasing performance and maintaining cost. Its bi-functional versatility offers enhanced compatibility with various polymer systems and broadens the processing window of most polyolefins. A product of QinnexTM technology, UPES resin provides the following properties to users:
- Variable ratio of the two polymers
- Different types of polyethylene can be used
- Can add different co-monomers
- Ability to vary amount of cross-linking
- Two phases are compatibilized 'in situ'
Tray-Pak Corporation was experiencing significant warpage, inefficient processing and poor material distribution in one of their thermoforming applications. They were looking for a cost-effective and sustainable solution that would allow them to achieve a better performing, more sustainable product - without increasing cost. View more details in the full case study. Through a collaborative effort with NOVA Chemicals (the resin supplier) and Primex Plastics(the sheet producer) — Tray-Pak was able to create a part that delivered a balance of performance and cost while meeting their own sustainability objectives.
- >200% increase in crush strength
- 33% faster forming rates
- 20% material source reduction
- Enhanced part definition
- Fully recyclable part
- Shorter start-ups
- Reduced scrap rates
- Increased machine time availability
When used in compounding applications, UPES resin delivers a wide range of property enhancements which may include:
- Material source reduction
- Enhanced processability
- Modified flow
- Improved foamability
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"Working with UPES resin has allowed us to create a new realm of low-cost thermoplastic elastomers with the physical property benefits of conventional high cost thermosets," stated Scott Smith, CEO of Cellect"With UPES resin, we have been able to deliver the parts our customers demand - stronger and more sustainable, with no additional cost - a sincere value in today's environment," said Jack Kohout, Tray-Pak Corporation
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About NOVA Chemicals Inc.NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to Responsible Care®. Learn more at www.novachemicals.com. About Tray-Pak Corporation
Since its founding in 1975 as a thermoformer of plastic cookie and candy trays, Tray-Pak has grown to become one of North America’s leading sources for innovative solutions in virtually all types of thermoformed packaging. Today Tray-Pak specializes in medium-to-high volume runs (25,000 to 50-million+) of consumable goods packaging. Tray-Pak customers include many Fortune 500 companies, with a wide range of industries, packaging needs, and locations throughout the world. Learn more at www.traypak.com. About Primex Plastics Corporation
PRIMEX Plastics Limited, based in Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, England is a premier manufacture of quality, custom extruded, High Molecular Weight and High Density Polyethylene sheet, Polypropylene sheet and Roll Stock. PRIMEX Plastics Limited is part of PRIMEX Plastics Corporation (USA). With over 30 years experience, PRIMEX Plastics Corporation had established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of thermoplastic sheet in the United States. Learn more at www.primexplastics.com. About Cellect
Cellect has commercialized blends of IXP across several of its product lines, which includes Microcell® Bun Foams, Microflex® Bun Foams (improved alternative to conventional thermoset rubber), and I-Cell® Irradiated Roll Foams. Cellect is the only USA owned and operated crosslinked foam supplier producing Buns and Rolls, and has a long history of leading the market in new technology development and innovative product design. This most recent breakthrough, the development of versatile, Low Carbon Impact foam, clearly establishes Cellect as the leader of technology innovation in the crosslinked bun and irradiated roll foam markets. Learn more at www.cellectfoam.com.
UPESTM is a trademark of NOVA Chemicals Inc.
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