GE Positions New LNP VERTON Compounds as Alternatives to Short-Glass Products and Metals in Demanding Applications

11-Apr-2005

GE Advanced Materials, plastics introduced two new grades of its glass-reinforced LNP VERTON polybutylene-terephthalate (PBT) compound as alternatives to competitive short-fiber glass-filled PBT, polypropylene (PP) and nylon resins. LNP VERTON WF-7007 compound, with a 35% long glass-fiber loading, and LNP VERTON WF-700-10 compound, with a 50% loading, deliver enhanced toughness, strength, and stiffness at wide temperature extremes. These properties, combined with light weight and exceptional UV and corrosion resistance, make the two new compounds excellent candidates for metal replacement in an array of outdoor applications, as well as for a variety of automotive, electrical, and consumer components where exceptional toughness and durability are required.

The use of long glass fibers instead of traditional short fibers enhances the performance and appearance of LNP VERTON WF compounds in several important ways. The low moisture absorption rate of these fibers helps improve the dimensional stability of molded parts, especially in exterior environments. Long glass fibers further help contribute to excellent impact resistance and flexural modulus and also enhance part appearance by minimizing the migration of fiber ends to the surface of injection-molded parts. Further, by delivering high performance in demanding applications that exceed the capability of short glass-fiber-reinforced resins, LNP VERTON WF compounds can help to reduce costs through part consolidation.

The new LNP VERTON WF compounds have been engineered to help meet the growing demand for materials that can replace metal while offering greater design freedom, lower cost, and lighter weight. Manufacturers looking for new ways to differentiate their products through design or performance - or to reduce costs through part consolidation or simplified assembly and/or finishing - can benefit from the performance characteristics of these new GE products.

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