INNOVATIVE POLYMERS E-NEWS

Welcome to the first edition of our new digital newsletter.  Each quarter, we will send you the latest details on Innovative Polymers product advances, tech tips, success stories and more.  Our objective is to support you with information that will help you optimize processing techniques and capabilities to save time, improve quality and increase product performance.

In this Fall E-News, you’ll learn more about:

• VA-259 flame retardant polyurethane
• UL 94 V-O standard testing
• The 14-foot-tall scale model of the U.S. Capitol Dome built by two of our customers.
• Coloring polyurethanes
• All new products: An optically clear, UV stable polyurethane plus a UL 94 V-O system with a 90-second gel time.

We hope you will provide us with feedback on this issue and on topics you’d like to see covered in the future!  Please e-mail comments to: greg@innovative-polymers.com.

Flame Retardant VA-259 Polyurethane

Manufacturers of medical equipment, consumer electronics and automotive parts are finding that VA-259 polyurethane is ideal for prototyping and casting of thermoplastic-like initial device housings and components until final tooling is complete.  The durable vacuum casting material is also a great choice for low-volume production projects.  View Datasheet (PDF)


UL 94 Test Standards for Plastics

One of the key criteria in determining the suitability of plastics, such as Innovative Polymers’ polyurethanes, for building appliances, electronics and under-the-hood vehicle components is the Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) flammability rating of the materials.  UL has assigned 12 different flame classifications to materials based on the results of lab-scale flame tests.  Read more…

One of the key exhibits at the celebrated new Visitors Center that is now the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. is a high-accuracy scale model of the world famous Dome structure.  The 14-foot-tall model features a “touchable”, photographable exterior and lighted interior section of The Rotunda that is displayed behind glass to protect the exacting miniature replica.  Read more…

Coloring Polyurethanes

Innovative Polymers provides a color-matching service for customers who purchase our polyurethanes.  However, before considering polyurethane pigmentation, there are many factors to consider:  For example, UV stability may be affected.  Read more…

New Rapid Prototyping/Manufacturing Products

To meet customers’ needs for speed, quality and performance, Innovative Polymers has added two new polyurethanes to our product offering:  an optically clear, UV stable system that gels in less than 20 minutes and a high-performance material that meets UL 94 V-O standards and has a 90-second gel time.  Read more…