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Kalrez
Applications: Packaging & Assembly, Parts & Components, Processing & Packaging
Product Families: Parts & Shapes
Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers
Polymer Name: Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
End Uses: Aircraft Applications, Semiconductor Applications, Pump Parts
From aerospace and chemical processing to chip manufacturing and oil and gas applications, DuPont™ Kalrez® elastomers are engineered to provide more stability, more resistance, and more effective sealing. Period. While DuPont didn't invent o-rings or specialty sealants, it has a 40-year track record of innovation and development, creating sealants that stand up to the most challenging operating environments. Aside from its cleanliness and purity, Kalrez® polymer chains are engineered to be one of the most inert polymer structures available, standing up to more than 1,800 different chemicals while offering high-temperature stability.Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts are manufactured to the highest quality standards. Every part has documented traceability, and these parts provide one of the longest, most predictable lifespans in industry. The long-term, proven performance of Kalrez® parts can mean less frequent seal changes, repairs, and inspections, increasing process and equipment uptime for greater productivity and yield.
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BETASEAL Adhesives
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair, Transportation Assembly
Product Families: Adhesives & Sealants, Structural Adhesives, Paints & Coatings
Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU), Silanes, Urethanes
Labeling Claims: Solvent-free, Cold Processable, Phthalates-free
BETASEAL® adhesives have been used to bond stationary glass in vehicles. Today, it is also used to seal and fill gaps in electric vehicle battery packs. BETASEAL® glass bonding systems consist of BETAPRIME® primers, and BETACLEAN® cleaners, and BETASEAL® urethane adhesives to provide a total solution for glass bonding applications. Innovative formulations provide a wide range of mechanical properties to suit all manufacturer requirements and are compatible with all vehicle production processes.
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MOLYKOTE Speciality Lubricants
Applications: Equipment & Parts, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Powertrain & UTH
Product Families: Lubricants & Oils, Fluids & Lubricants, Caulks & Sealants
Chemical Family: Mineral Oils, Silicones, Silica
End Uses: Bearing Lubricants , Slideway Lubricants, Metalworking Fluids
Labeling Claims: Nickel-free, Lead-free, Food Contact Acceptable
MOLYKOTE® Specialty Lubricants are trusted by engineers, OEMs and product designers worldwide for their ability to meet tough lubrication challenges. From saving energy by reducing friction and wear to improving safety and comfort by reducing NVH, MOLYKOTE® is Smart Lubrication.
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BETAFORCE Composite Bonding Adhesives
For high-performance bonding in lightweight multi-material vehicles, BETAFORCE® composite bonding adhesive enables significant weight reduction, acoustic performance and corrosion protection. Design flexibility is maintained while processing performance and sustainability goals are achieved. BETAFORCE® is an ideal choice for joining carbon fiber and glass fiber composites and other dissimilar materials in a variety of lightweight designs, including modular assemblies. It can be used to bond coated metals like steel to aluminum, carbon fiber panels to steel or aluminum, and sheet molding compound (SMC) to aluminum. Recent formulations of BETAFORCE® offer a cycle time of around one minute and are currently being used for mass series production. Open times can be adjusted to accommodate specific mounting requirements in the plant, such as a quicker curing time by infrared treatment, and the initial adhesion requires no additional fixing tools.
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BETAMATE Structural Adhesives
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair, Transportation Assembly
Product Families: Adhesives & Sealants, Structural Adhesives, Other Adhesives & Sealants
Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives, Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics & Acrylates
End Uses: Heat Pumps, 2K (2 Component) Adhesive
Labeling Claims: Cold Processable, Solvent-free, Bisphenol A-free
BETAMATE® structural adhesives deliver advanced solutions for bonding similar and dissimilar substrates, closures, and body structures, enabling improved load carrying capabilities, vehicle stiffness, durability, design flexibility, and weight reduction.As an example of what BETAMATE® can help you achieve, this is what happens when a mid-size vehicle with 50 meters of BETAMATE® is operated for one year: 10 kg primary mass reduction; 17 kg total weight savings with mass decompounding; 0.62 percent improvement in fuel efficiency; 32.6 kg carbon dioxide reduction BETAMATE® structural adhesives offer high-performance adhesion to automotive substrates such as steel, aluminum, magnesium, and composites. It replaces welds and mechanical fasteners, reducing fatigue and failure commonly encountered with traditional processes, and substantially increasing manufacturing efficiencies.
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Liveo
Applications: Medical, Laboratory & Diagnostics, Medical Devices & Assemblies
Product Families: Medical Grade Lubricants, Fluids & Lubricants, Adhesives & Sealants
Chemical Family: Silicones, Siloxanes, Silanes
INCI Name: Trisiloxane, Disiloxane, Dimethicone
Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
End Uses: Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Body Implants
Inspired by the terms "live" and "to be alive," Liveo™ reflects our drive to create innovative next-generation solutions that can help patients live life to the fullest. Built on a strong foundation and unmatched heritage from Dow Corning, Liveo™ medical-grade silicone solutions provide safety and patient benefits and help customers address a wide range of healthcare challenges. The broad Liveo™ product portfolio of performance materials is supported by DuPont Healthcare’s legendary expertise, transformational science and competencies in connected solutions.
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BETATECH
Maintains thermal conductivity in EV batteries to help control temperature. Thermal management for battery modules is essential to safety and long service life. Dispensable BETATECH™ offers significant advantages when applied between the battery cells and the cooling plate as part of the assembly process. BETATECH™ is part of our AHEAD™ initiative, which demonstrates our commitment to meeting the needs of the mobility market.
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TPSiV
Applications: Equipment & Parts, Pipes & Tanks, Interior
Product Families: Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), Thermoplastic Elastomers
Chemical Family: Silicones
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV), Thermoplastic Silicone Vulcanizate (TPSiV)
End Uses: Sporting Goods, Pipe Connectors, Electronic Accessory Cases
When you combine the strength, toughness, and abrasion resistance of a thermoplastic elastomer with the soft silkiness, UV and chemical resistance, and colorability of silicone, you get DuPont TPSiV®. TPSiV® products incorporate vulcanized silicone modules in a thermoplastic matrix. But unlike traditional thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), they can be recycled and reused in your manufacturing processes. This makes them remarkably versatile and reliable for a range of applications. Durable, yet both silky and non-tacky (dirt resistant), TPSiV® Thermoplastic Elastomers deliver exceptional performance and esthetics in products ranging from consumer electronics to plumbing supplies.
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THIXON
THIXON® bonding agents can be custom-formulated for the specific bonding requirements of various substrates and conditions. We also offer a full line of low-VOC and HAP-compliant systems to help reduce emissions. THIXON® performs well in extremely severe environments and is suited for many automotive applications.
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Multiflex
Applications: Other Automotive Applications, Automotive, Safety Systems
Product Families: Other Thermoplastic Elastomers, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE-S)
Chemical Family: Styrenics, Polyolefins
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified), Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer, Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
End Uses: Automotive Applications, Rope, Cordage
MULTIFLEX® thermoplastic elastomers from DuPont are excellent replacements for thermoset rubber in highly demanding automotive applications. They help reduce costs through streamlined processing and combine design freedom with recyclability. From interior features such as cup holders and mat bins to airbag covers and exterior weather seals, MULTIFLEX® offers the industry exceptionally high performance in a wide range of applications. In addition to exceptional colorability and resistance to color degradation, it is resistant to alcohols, acids, aqueous solutions, bases, and detergents. Plus, it has high thermal and electrical properties.
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Tedlar
Applications: Technical Fabrics, Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates, Construction Adhesives
Product Families: Contact Adhesives, Adhesives & Sealants, Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Fluoropolymers
Polymer Name: Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF)
End Uses: Signage, Wall Coverings, Medical/Healthcare Applications
DuPont™ Tedlar® surface protection film provides superior surface protection for a variety of materials and industries. Whether it’s protecting people from the elements or surfaces from scuffs and stains, DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF film provides durable, long-lasting protection from the inside out. From buildings and transportation to aerospace and graphics, Tedlar® surface protection film delivers enduring value for you and your customers.
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Vespel
Applications: Parts & Components, Aerospace & Aviation, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Product Families: Parts & Shapes, Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC), Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Chemical Family: Polyimides (PI)
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI), Polyimide (PI)
End Uses: Semiconductor Applications, Pump Parts, Aircraft Applications
Temperature extremes, high friction, and heavy loads? Vespel® has outperformed other engineering materials under the most severe conditions since 1965. Highly demanding applications like aerospace components, semiconductor processing, automotive manufacturing, and energy production rely on Vespel® parts to keep their equipment running. Vespel® polyimide materials provide continuous operation at cryogenic to high temperatures; low wear and low friction at high PV in lubricated or unlubricated environments; outstanding creep, strength, and impact resistance; exceptional dimensional stability; low thermal expansion; and easy machinability. Vespel® makes lighter weight parts not only practical, but, in many cases, better than standard metal, ceramics, and other engineering polymers such as PEEK (polyether ether ketone) and PAI (polyamide-imide). With design centers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, DuPont technicians collaborate with customers to combine materials science with design to produce high-performance parts and keep production running smoothly. Vespel® parts and shapes, both custom and stock, have been tested and proven effective in highly demanding applications around the globe. They are available in sheet, rod, tube, plaque, bar, disk, ring, ball, and custom machined parts.
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BETAPRIME Glass & Body Primers
As part of BETASEAL® glass bonding systems, BETAPRIME® glass and body primers promote adhesion to vehicle bodies and inhibit rust in small nicks and scratches. They also simplify glass installation for structural bonding and sealing. BETAPRIME® primers come in a variety of formulations with optimum benefits for specific applications, meet all OEM requirements, and are available globally for OEM and aftermarket customers.
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BETACLEAN Cleaners
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair, Transportation Assembly
Product Families: Industrial Cleaners, Cleaners
Chemical Family: Ketones, Aliphatics, Hydrocarbons
End Uses: Tools, Glass Surface, Industrial Surfaces
BETACLEAN® cleaners provide advanced surface preparation and are a vital part of the adhesive repair process for direct glazing, as well as sealing and bonding of body panel repairs. Additionally, BETACLEAN® can be used to remove excess uncured adhesives from a variety of finished and unfinished surfaces. With a proven track record of providing exceptional performance, lowering costs, and reducing assembly times, our urethane adhesive glass bonding systems are used by original equipment manufacturers worldwide. BETACLEAN® cleaners, BETAPRIME® primers and BETASEAL® adhesives together provide a total solution for glass bonding installation, structural bonding, and sealing.
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BETAWIPE Surface Activators
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair
Product Families: Adhesives & Sealants, Other Adhesives & Sealants
Used with our BETASEAL® or BETAMATE® adhesives, BETAWIPE® surface activators quickly and easily prepare automotive glass and many other substrates for bonding. BETAWIPE® promotes adhesion, improving the strength of bond cross-linking between the substrate and adhesive. It is available for OEM and aftermarket customers around the world.
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BETALINK Plastic Bonding Systems
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair, Transportation Assembly
Product Families: Adhesives & Sealants, Other Adhesives & Sealants, Structural Adhesives
Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU), Blends & Combinations, Silanes
BETALINK® K1 and K2 adhesives are OEM-quality products that let you repair body trim, wheel-arch extensions, spoilers, and other items easily without drilling. BETALINK® K1 adhesive is a simple one-component adhesive that doesn't requireprimer on most painted surfaces and plastic trim parts. BETALINK® K2 adhesive is a two-component solution that offers very short drive-away time in all weather.
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MEGUM
MEGUM® rubber-to-substrate adhesives are used to bond a variety of elastomer compounds to metal and plastic substrates including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, copper, polyamides, polyacetals, polyesters, and PTFE. Most formulations are low-viscosity, organic, solvent-based solutions and/or dispersion of polymers and other reactive chemicals. Water-based formulations are also available.
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BETAFILL Seam Sealants
Applications: Bonding & Assembly, Body Shop & Repair, Sealants
Product Families: Adhesives & Sealants, Paints & Coatings, Primers & Sealers
Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU), Polypropylene Glycols
BETAFILL® are single-component polyurethanes which offer permanent elasticity and good adhesion properties to a variety of substrates, making them ideal for manufacturing and repair applications such as panel sealing, gap filling, and finishing. BETAFILL® helps prevent moisture intrusion that can lead to corrosion while also protecting interior compartments from dust, dirt, fumes, and moisture. The sealants also may provide acoustical and thermal management advantages.
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MULTIPRO
Applications: Building Materials, Wire & Cable, Optical Fiber & Telecom
Product Families: Thermoplastic Elastomers, Thermoplastic Olefin Elastomers (TPO)
Chemical Family: Polyolefins
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
End Uses: Pipe Extrusion Applications
DuPont MULTIPRO™ is a ready to use solution containing special long term low coefficient of friction technology to be extruded as innerlayer.
