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Uflex launches the all new OPTIKA Ascend showcases growing portfolio

range of Flexi-Tubes. of PA66 applications

flex has made a dent in the Tubes Industry by scend Performance Materials, the world’s largest
Umanufacturing Flexi-Tubes that roll up all the Afully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin,
advantages of multi-layered flexible laminates to showcased its growing range of Vydyne PA66 solutions
perfection. The unique ABC approach de-abbreviated to for automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial and
consumer applications at NPE2018 in Orlando, FL, from
Aesthetics; Barrier Properties & Counterfeit-proof is doing May 7 to 11. The company had numerous applications
the trick for Flexi-Tubes offering immense flexibility and
on display at its booth
endless possibilities to brands helping them unleash their (S14001), where it will
true potential across the globe. Uflex now launches the all also conduct a number
new OPTIKA range of Flexi-Tubes.Explaining more about of presentations on the
performance and value
of nylon 6,6 to processors
and specifiers.
A key focus area of
the show was be the
compa n y’s la t e st
developments in high
performance flame-retardant materials to meet
increasing regulatory requirements. Ascend offers two
best-in-class unreinforced flame-retardant products for
electrical and electronic applications: Vydyne ECO366H
and Vydyne FR350J.
Introduced in late 2017, Vydyne FR350J is designed
for use in unattended electrical appliance connectors
and achieves the highest GWIT (glow wire ignition
OPTIKA Transparent Flexi-Tubes, Mr. Ish Dhawan, Head,
temperature) rating with zero flame and exhibits a
Product Development at the Tubes vertical of Uflex says, GWEPT (glow wire end-product temperature) rating
“We have adopted a special process that imparts depth of 775 C.
to the printing and imagery prominently highlighting the
main elements of the brand artwork. Vydyne ECO366H is a non-halogenated flame-retardant
nylon 6,6 with an excellent RTI electrical rating of
The inside and outside seamless printing with metallic 150 C, making it an ideal solution for connectors and
effects coupled up with the refractive properties of the terminal blocks.“Our E&E products are expanding the
transparent Flexi-Tube creates an absolutely never seen performance and processing capabilities of PA66,” says
before visual appeal at the point-of-sale (POS). For OPTIKA Scott Rook, Ascend’s vice president of nylon. “Vydyne
we use ultra-clear polyethylene as the innermost substrate FR350J offers excellent finished part performance and
that further imparts mesmerizing aesthetics to the Flexi- is also very easy to process, saving our customers time
Tube. The optical illusion created by printing inside the and money.” Ascend Performance Materials is a global
premium provider of high-quality plastics, fibers and
tube gives distinct visual effects as the gel/liquid gets chemicals. Ascend is one of the world’s largest integrated
consumed over a period of time. The importance of visual PA66 producers, with its own in-house manufacturing
stimulation for beauty and cosmetic products can never facilities, ensuring total security of supply. Ascend’s
be emphasized enough and with OPTIKA we will step up product range has earned it an unequalled reputation
the aesthetic quotient of the Flexi-Tubes manifold. for quality, innovative techniques .

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