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Teijin Carbon produces new thermoplastic PPS-Tape
Wuppertal, May 19, 2021 --- Teijin Carbon Europe introduces a new carbon fiber
thermoplastic unidirectional pre-impregnated tape (TPUD) based on PPS. The newTenax™ TPUD with PPS matrix allows entry in new cost-sensitive markets while offering
the typical TPUD advantages like high resistance to chemicals and solvents, low
flammability, storage or shipping at room temperature and recyclability.
Due to its flame retardant properties and low smoke emission, it can be used in interior
applications of aircraft or rail vehicles, among others. The maximum continuous
operating temperature is up to 220 °C. Very low water absorption, excellent creep
resistance even at elevated temperatures and high dimensional stability round off theproperty portfolio of this new TPUD. It is therefore also suitable for demanding
applications in the aerospace, oil & gas, sporting goods or industrial sectors, whileremaining cost-effective. These properties make the product perfect for highly automatedprocessing routes such as ATL or AFP in combination with overmolding for complex
geometries. Production start for the Tenax™ TPUD with PPS matrix is the first quarter in2021.
For almost 10 years, unidirectional tapes (TPUD) have been manufactured from carbon
fibers and thermoplastics in Heinsberg, Germany. The semi-finished products have sofar been offered with PEEK or PAEK – and PPS is now added to the list of available
matrixes. PPS allows a lower process temperature compared to PEEK or PAEK. For theindustrial market in particular, increasing the production rate to make processes morecost-efficient is a milestone.
In order to meet the demand of a wide range of application areas, Teijin’s Carbon Fiber
Business offers various types of Tenax™ TPUD These differ not only in the matrix, butalso in the Tenax™ Carbon Fibers used with varying tensile strengths and moduli. This
makes it possible to find the optimum product even for high technical requirements.
Depending on the Tenax™ TPUD type, they are available in a variety of fiber basis
weights between 100 and 190 g/m² on roll lengths up to 2000 metres and in widths up to24". Typical applications include aerospace, medical, automotive and oil&gas. They aresuitable for a wide range of processing applications. Rapid processing cycle times of afew minutes can be realized without any problems.

About the Teijin GroupTeijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in thefields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic
change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan's firstrayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing
three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon
fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers andproducts converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare
equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing
care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical,
corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for
digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brandstatement “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions”, Teijin aims to be a company that
supports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies andemploys some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated
sales of JPY 836.5 billion (USD 7.7 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,036.4 billion (USD
9.5 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2021.
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