Optical Aliphatic Films
Optical Aliphatic TPU films
Glass
Bonding interlayer
(Krystalflex®)
Polycarbonate
Bonding interlayer
(Krystalflex®)
Glass
Optical Aliphatic TPU films
Krystalflex
Provide
Higher
impact
the® invisible
polyurethane
resistance
link inand
films
combining
lower
are used
weight
glass
and
than
to
combine
plastic
is possible
glazing
glasswith
and
materials
allanglass
optical-quality,
constructions
high
impact plastic sheet, such as polycarbonate,
for a wide range of bullet resistant or impact
resistant glazing composites
Optical properties
Optical properties
Transparency
Aliphatic based TPU
High light transmission
Specifically designed for transparency
Optical properties
Resistant to UV degradation
No yellowing
No cracking
Excellent optical clarity
Long lifetime
Optical properties
Applications
Optical filters
Glazing
Hurricane impact resistance
Glass fragments adhere to TPU interlayer and
reduce risk of window failure and personal injury
Weather resistance
Hydrolysis resistance
Polyether based OA TPU
High hydrolytic stability, no swelling
Weather resistance
Temperature resistance
Cold temperature resistance
No brittleness and no cracking
High temperature resistance
Suitable for demanding
applications (aeronautics)
Weather resistance
Storage
Long period storage without
special conditions
Moisture resistance
Physical properties
Physical properties
Flexibility at low temperatures
Physical properties
Impact resistance
Combination of high elongation
and tensile strength
Well adapted to absorb shocks
Physical properties
Toughness
Abrasion resistance
Tear resistance
Combination of elasticity
and high resistance to tear
Physical properties
Applications
Ballistic resistant glazing
Armoured vehicles
Adhesion
Adhesion
Excellent adhesion
Bonding adhesives between different
materials (glass, polycarbonate, acrylics
or other substrates)
Fully compatible with polycarbonate
Adhesion
No plasticizers
Intrinsic properties of TPU sufficient no plasticizer required
TPU film: high flexibility
Adhesion
Applications: TPU/PC laminates
Bulletproof glass
Burgler proof windows
Aircraft cockpit glass
Security screen
Processability
Low temperature processing (T=80-140°C):
• High quality laminations
• Low energy use
• Few thermal stress issues in the finished products
Processability
A fully-reacted product
• No cross-linking
• Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) material
You only have to reshape it into the final form
World leader in Optical Aliphatic TPU
Security glazing
Bullet-resistant glass
Glass/plastic laminates
Architecture
Electronics
Why Polyurethanes versus PVB?
Chemical compatibility
Cooler processing
Better cool impact
Range of flexibility
Moisture resistance
Higher adhesion
Modulus options
No cold room storage required
®
Krystalflex interlayer films for transport
Sophisticated glazing systems for
cars, trucks, trains and aircraft
High strength glass/plastic laminates
for civilian and military transport
Maximum security and safety
Special laminate constructions for:
Heat conductive glass
Solar control glass
Alarm sensor glass
Thin wall armouring
Government buildings
Hotelsperformance glazing
High
laminates for security and safety
Manufacturing plants
Suitable
Banks for new buildings
and retrofit
Embassies and consulates
Retail stores
Corporate offices
Prisons
Global technical organization 25 highly-skilled people around the globe
The Woodlands, USA
Development
and TS Group
Focus on Aliphatic +
Film & Sheets
Everberg, Belgium
Research Group
Focus on new
product/step-outs
Osnabruck, Germany
Development
and TS Group
Focus on Aromatics +
Injection & Extrusion
Kuan Yin, Taiwan
TS Function