L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG is one of the world's leading providers of raw materials for the production of cast polyamide. Catalysts, activators, and optionally other additives for impact-resistance modification or heat stabilization can be selected from our portfolio of the BRUGGOLEN® C series and NYRIM® series. We are glad to share our product know-how with our customers. Moreover, we rely on intensive research and development in the area of anionic polymerization. AP-NYLON® additives make a key contribution to obtaining a structurally improved polyamide with high impact strength and a long service life. With these advantageous characteristics, AP-NYLON® cast polyamide consistently opens up new applications. Our “Rough & Tough” material is ideal for use in the transport sector, for industrial facilities, in residential and road construction, in safety, and in mining. Typical products of cast polyamide extend from large, low-tension semi-finished products, such as bars, tubes, and plates, to complex, often thick-walled molded parts that cannot be manufactured through injection molding or extrusion.
The palette of BRUGGOLEN® C additives includes catalysts and activators, custom-tailored for the production of high-quality cast polyamide through anionic polymerization. In further development and innovation for our product systems, we focus not only on efficacy and efficiency, but also on sustainability. With other additives, such as heat-aging stabilizers and processing agents, Brüggemann supports customers in creating versatile products. And this includes product consulting.
Additives for the Activator Side
| Product | Function | Dosing |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Activators | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® C20P | Highly effective activator | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
| BRUGGOLEN® C25 | Extends processing time before solidification | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
| Liquid Activator | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® C235 | Liquid activator (without N-ethylpyrrolidone, which is toxic to reproduction) | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
| Stabilizers and Colors | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® C313 | Stabilizer for temperatures up to 120°C | 0.3 % |
| BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1608 | Stabilizer for temperatures up to 150°C | 0.3 % |
| BRUGGOLEN® C403 | Black coloration | < 0.1% |
| BRUGGOLEN® C407 | Blue coloration | 0.05% |
| BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1704 | Lightstabilization | 0.50% |
| Impact modificator | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1312 | Liquid impact-resistance modifiers | 1.5 to 40% |
Additives for the Catalyst Side
| Product | Function | Dosing |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® C10 | Highly effective catalyst | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
| BRUGGOLEN® TP-C1601 | Solid methanol-free catalyst | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
| Impact modificator | ||
| BRUGGOLEN® C540 | Liquid impact modificator | 1.5 to 25 % |
Maximum impact strength, even at the icy temperature of -40°C: NYRIM® is a thermoplastic with extremely high dimensional stability over a temperature range of -40 to 140°C – and thus ideal for extreme applications in the “Rough and Tough” field.
NYRIM® parts can be manufactured economically and with a wide variety of shapes and designs. NYRIM® is an elastomer-modified AP-NYLON® with properties that can be selectively adjusted, through variation of the elastomer proportion, depending on the use of the material. Even reinforcement materials and/or fillers, inserts, or glass mats can be polymerized into NYRIM® parts. NYRIM® 2000 consists of up to 70% caprolactam, NYRIM® C1 catalyst, NYRIM® P1-30 prepolymer. Other additives, such as BRUGGOLEN® C313, enable use at higher temperatures.
Additives for the Activator Side
| Product | Function | Dosing |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Activators | ||
| NYRIM® P1-30 Prepolymer | High molecular-weight activator | 15 to 44 % |
| NYRIM® P1-20A Prepolymer | High molecular-weight activator | 11 to 22 % |
| Nyrim Process Aids | ||
| NYRIM® Mould Release B | Release agent (internal) | 0.2 to 0.5 % |
| NYRIM® Foam-Stabilizer | Reduces macroscopic shrinkage | 0.3 to 0.5 % |
| NYRIM® Additive 6 Plus | Improves yield in machining semi-finished products | 2 to 5 % |
Additives for the Catalyst Side
| Product | Function | Dosing |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst | ||
| NYRIM® C1 Catalyst | Solid, magnesium-based catalyst | 4 to 8 % |
| Product for Molds | ||
| NYRIM® Mould Sealer | Improves release from the mold | |
AP-NYLON® Caprolactam is used as the main component in the production of cast polyamide. In addition, this monomer is used in many fields as an additive, for example in manufacturing adhesives or melamine.
Compared to standard Caprolactam, AP-NYLON® Caprolactam has a lower water content (<100 ppm). This is accompanied by an optimal reaction and a reduced tendency for agglomeration, which offers advantages in dosing and handling. To avoid water absorption and agglomeration also in transport and storage, AP-NYLON® Caprolactam is stored and transported as a liquid under dry nitrogen and it is delivered as a solid in aluminum-lined sacks. Additional application areas for AP-NYLON® Caprolactam:
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Dr. Matthias Bruch
Technical Marketing and Product Management
Polymer Additives, AP-NYLON® materials & Toll Production
Tel.: +49 71 31 15 75-236
Fax: +49 71 31 15 75-25 236
Heidrun Huber
Customer Service AP-NYLON Materials
Tel.: +49 71 31 15 75-132
Fax: +49 71 31 15 75-25 132
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