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Habilene

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material inherent properties

7 Modified polyolefine andhigh-tech coating technology Habilene
® is a polyolefine specifically modified by Habasit. It is produced in a sophisticated synthesis process and features highest quality coating properties. Illustration (left): Habilene
® coatingprovides an absolutely smooth, closed and non-porous belt surface. Illustration (right): Habasit’s high-tech calendering unit. Polyolefine characteristics Polyolefine is the generic term for a family of polymers derived from a particular group of base chemicals known as olefins. The polyolefine family includes e.g. polypropylene and polyethylene. Polyolefines are made by joining small molecules (monomers) to form long chains (polymers) with thousands of individual links. The base monomers propylene and ethylene are gases at room temperature, but when they are linked they become long chains of molecules called polymers. As polymers, they form a tough, flexible plastic material with a large variety of uses. Polyolefines belong to the family of plastics with the biggest consumption (53% of all plastics). The backbone of polymers, of which there are more than 30 variations, is always the same.Key characteristics:•Made only of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H)• Good ecological profile: When burnt in a regular combustion system only Carbon dioxide (CO
2 ) and Water (H
2 O) are set free. •No release of critical substances like Chlorine (Cl), Fluorine (F) orNitrogen (N) compounds. Habilene Polymer structure The Habilene
® ® polymer is characterized by its specific individual structure which makes it different to other TPO materials. •Specific structure Other thermoplastic polyolefines as well as thermoplastics such as TPU, PVC •Inhomogeneous structure