Newcomer Nyltec Polymers Offers Novel Recycled PET/Nylon Resin

摘要

An engineering compound of a proprietary nylon mixed with 90% recycled PET is newly available from startup company Nyltec Polymers,Marietta,Ga.(nyltecpolymers.com).Called NyLester,it reportedly matches the physical properties of nylon 6.It boasts excellent surface appearance and is reportedly suitable for injection or blow molding,extrusion,thermoforming and rotomolding.One customer is running trials in 3D printing.Says company president Patrick Patin,"We blend our proprietary and patent-pending mix of nylons directly with recycled or virgin PET to make NyLester with no additives or chemical processes(just dry hoppers and an extruder).However,NyLester will accept additives,just like nylon 6,for reinforcement etc."