Conductive RIM
MPC's Conductive Reaction-Injection-Molding (RIM) Urethane Technology combines the physical properties of reaction-injection-molded polyurethane with electrical conductivity. With volume resistivity between E7 ohm-cm and E10 ohm-cm, Conductive RIM can be used for electrostatic dissipation (ESD) in a wide range of components and applications, including: rollers and paper handling mechanisms in business machines; enclosures and packaging for sensitive electronics; and materials-handling equipment.
RIM is widely used in automotive fascia because of its light weight, physical strength, and excellent cosmetics. By making RIM electrically conductive, MPC has eliminated the need for conductive primers or additives that degrade the material’s physical properties. Class A paint finishes have been achieved using this technology, with successful Florida Aging Test results.
Access to the technology is available through MPC in the form of custom-manufactured components, and through technology licensing and other arrangements.
Advantages of Conductive RIM
1. Eliminates the need for expensive and problematic surface coating processes of other plastics.
2. Superior physical properties compared to polymers that have been made conductive through high-percentage loadings of carbon black or metallic fillers.
3. Easy to process.
4. Well-known performance benefits of polyurethane, which include: high abrasion and chemical resistance, plus a wide latitude in durometer, Coefficient of Friction (COF), and resilience.
Conductive RIM Applications ESD and Static Charge Applications Industry Applications Automotive Electrostatic spray paint Business Machines Cabinetry Electronics Cabinetry, casings, enclosures Machinery Cabinetry, conveyors, antistatic components Printing Cabinetry