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Automotive

The ski-pass door closure for Citroën C6

APLIX inter-mold® technology is an innovative new method of integrally moulding a field of hooks within an injection moulded component.
One current application of the inter-mold® technology is the ski door of the Citroën C6.

The polypropylene ski door is mounted in the armrest compartment of the 2nd row seat back. When one opens the decorative cover behind the middle armrest on which loop is sewn, the ski door and its two inter-mold® hook areas are revealed. When the system is closed, the inter-mold® hooks hold the decorative cover closed.

Industry-Automotive

New inter-mold® Hook Type : Micro Hook

APLIX developed a new injection molded hook : the Micro Hook. As its name suggests this hook is very small : with a height of 0.3 mm, it is 4.7 times smaller than the Dual Hook et 2.6 times thiner.

These dimensions make it have a specific soft feel and an innovative design. Due to its tiny dimensions the Micro Hook is intended to be used with low profile loops such as aplix® 200. But its minuscule size does not prevent it from reaching useful and interesting closure performances. Indeed tests according NF EN 13780 show that a Micro Hook - aplix® 200 closure (Micro Hook in PP 10% carbonate calcium filled) has a shear strength of 27 N/cm².

Industry-Automotive

inter-mold® technology is now compatible with VICTREX® PEEK(TM)

VICTREX® PEEK(TM) is a high performance thermoplastic offering a unique combination of properties: high resistance to extreme temperatures, wear and chemicals, outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability. VICTREX® grade 151G is a low viscosity thermoplastic, which makes the filling of the inter-mold® hook cavities easy.

inter-mold® technology is an innovative method of integrally molding a field of hooks in an injection molded component.

The simultaneous use of inter-mold® technology and VICTREX® PEEK(TM) opens new possibilities, increasing performance and productivity. VICTREX® PEEK(TM) is designed to replace metals for many applications. Moreover, VICTREX® PEEK(TM) grade 151G requires no flame retardant additives to achieve a V-0 rating (at 3.0 mm thickness, according UL94 specification). In addition, inter-mold® technology eliminates the use of adhesives or additional ultra-sonic welding steps.

VICTREX® is a registered trademark. PEEK(TM) is a trademark of Victrex plc.

For more information:

- on VICTREX® PEEK(TM): www.victrex.com

- on inter-mold®: http://www.aplix.com/fr/inter_mold_r/

Industrie-Automobile

NOUVELLE FIXATION : Disque auto-agrippant tout plastique

inter-mold® est une technologie innovante d'APLIX permettant de mouler des crochets auto-agrippants faisant partie intégrante d'une pièce plastique. Aujourd'hui, APLIX lance ses disques plastiques.

Les pièces présentent des crochets inter-mold® Dual Hook. Elles peuvent être fixées par rivet ou vis sur tout support pour attacher n'importe quel produit équipé d'une boucle ou autre textile compatible avec des crochets auto-agrippants.

Ces disques peuvent être par exemple utilisés pour fixer les coussins amovibles des intérieurs de camping-cars, caravanes et bateaux, ou pour d'autres applications telles que la construction, la fixation de câblages et de toute autre produit présentant une boucle ou encore pour le bricolage.

Les disques APLIX sont esthétiques et traités anti-UV. Ils sont disponibles en noir et en blanc, et ont un diamètre de 25 ou 45 mm. D'autres coloris peuvent être réalisés sur demande.

Pour plus d'information, contactez le service industrie d'APLIX : http://www.aplix.com/fr/contact

Industry-Automotive

NEW FASTENER : self-gripping plastic washers

APLIX's inter-mold® technology is an innovative new method of integrally molding a field of hooks within an injection molded component. Now, APLIX has launched plastic washers with inter-mold® Dual Hooks.

They can be attached by riveting or screwing on any support with appropriate loop to attach cushions or other items in caravans (RVs), boat interiors, cable management, do-it-yourself or construction.

APLIX washers have an improved aesthetics and are anti-UV treated. They are available in black and white, diameter 25 or 45 mm. Other colours are available upon request.

Packaging

Packinnove Europe 2007

APLIX will be participating in the 18th Packinnove Europe 2007 which will take place at Troyes in France

APLIX will be showing a new easy to use innovative system for packaging that is flexible and has many advantages over existing systems.

www.aplix.com

PACKINNOVE EUROPE 2007 is not an exhibition but a convention for the packaging market. Experts from the packaging sector will be available along with purchasers and others looking for new packaging solutions

www.packinnove.com

Automotive

A NEW STANDARD IN HEADLINER ASSEMBLY

APLIX inter-mold® technology is setting the new standard for headliner assembly in the automotive industry specializing in sunroofs.

With inter-mold® technology hooks can be molded directly into plastic substrate components that are attached directly to the roof of the vehicle or applied directly to the headliner. The height of the hook fields can be designed to accommodate the various gap distances (Z-axis dimension) between the headliner and the sunroof module or roof bow.
The most recent application utilizing inter-mold® technology is the use of headliner attachment brackets in the brand new 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.

Plastics trade fair

K 2007

APLIX is presenting the inter-mold® technology at the K 2007.

The leading international plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 24. to October 31.
Please visit our booth, Hall 5, Nr. B03-6.

HYGIENE

APLIX will exhibit at INDEX 08

APLIX will exhibit at INDEX 08 in Geneva (Switzerland) next April 15 - 18, 2008.

Our team will be pleased to welcome you on our booth No.: 2579 to introduce you our latest generation of mechanical fastening solutions for Baby diapers & Incontinence applications.
To save your time, if you wish to plan already now a meeting with our specialists, please feel free to contact us at : hygiene@aplix.fr
Also, for any information regarding this important exhibition dedicated to Hygiene, visit the following web site: www.index08.org