Abstract: The present teachings relate to a photovoltaic packaging comprising a polymer back layer, photovoltaic cells electrically connected to each other, a polymer front layer which is transparent to light, and which is configured to be connected to the polymer back layer by means of welding, wherein the photovoltaic cells are located between the front and back layer, the front and back layer being connected to each other by means of a welded connection, such that the photovoltaic cells is completely enclosed between the front layer and the back layer by the welded connection, surrounding the photovoltaic cells, and wherein each individual cell is separated from the remaining of the photovoltaic cells by the welded connection. The present teachings also relate to a method of manufacturing, and to a solar panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic module comprising (a) a front layer (1) arranged on the sunlight facing side of the photovoltaic module, wherein the front layer (1) comprises a first polypropylene composition, comprising a polypropylene, wherein the transmission of the front layer for light in the wavelength range of 350 nm to 1200 nm is on average at least 65% as compared to a situation without the front layer as determined according to ASTM D1003-13, (b) a sealing layer (2,4) which at least partly encapsulates a plurality of photovoltaic cells (3), wherein the sealing layer (2, 4) comprises a polyolefin elastomer composition comprising an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer and (c) a back layer (5), wherein the back layer (5) comprises a first reinforced polypropylene layer comprising a second polypropylene composition comprising a polypropylene and optionally a reinforcing filler, wherein the sealing layer is arranged between the front layer and the back layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a tape comprising a plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein each of the sheathed continuous multifilament strands comprises a core that extends in the longitudinal direction and a polymer sheath which intimately surrounds said core, wherein each of the cores comprises an impregnated continuous multifilament strand comprising at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, wherein the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is impregnated with an impregnating agent, wherein the process comprises the steps of: d) providing the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, e) placing the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands in parallel alignment in the longitudinal direction, f) grouping the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein steps e) and f) are performed such that the sheathed continuous multifilament strand can be consolidated and g) subsequently consolidating

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exterior or semi-exterior automotive part prepared from a thermoplastic composition comprising: from 48-95 wt. % heterophasic propylene copolymer; wherein said heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of i) a propylene-based matrix, and ii) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 0-20 wt. % ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 1 up to 30 wt. % high aspect ratio (HAR) talc as a filler; from 0 to 5 wt. % of another talc; from 0.05-1 wt. % phenolic antioxidant additive; from 0.05-1 wt. % amphiphilic protective additive comprising a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part; and from 0-3 wt. % additional additives. It moreover relates to a method of producing these and to the use of such a composition for the manufacture of an exterior or semi-exterior part in automotive applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tape comprising a plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein each of the sheathed continuous multifilament strands comprises a core that extends in the longitudinal direction and a polymer sheath which intimately surrounds said core, wherein each of the cores comprises an impregnated continuous multifilament strand comprising at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, wherein the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is impregnated with an impregnating agent in an amount from 0.50 to 15.0 wt %, for example from 0.5 to 10.0 wt % or for example from 10.0 to 15.0 wt % based on the sheathed continuous multifilament strand, wherein the impregnating agent has a melting point of at least 20° C. below the melting point of the thermoplastic polymer composition, has a viscosity of from 2.5 to 200 cSt at 160° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a) a polypropylene resin; b) a mixture of light and heat stabilizing additives, comprising: i) a high molecular weight hindered tertiary amine light stabilizer (t-H M-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1600 g/mol; ii) a low molecular weight hindered secondary amine light stabilizer (s-LM-HALS) is a fatty acid ester of 2,2,6,6-tetra-methyl-4-pipiridinol or a mixture of fatty acids thereof; and iii) an alkyl ester of a 3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxyphenyl propionic acid or a n-alkyl-3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxybenzoate; c) a mixture of antioxidant additives, comprising: i) a phenolic antioxidant; and ii) a phosphite additive; d) a flame-retardant composition, preferably comprising a mixture of: i) an organic phosphate compound; ii) an organic phosphoric acid; and iii) a zinc oxide; and e) a glass filler. The invention moreover relates to an article prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a tape comprising a plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein each of the sheathed continuous multifilament strands comprises a core that extends in the longitudinal direction and a polymer sheath which intimately surrounds said core, wherein each of the cores comprises an impregnated continuous multifilament strand comprising at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, wherein the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is impregnated with an impregnating agent, wherein the process comprises the steps of: d) providing the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, e) placing the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands in parallel alignment in the longitudinal direction, f) grouping the plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein steps e) and f) are performed such that the sheathed continuous multifilament strand can be consolidated and g) subsequently consolidating

Abstract: A pipe alignment clamp for use in pipe fitting/fabrication applications. The pipe alignment clamp has a generally circular frame with at least one hinge therealong to enable the clamp to be opened and subsequently secured around a pair of pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined. Threaded support members are positioned along the frame in spaced apart fashion, and extend outwardly from each side of the frame. The support members are used to support alignment screws that can be independently repositioned radially towards and away from the pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined, thereby enabling the alignment clamp to accommodate a wide variety of different shapes and sizes of pipe segments and fittings, and requiring a minimum length of pipe segment to operate. The adjustment screws may be manipulated by hand, or by a separate alignment screw tool, which may be included as part of a pipe alignment kit.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a photovoltaic packaging comprising a polymer back layer, photovoltaic cells electrically connected to each other, a polymer front layer which is transparent to light, and which is configured to be connected to the polymer back layer by means of welding, wherein the photovoltaic cells are located between the front and back layer, the front and back layer being connected to each other by means of a welded connection, such that the photovoltaic cells is completely enclosed between the front layer and the back layer by the welded connection, surrounding the photovoltaic cells, and wherein each individual cell is separated from the remaining of the photovoltaic cells by the welded connection. The present teachings also relate to a method of manufacturing, and to a solar panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tape comprising a plurality of sheathed continuous multifilament strands, wherein each of the sheathed continuous multifilament strands comprises a core that extends in the longitudinal direction and a polymer sheath which intimately surrounds said core, wherein each of the cores comprises an impregnated continuous multifilament strand comprising at least one continuous glass multifilament strand, wherein the at least one continuous glass multifilament strand is impregnated with an impregnating agent in an amount from 0.50 to 15.0 wt %, for example from 0.5 to 10.0 wt % or for example from 10.0 to 15.0 wt % based on the sheathed continuous multifilament strand, wherein the impregnating agent has a melting point of at least 20° C. below the melting point of the thermoplastic polymer composition, has a viscosity of from 2.5 to 200 cSt at 160° C.

Abstract: A pipe alignment clamp for use in pipe fitting/fabrication applications. The pipe alignment clamp has a generally circular frame with at least one hinge therealong to enable the clamp to be opened and subsequently secured around a pair of pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined. Threaded support members are positioned along the frame in spaced apart fashion, and extend outwardly from each side of the frame. The support members are used to support alignment screws that can be independently repositioned radially towards and away from the pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined, thereby enabling the alignment clamp to accommodate a wide variety of different shapes and sizes of pipe segments and fittings, and requiring a minimum length of pipe segment to operate. The adjustment screws may be manipulated by hand, or by a separate alignment screw tool, which may be included as part of a pipe alignment kit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a) a polypropylene resin; b) a mixture of light and heat stabilizing additives, comprising: i) a high molecular weight hindered tertiary amine light stabilizer (t-H M-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1600 g/mol; ii) a low molecular weight hindered secondary amine light stabilizer (s-LM-HALS) is a fatty acid ester of 2,2,6,6-tetra-methyl-4-pipiridinol or a mixture of fatty acids thereof; and iii) an alkyl ester of a 3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxyphenyl propionic acid or a n-alkyl-3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxybenzoate; c) a mixture of antioxidant additives, comprising: i) a phenolic antioxidant; and ii) a phosphite additive; d) a flame-retardant composition, preferably comprising a mixture of: i) an organic phosphate compound; ii) an organic phosphoric acid; and iii) a zinc oxide; and e) a glass filler. The invention moreover relates to an article prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exterior or semi-exterior automotive part prepared from a thermoplastic composition comprising: from 48-95 wt. % heterophasic propylene copolymer; wherein said heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of i) a propylene-based matrix, and ii) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 0-20 wt. % ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 1 up to 30 wt. % high aspect ratio (HAR) talc as a filler; from 0 to 5 wt. % of another talc; from 0.05-1 wt. % phenolic antioxidant additive; from 0.05-1 wt. % amphiphilic protective additive comprising a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part; and from 0-3 wt. % additional additives. It moreover relates to a method of producing these and to the use of such a composition for the manufacture of an exterior or semi-exterior part in automotive applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterophasic propylene copolymer consisting of a propylene-based matrix and a dispersed ethylene-a-olefin copolymer, wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer has a melt flow rate of at least 40 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ISO 1 133 (230° C., 2.16 kg) and a FOG value of at most 350 ?g/g as determined by VDA 278.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pellets of a flame retardant long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composition having a core containing glass fibers and a sheath of a polypropylene compound comprising a flame retardant composition and surrounding said core, wherein the flame retardant composition comprises a mixture of an organic phosphate compound, an organic phosphoric acid compound and zinc oxide. The invention further relates to flame retardant molding compositions and articles manufactured using the pellets or the molding compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition having low sensory impression of smell comprising a polypropylene and a calcium salt of phosphoric acid, wherein in said polymer composition the amount of said calcium salt of phosphoric acid is preferably such to accomplish a sensory impression of smell measured according to VDA 270 of at most 4.0.

Abstract: A method of producing breathing air includes receiving intake air from an ambient air source, collecting the intake air in one or more collection pots of a distribution system, and distributing the intake air from the one or more collection pots to one or more breathing hoses. The method further includes continuously monitoring the intake air communicated to the one or more collection pots for one or more parameters and periodically recording readings of the continuous monitoring communicated wirelessly in the distributed system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of polypropylene having a target melt flow rate of from 10 to 200 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg) comprising the sequential steps of i) polymerizing propylene monomer, and optionally one or more alpha olefin co-monomers so as to form a polypropylene having an initial melt flow rate of from 0.5 to 20 g/10 min (ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg), ii) visbreaking said polypropylene to obtain polypropylene having said target melt flow rate and wherein the ratio of target to initial melt flow rate is more than 1 iii) maintaining the polypropylene obtained from step ii) at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to reduce the FOG value of the polypropylene as determined in accordance with VDA 278. The method allows the time for FOG reduction to be reduced as compared to polypropylenes that have the same target melt flow rate, yet which have obtained said melt flow rate without the visbreaking step.

Abstract: Method for continuously preparing polypropylene pellets having reduced low-molecular weight volatile organic compounds, the method comprising the steps of?a) preheating polypropylene pellets, ?b) feeding the preheated polypropylene pellets of step a) to a purge vessel and maintaining the pellets in said purge vessel while directing a flow of at least 10 Nm3 purge gas per hour per m3 of polypropylene pellets (Nm3/ m3 pp.hour) through the pellets, ?c) removing polypropylene pellets from said purge vessel, wherein the residence time of polypropylene pellets in said purge vessel is at least 24 hours and the polypropylene pellets are maintained at a temperature Tp of from 100 to 140° C., wherein in the preheating step a) the pellets are preheated to a temperature in the range of Tp?20° C. and Tp+10° C.; wherein the polypropylene pellets have a temperature<40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterophasic propylene copolymer consisting of a propylene-based matrix and a dispersed ethylene-a-olefin copolymer, wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer has a melt flow rate of at least 40 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ISO 1 133 (230° C., 2.16 kg) and a FOG value of at most 350 ?g/g as determined by VDA 278.