12 features of Valox films developers should know
Valox is a brand of foils manufactured by SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation). Valox films are thermoplastic polyester films valued for their excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance and electrical insulation.
One of the most important advantages of Valox films is their heat resistance. They can withstand high temperatures up to +130 C, making them ideal for applications in harsh environments such as automotive, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.
Valox films also have excellent chemical resistance. They are resistant to acids, bases, salts and organic solvents, which makes them ideal for applications in the chemical industry and in medical technology.
Valox films also have good electrical insulation. They have very low conductivity and high dissipation factor, making them ideal for insulating electrical conductors.
Valox foils can be manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes and are easy to cut, drill and form. This allows them to be integrated into a wide variety of applications and designs, allowing for more flexible design of products.
Overall, Valox is an important material in electrical, automotive and medical applications due to its excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance and electrical insulation.
properties of Valox foils
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Flammability: UL94-V0
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Temperature resistance: operating range is between -40 to +130 C.
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Chemical resistance: excellent
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Dielectric strength: 43kV/mm
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Moisture absorption: low
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Printability: Warnings or part numbers can easily be printed directly onto the film
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Deep-drawing ability: It is possible to produce deep-drawn parts
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Adhesion: Coatable with almost all adhesive and coating systems
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Workability: can be cut and punched very well
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Thermal conductivity: is thermally conductive up to 0,17 W/mK
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Thickness range: possible in thicknesses as foil from 0,075 to 0,75 mm
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Color options: white
From the project sketch to the finished serial part made of Valox foil
As part of product design, Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH many possibilities and ideas to achieve improved production processes and optimal product quality.
Experienced application engineers and production specialists are available to implement stamped parts from Valox, from the first tool-free sample production to series production.
In the Valox prototype production area, the latest laser cutting machines, knife cutting machines and water jet cutting technology are available. In addition, the first samples can also be produced on the CNC machining centres.
In the field of series production in the manufacture of stamped parts from Valox foil, the most modern stamping machines, rotary stamping machines, eccentric presses and manual stamping are used.
The cutting department is also equipped with the latest Kampf slitting machines and tape cutting machines from CMC Cevenini. The Cutting Valox foil is no problem.
Valox as a lampshade
Valox foil is widely used as a lampshade material in the lighting industry.
