TecoCell® chemical foaming agents feature microcellular structures unmatched by other chemical foaming products. We bring our deep foaming process and application experience in recommending the right foaming technology for your application.
Smallest Cells = Greatest Benefits
TecoCell® technology produces the smallest cell size achievable (50 – 200 microns) through the exclusive use of nano-sized, (<=0.08 micron) CaCO3 particles.
TecoCell®’s cell size and uniform distribution result in superior mechanical properties and surface appearance compared to conventional chemical forming agents.
Smallest Cells = Greatest Benefits
TecoCell® technology produces the smallest cell size achievable (50 – 200 microns) through the exclusive use of nano-sized, (<=0.08 micron) CaCO3 particles.
TecoCell®’s cell size and uniform distribution result in superior mechanical properties and surface appearance compared to conventional chemical forming agents.
Cleaner, Greener Chemistry
TecoCell® chemistry is a cleaner process. All ingredients in the TecoCell® formulation and their reaction products are environmentally friendly. CO2, water and citric salts, all inert and benign, are the only by-products. In contrast, traditional chemical foaming agents produce hazardous by-products that can corrode molds and are environmentally harmful.
Cleaner, Greener Chemistry
TecoCell® chemistry is a cleaner process. All ingredients in the TecoCell® formulation and their reaction products are environmentally friendly. CO2, water and citric salts, all inert and benign, are the only by-products. In contrast, traditional chemical foaming agents produce hazardous by-products that can corrode molds and are environmentally harmful.
Easy to Test and Implement
TecoCell® provides immediate cost savings and improvements that can be proven out during a short mold trial. Contact Trexel today to discuss how TecoCell® can benefit your specific application. A complimentary sample of TecoCell® and remote trial support will be provided on applications determined to be good candidates.
Easy to Test and Implement
TecoCell® provides immediate cost savings and improvements that can be proven out during a short mold trial. Contact Trexel today to discuss how TecoCell® can benefit your specific application. A complimentary sample of TecoCell® and remote trial support will be provided on applications determined to be good candidates.
The Science Behind TecoCell®
TecoCell®, which is produced through a specialized and patented process, creates a homogeneous gas/cell matrix by utilizing uniform size CaCO3 particles of .08 microns.
The CaCO3 nanoparticles distribute themselves evenly in the material system, resulting in a strong and constant cell structure throughout the blow molded or injection molded part. The uniformity of the cell gives the user a lightweight part with low warpage, faster cycles times, better stiffness and higher heat distortion properties.
This even distribution and small cell size of the TecoCell® additive is especially effective in unfilled PP and PE materials. These materials are commonly used for blow molded automotive ducts and injection molded thin-wall packaging.
TecoCell® for Injection Molding
TecoCell® H1 is a chemical foaming and nucleation system targeted for use with polyolefin and polystyrene materials to provide assistance to the injection molding process with attributes including:
• Premium surface finish
• Lower melt viscosity
• Faster cycle times
• Lighter parts
• Lower clamping pressures
• Lower molded-in stress
• Better dimensional stability
• Elimination of sink marks
• Elimination of voids in thick sections
• Larger process window
“Trexel will now be able to bring it’s extensive know-how and global applications support expertise to those companies for which TecoCell® represents a cost-effective solution for weight reduction and quality improvement in injection molding and blow molding.”
– Levi Kishbaugh, Trexel Vice President, Engineering.
Process Temperature
TecoCell® H1
220 C – 260 C
430 F- 500 F
TecoCell® GT
250 C – 290 C
480 F – 550 F
Materials
Polyolefins, Polystyrene, and for nucleation of these polymers when foamed with a physical blowing agent (MuCell®)
PET, PETg, Nylon, PLA, and other high-temperature processing polymers
TecoCell® Resources
For additional information on TecoCell® chemical foaming agents refer to the TecoCell® Injection Molding Guide
For questions on whether your application is better suited for TecoCell® chemical foaming or MuCell® Physical Foaming refer to Chemical vs Physical White Paper