ETFE Resin For Membrane Structure

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ETFE Resin For Membrane Structure

Due to its molecular structure, ETFE resin has low crystallinity and high light transmittance features. It is easy to process, often used to produce membrane materials. ETFE membrane can be used in agricultural greenhouse and architectural structure, including swimming pools, stadium and exhibition halls,etc.

Introduce ETFE resin for membrane structure

 

Due to its molecular structure, ETFE resin has low crystallinity and high light transmittance features. It is easy to process, often used to produce membrane materials. ETFE membrane can be used in agricultural greenhouse and architectural structure, including swimming pools, stadium and exhibition halls,etc.

  

ETFE membrane, with high light transmittance (95%), lightweight (only 1% of the glass weight), and self-cleaning properties, has become a hallmark material of modern architecture. 

  • The "Water Cube" of Beijing Olympic Games adopted a multi-layered ETFE air-cushion membrane structure to achieve natural lighting and energy-saving insulation.

  • The ETFE membrane outer layer of the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, can change color through lighting, combining functionality and aesthetics. Its weather resistance (lifespan of over 25 years) and recyclability (thermal remelting) also meet the requirements of green building.

 

ETFE resin for membrane structure type

 

  • 01

    Single-layer ETFE membranes: have a relatively simple appearance, resembling glass; 

  • 02

    Double (multi)-layer air-cushion membranes: a three-dimensional bubble aesthetic and good thermal insulation.

 

Advantages about ETFE resin for membrane structure

 

  • 01
    High light transmittance, up to 95%, strong UV resistance.
  • 02
    Excellent weather resistance and long-term stability.
  • 03
    Outstanding mechanical properties, ETFE tensile strength 40-50MPa, elongation 350%-400%, resistant to hail impacts without cracking.
  • 04
    Extremely lightweight.
  • 05
    Foul-resistant and self-cleaning functions.

 

ETFE UF-2 Technical index

ITEM UNIT VALUE TEST STANDARD
Physical
Properties
Appearance   Translucent particle  
Melting Index (MFR) g/10min 9.0-19 ASTM D1238
Specific gravity g/cm³ 1.72-1.76 ASTM D792
Melting Point 250-270  
Glass transition temperature 80  
Linear thermal expansion coefficient 10-5/K 11-14 ASTM D696
Heat distortion temperature (181N) 63 ASTM D7207
Thermal conductivity W/(m・K) 0.17 ASTM C177
Flammability   V-0 UL94V
Mechanical
Properties
Tensile strength Mpa 45 ASTM D638
Elongation % 380 ASTM D638
Flexural strength Mpa 23 ASTM D790
Flexural modulus Mpa 850 ASTM D790
Compression modulus Mpa 700 ASTM D695
Electrical
Properties
Dielectric constant   2.5 ASTM D150 103Hz
2.5 ASTM D150 106Hz
Dielectric loss tangent   0.0007 ASTM D150 103Hz
0.008 ASTM D150  106 Hz

Application

 

Good melting fluidity, used to produce wire and cables, membrane structures, as well as injection moulding parts with complex structure.

Details

 

ETFE Resin For Membrane Structure