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AIREFLEX™ Acoustic Material Solutions

Here are the AIREFLEX product range used in Automotive and HVAC applications. The information is expanded from the original specification table to provide clearer understanding for customers, engineers, and project stakeholders.

 

Automotive Application
AIREFLEX (AT) Series

The AIREFLEX (AT) series is designed specifically for automotive applications, particularly for sound insulation and interior components. These materials are optimized for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, ensuring ease of processing and consistent quality.

Available Grades

The available grades under the Automotive series include AF (AT) 19T, AF (AT) 19VI, AF (AT) 19VX, and AF (AT) 19VP.

All Automotive grades have a specific gravity of approximately 1.9, providing a balanced combination of weight, stiffness, and acoustic performance.

In terms of processing, AF (AT) 19T is suitable for thermoforming, while AF (AT) 19VI, AF (AT) 19VX, and AF (AT) 19VP are designed for vacuum forming processes. This allows flexibility in manufacturing depending on equipment and product design.

For adhesion performance, most Automotive grades are compatible with glue and felt lamination. AF (AT) 19VP is specially designed to bond effectively with PU foam, making it suitable for applications requiring foam integration.

Regarding odor performance, AF (AT) 19T and AF (AT) 19VI exhibit normal smell characteristics, while AF (AT) 19VX and AF (AT) 19VP are engineered to be low-odor or odor-free, meeting stricter automotive interior requirements.

All Automotive AIREFLEX products comply with RoHS and REACH regulations, ensuring environmental and regulatory safety. The standard color for this series is black, and all grades demonstrate good foldability, which supports ease of handling and installation.

Grade Specific Gravity Processing Method Adhesion / Lamination Odor Performance Special Feature Compliance
AF (AT) 19T ~1.9 Thermoforming Glue & Felt Lamination Normal smell RoHS & REACH
AF (AT) 19VI ~1.9 Vacuum Forming Glue & Felt Lamination Normal smell RoHS & REACH
AF (AT) 19VX ~1.9 Vacuum Forming Glue & Felt Lamination Low-odor / Odor-free Suitable for stricter automotive interior requirements RoHS & REACH
AF (AT) 19VP ~1.9 Vacuum Forming PU Foam Bonding + Glue/Felt Lamination Low-odor / Odor-free Designed for PU foam integration RoHS & REACH

HVAC Application – AIREFLEX (HV) Series

The AIREFLEX (HV) series is developed for HVAC applications, particularly for acoustic insulation and vibration damping in air handling systems and ducting.

Available Grades

The HVAC series includes AF (HV) 15S, AF (HV) 18S, AF (HV) 20S, AF (HV) 23S, and AF (HV) 25S.

These grades cover a range of specific gravity from 1.5 to 2.5, allowing selection based on required density, acoustic performance, and mechanical strength.

All HVAC grades meet V2 flammability classification, making them suitable for HVAC safety standards. They are compatible with glue and felt adhesion systems, ensuring secure installation in HVAC assemblies.

The odor level for all HVAC grades is rated as normal, which is acceptable for non-cabin applications. All products comply with RoHS and REACH requirements.

The standard color for the HVAC series is black, and all grades offer good foldability, allowing easy handling, cutting, and installation during system assembly.

Grade Specific Gravity Flammability Adhesion / Lamination Odor Performance Compliance
AF (HV) 15S ~1.5 V2 Glue & Felt Adhesion Normal RoHS & REACH
AF (HV) 18S ~1.8 V2 Glue & Felt Adhesion Normal RoHS & REACH
AF (HV) 20S ~2.0 V2 Glue & Felt Adhesion Normal RoHS & REACH
AF (HV) 23S ~2.3 V2 Glue & Felt Adhesion Normal RoHS & REACH
AF (HV) 25S

CUSTOMIZED COMPOUNDING SERVICES

We provide tailored polymer compounding solutions designed to meet specific performance and processing requirements. Our expertise in material formulation allows us to optimize density, durability, acoustic performance, and processability for various applications such as automotive, HVAC, sport granules application and industrial components.  

Working closely with customers, we develop high-performance, cost-efficient, and sustainable compounds, including options with recycled content, while ensuring compliance with global standards such as RoHS and REACH.

Material Full Name Typical SG Possible SG Range Notes
NR Natural Rubber 0.92 – 0.94 1.0 – 1.6 Very elastic, commonly increased SG using fillers (CaCO3, carbon black).
SBR Styrene Butadiene Rubber 0.94 – 0.98 1.0 – 1.7 Good abrasion resistance; widely used in automotive rubber parts.
NBR Nitrile Butadiene Rubber 0.96 – 1.02 1.1 – 1.7 Oil-resistant rubber; SG increases with filler and acrylonitrile content.
EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer 0.86 – 0.90 1.0 – 1.6 Excellent weather, ozone, and heat resistance; commonly used in seals, roofing, and automotive parts.
CPE Chlorinated Polyethylene 1.10 – 1.18 1.2 – 1.8 Good weather and flame resistance; commonly used in industrial sheets.
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride 1.30 – 1.45 1.3 – 2.0 Higher density polymer; easy to increase SG with mineral fillers.
FKM Fluoroelastomer (Viton type) 1.80 – 1.90 1.8 – 2.0 High-performance rubber with excellent chemical and heat resistance.
Silicone Silicone Rubber (VMQ) 1.10 – 1.25 1.1 – 1.6 Excellent temperature resistance; SG adjustable with fillers.

Summary

The AIREFLEX (AT) and AIREFLEX (HV) product ranges provide reliable solutions for automotive and HVAC applications respectively. With controlled density, good adhesion performance, regulatory compliance, and consistent foldability, these materials are suitable for a wide range of acoustic and insulation needs.

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