BRECO Timing Belts Utilize Lubrizol's Pearlthane® ECO TPU
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BARCELONA, Spain, September 9, 2013 - Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. (FKA
Merquinsa) announces that BRECO Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH & Co. KG has
developed a new range of timing belts made from a TPU (thermoplastic
polyurethane) within the Bio TPU by Merquinsa(®) product line. BRECO is a
worldwide innovative producer in the field of polyurethane timing belt
technology.
BRECO recently expanded their line of timing belts by launching BRECOgreen(®)
and BRECOFLEXgreen(®), manufactured using Pearlthane(®) ECO D12T90 (38% bio-
based content according to ASTM-D6866). BRECOgreen and BRECOFLEXgreen offer an
alternative to timing belts based on raw materials from petroleum-based
resources.
Developed by Merquinsa five years ago, Pearlthane(®) ECO TPU was chosen because
of its bio-based* content and performance. Pearlthane ECO D12T90 ensures an
excellent processability, very good hydrolysis and abrasion resistance, and has
lower density and an improved value of low temperature flexibility in comparison
to other polymer options for the same end-use applications. Thus, the material
meets the required specifications of timing belts and also offers improved
performance benefits.
BRECO states that since the load-bearing capacity and service life of BRECOgreen
and BRECOFLEXgreen belts match those of belts manufactured from petroleum-based
TPU, BRECO can guarantee their full operational reliability.
Lubrizol will be highlighting other unique engineered polymer technologies,
including Merquinsa legacy technologies, for application in the industrial,
automotive, sports and recreation and electronics industries at K 2013 in
Düsseldorf, Germany from October 16 to 23. For more information about our
innovative polymer solutions, stop by Hall 6, Stand #C10, or visit
www.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymers or http://www.merquinsa.com/.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven
global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the
quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their
environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the
global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies
include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids
and industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel.
In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal
care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics
technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and
additives.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing
facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the
world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide.
Revenues for 2012 were $6.1 billion. For more information, visit
http://www.lubrizol.com/.
About Merquinsa, A Lubrizol Company
Merquinsa is a leading thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specialty producer,
providing innovative products for injection molding, extrusion, calendaring,
melt coating, compounding and adhesive applications.
Merquinsa was acquired by The Lubrizol Corporation in 2011. The Merquinsa
product lines are now integrated into Lubrizol's Engineered Polymers business.
For more information about Merquinsa, Pearlthane(TM), Pearlthane(TM )ECO,
Pearlcoat(TM), Pearlbond(TM), Pearlbond(TM) ECO and Pearlstick(TM) specialty TPU
resins, please visit http://www.merquinsa.com/ or call +34 93 579-9522.
Pearlthane(TM), Pearlthane(TM) ECO, Pearlcoat(TM), Pearlbond(TM),Pearlbond(TM)
ECO and Pearlstick(TM) are owned by The Lubrizol Corporation.
About BRECO
Innovation is what drives us. As the manufacturer of BRECO(®) and BRECOFLEX(®)
timing belts, BRECO Antriebstechnik Breher GmbH & Co. KG is the world's leading
producer in the field of polyurethane timing belt technology. Abrasion-resistant
polyurethane for belt bodies and high-strength steel cord tension carriers form
the basis of a reliable, first-class product.
As a result of years of experience in working with thermoplastic polyurethane,
the development of the BRECO and BRECOFLEX production process and its continuous
refinement, the BRECO name has become synonymous with polyurethane timing belts.
The results of the decades of experience gained by countless users of the
products are reflected in the BRECO and BRECOFLEX timing belts, as well as the
toothed pulleys optimized for use with the belts and various other components
made by BRECO. The consistent use of nothing but the highest grade of raw
materials and our intensive coordination with our suppliers to meet the needs of
our customers guarantee the utmost in quality.
* Bio-based content as certified in accordance with ASTM D-6866
Media Contacts
Michael Priola
+1 216 447-5697
The Lubrizol Corporation
Lidia Valcarcel
+34 93 579-9565
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. (FKA Merquinsa)
Web Sites:
http://www.lubrizol.com/
http://www.merquinsa.com/
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