Why Choose Water-Based Polyurethane Dispersions Over Solvent-Based Coatings
Topics: PUDs, Water-based polyeurathanes
Are Surging Numbers of MLB Home Runs a Result of Water-based Polyurethane Resin Technology?
In 1994, Fischer Industrial Coatings of Westchester, Ohio, developed a unique water-based polyurethane dispersion (PUD) to dip coat baseball bats in…
Topics: Polyurethane Dispersions, MLB, Baseball
Concentration Guidelines of using Polymeric Microspheres
Dualite Microspheres are a versatile material that can be used in various formulations to enhance performance and modify material characteristics.…
Topics: Thermoplastic, Unexpanded Microspheres, Microsphere Costs
The Impact of Polymeric Microspheres in the Composite Industry
Composites are materials made by combining multiple natural or artificial elements; creating a stronger, more durable, lightweight material used in a wide…
Topics: Polymeric Microspheres
Optimize Cost Savings with the Dualite Cost Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide
Topics: Microsphere Costs
Pumping vs Dumping Microspheres: What's Best for You
Dualite Polymeric Microspheres are ultra-lightweight fillers used in a variety of applications, most notably construction products, composites, coatings,…
Topics: Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, coated microspheres
The Next Evolution of Construction Materials with Microspheres
The construction industry is constantly advancing the development of materials to make them lighter, affordable, durable, resistant, and greener.
The…
Topics: Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, construction
Maximizing a building's thermal insulation reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool interior spaces. Because of this, maximizing thermal…
Topics: Dualite, Expanded Microspheres
When to Use Expanded Microspheres Versus Unexpanded Microspheres
Thermoplastic microspheres can be used in a wide variety of applications, but how do know when to choose an expanded versus unexpanded microsphere? …
Topics: Polymeric Microspheres, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres
Advantages of Using Polymeric Microspheres in FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Plastic) Applications
Using low-cost, nonfunctional fillers in FRP applications often results in a loss of performance properties. When a reduction in performance is…