Polymers form the core and are the origin of Unitika's wide-ranging operations
Unitika offers a lineup of functional resins including "U-Polymer", "nanocomposite nylon", and "Terramac". Of these, "U-Polymer" has established itself as the standard super-engineering plastic. Furthermore, in plastic molding operations, Unitika supports special molding techniques including encapsulation molding, as molding techniques to offer even higher added value.
Nylon 6 resin
Nylon 6 resin is found in a wide range of applications thanks to its outstanding moldability and hardness. In addition to automobile parts, nylon 6 is used for grass skis, where safety is of paramount importance. |
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Nano-composite nylon
A composite material with outstanding hardness, heat resistance, and moldability. Used in a wide range of products, typified by engine covers. |
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Nylon 66 resin
Nylon 66 resin offers outstanding heat resistance and hardness. The material is used in a wide range of products such as automobiles and electronic/electrical components. |
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U-polymer
Unitika was the first company in the world to commercialize polyarylate resin. This material has both outstanding transparency and high heat-resistance, and is applied to a wide range of industrial products. |
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Terramac (polylactic acid resin）
"N701iECO (NTT DoCoMo)"
Terramac is used to make the bodies of mobile phones. As such, biomass materials have already made their way into daily life. |
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Unilate
A sheet product made from polyester-based resin. Essential to IT-related industries for application to the components of electrical goods and electronic circuit boards. |
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Elitel
Functional resin that is used as the binder in thermal transfer ink ribbons etc. |
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Resin for PET bottles
Resin for the PET bottles used for drinks. This resin is used for aseptic packaging by many beverage manufacturers. |
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PET resin
A lightweight and strong PET resin with outstanding moldability. This resin is used for the containers of cosmetics and other day to day products. |
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Encapsulation molding (Heat-seal molding)
Unitika has established an encapsulation molding technique by which components such as electronic parts are placed in a mold and then encased in resin. This technique has been used to produce the world's smallest waterproof device. The production technique has been adopted as the industry standard process in the photoelectric switch field. |
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Recycled resin
In addition to being a manufacturer of composites such as engineering plastics, Terabo also provides high-quality products to satisfy the demand for recycled thermoplastic resins. |
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DB bond
A series of industrial adhesives used in a wide variety of applications such as vehicles, audio and electronic components, housing and building materials. A large number of pollution-free types are available. |
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