Greene Tweed Introduces Arlon® 3160XT: Advancing Materials for Hydrogen Applications
Key Ideas
  • Greene Tweed launches Arlon® 3160XT, a glass-reinforced PEEK material designed for hydrogen applications, addressing critical material challenges.
  • The new grade offers exceptional creep resistance, electrical insulation, high-temperature performance, and flame resistance, enhancing reliability in demanding hydrogen systems.
  • Arlon® 3160XT represents a significant advancement in engineered materials for industries requiring high performance and reliability, such as fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • The product is aimed at streamlining hydrogen processes, reducing operational costs, and improving performance in extreme conditions, contributing to the shift towards clean energy solutions.
Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials, has introduced Arlon® 3160XT, a novel glass-reinforced, cross-linked PEEK material tailored for fuel cell, electrolyzer, and valve components in hydrogen applications. The material, launched at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar in Long Beach, CA, aims to tackle critical material challenges in commercial-scale hydrogen production and storage. Arlon® 3160XT boasts exceptional creep resistance, electrical insulation properties, high-temperature performance, and flame resistance, surpassing standard glass PEEK materials. Kerry Drake, Corporate Thermoplastics Technology Manager at Greene Tweed, emphasizes the importance of scalable and cost-effective solutions in the hydrogen industry, highlighting the role of Arlon® 3160XT in enhancing production efficiency and reliability. The product's key features include substantial improvements in creep resistance and high-temperature performance, maintaining electrical insulation properties and exhibiting better flame resistance. By combining innovation with performance and reliability, Arlon® 3160XT represents a significant step forward in engineered materials for industries demanding high reliability, such as fuel cells and electrolyzers. Greene Tweed invites companies to explore how Arlon® 3160XT can address their needs and enhance hydrogen processes. The launch of this advanced material underscores the ongoing shift towards cleaner energy solutions and the continuous innovation in materials science to meet the challenges of the hydrogen industry.
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