{"id":13094,"date":"2019-09-04T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T19:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roofingmagazine.com\/?p=13094"},"modified":"2019-09-04T14:21:54","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T18:21:54","slug":"advanced-polymers-for-the-manufacturing-of-tpo-membranes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofingmagazine.com\/advanced-polymers-for-the-manufacturing-of-tpo-membranes\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Polymers for the Manufacturing of TPO Membranes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dow\u2019s portfolio of materials for roofing membranes features advanced polymers for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) systems. These proven, highly respected solutions can help manufacturers develop custom-tailored formulations that fit specific designs, production processes, and end-use requirements. With several advantages over incumbent materials, ENGAGE TR Polyolefin Elastomers (POEs) represent the company\u2019s current state-of-the-art for TPO-based membrane formulations. According to the manufacturer, ENGAGE TR POEs offer an ethylene-based solution that has inherently better longevity, and can be formulated to produce membranes with significantly improved flexibility and broad welding window. The unique design of ENGAGE TR also allows increased filler loading, which can, in turn, be used to improve fire performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the manufacturer, in a comparison of formulations based on a typical polypropylene (PP) TPO and ENGAGE TR, the Dow material offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n