• Does it have sound-absorbing properties?

  The plastic skin ensures that it does not absorb sound. It reflects sound in the same way as general molded plastic products.

• Does it have antistatic properties?

  SunForce^™ itself has no antistatic properties.

• Is it weather resistant?

  For our test results, please contact us (Inquiry here). It is advisable to conduct tests individually, depending on the operating conditions.

• What is color?

  Only black-colored beads are available.

• Does it emit fuming gas when ignited?

  Mainly CO₂ gas is produced. For details, please contact us (Inquiry here).

• What are its long-term properties?

  Data on changes in strength with long-term heating is available here (How good is the thermal resistance?).

• What are its low-temperature properties?

  For details on our testing results, please contact us (Inquiry here).

• What are its electrical properties?

  SunForce^™ uses mPPE as its main raw material, and as such has electrical properties derived from the properties of this resin and also has low dielectric properties among resins. As a result, it can reduce the amount of electromagnetic wave attenuation at high frequencies, and is expected to be used in the information and communications field. For further information, please contact us (Inquiry here).

• Is it considered as an incombustible material?

  SunForce^™ is not incombustible material.

• Is it waterproof?

  A small amount of water may be transmitted between the beads if constantly in contact with water.

• Why is it flame-retardant?

  When SunForce^™ is ignited, its surface carbonizes and self-extinguishes. Please refer to the registered standards for flame retardancy (see Flame retardancy )

• Is there a detailed evaluation of SunForce^™ design criteria and appropriate shape?

  Please contact us or the fabricator. (Product design guide)

• Can it be injection molded?

  SunForce^™ expanded beads are for foam steam molding and cannot be used for injection molding.

• Please send me samples for examination and detailed data (paper and electronic format).

  Contact us via the Inquiry form

• Does it contain any environmentally harmful substances?

  Please contact us regarding the latest legal compliance status. (Inquiry here)

• What is the foaming agent used?

  An inorganic gas is used in foaming process. In expanded beads and molded products, the inside of the bead cell is replaced by air.

• How is it sold?

  We sell the expanded beads directly to the customer. Molded products are sold by steam chest molders and trading companies.

• How about sale of standard products such as sheet, board, and block materials?

  We do not currently sell SunForce^™ in these formats. Sales are currently focused solely on molded products which can be obtained from steam chest molders. Please contact us via the inquiry form if you need block material for cutting (Inquiry here).

• Can you supply SunForce^™ overseas?

  We have experience in molding in Europe, the US, China etc. Please contact us directly for overseas molded product dealers (Inquiry here).