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Is It Worth Stabilizing Butyl Sealants Against Metal Ions? Key Benefits and Consequences for Sealant Quality and Durability

Butyl sealants—used in construction, energy systems, HVAC, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial applications—are valued for their exceptional airtightness, flexibility, and aging resistance. However, in many applications they come into contact with metals or environments containing metal ions such as copper, steel, aluminum, zinc, or their alloys. Metal ions can strongly catalyze

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Butyl Compendium: What Is Butyl Rubber and Why Is It Such an Effective Sealant?

Butyl rubber, also known as IIR (Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber), has long been one of the most valued sealing materials in the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. Its popularity stems from unique properties that make butyl perform where other elastomers fail. In an era of growing demands for durability, airtightness and

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Forms of Butyl in Practice: Sealant, Tape, Cord, Sheets – When to Use Each Form?

Butyl, thanks to its exceptional flexibility, long-term aging resistance, and high adhesion to various substrates, is one of the most widely used sealing materials in construction, industry, and technical applications. However, choosing the right form of butyl – sealant, tape, cord, or sheets – is crucial for the durability and

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Aging tests for butyl – how is 30+ years of durability predicted?

Thanks to its exceptional airtightness, elasticity, and chemical resistance, butyl has long been a key material in the insulation industry, construction, and the production of insulating glass units. Although its real-world performance can last for decades, manufacturers and laboratories must predict its durability long before the product enters the market.

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Almara invests in Konopiska! New production capacities and breakthrough technologies in the KSSE

Almara, an innovative company in the chemical sector, is joining the group of investors in the Katowice Special Economic Zone, launching a strategic project that will elevate the company to a completely new level of development. The support decision for the project in Konopiska marks a strong entry into the

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Why Do Electronics Manufacturers Choose Butyl? Comprehensive Protection, Durability, and Cost Efficiency

Modern electronics must meet increasingly stringent standards for safety, durability, and reliability. Devices operate in demanding environments and are exposed to moisture, corrosion, dust, temperature fluctuations, and harsh chemicals. In such conditions, selecting the right sealing material is crucial for ensuring long-term protection. One of the most popular solutions among

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Butyl Sealants: Virgin Raw Materials vs. Reclaim

Introduction to Butyl Sealants Butyl sealants, based on butyl rubber (IIR – Isobutylene-Isoprene Rubber), are extremely versatile materials that play a key role in many industrial sectors, including construction, heavy industry, and renewable energy. Their unique molecular structure, resulting from the copolymerization of isobutylene with a small amount of isoprene,

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Butyl Compounds in Serial Production – How to Ensure Quality Consistency

Butyl Compounds – The Key to Durability and Tightness In modern industrial manufacturing, butyl compounds play a crucial role in ensuring tightness, durability, and resistance to external factors. They are widely used in the production of insulating glass units, technical insulation, automotive components, and industrial sealing systems. Thanks to their

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Butyl Adhesives in Composite Structures – Lightness and Strength

Modern bonding technologies in the era of composites The rapid development of material technologies has made composite structures a key element of modern industry — from automotive and aerospace to construction and energy sectors. Along with this trend, butyl adhesives are gaining increasing importance, providing durable, lightweight, and airtight joints

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The Use of Butyl Compounds in Drone Manufacturing – Innovative Solutions for the UAV Industry

Butyl Compounds – A Modern Material for Aerospace Technology Butyl compounds, known for their exceptional airtightness, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors, are increasingly being used in advanced technologies — including drone (UAV) manufacturing. Thanks to their unique physicochemical properties, they have become an essential component in the design and

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