ENGINEERINGNET.EU -- Polymer producer Invita is investing in a new nylon salt production facility at its manufacturing plant in Rozenburg near Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Invista is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications.
Construction of the facility began this year, and the company plans to commence salt production by the end of 2012.
The Rozenburg plant currently produces nylon polymer for use in fibers and plastics applications, as well as engineering polymers for automotive, electronic, electrical, industrial and consumer applications.
(picture: Invista)
BACKGROUNDER
Nylon salt is made from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine. When polymerized, nylon salt becomes nylon polymer, which can be found in applications such as airbags and car parts; residential and commercial carpets; functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running; and intimate apparel and hosiery.
