Autex Acoustics® SpinFix™ revolutionises product lifecycles

Autex Acoustics’ SpinFix leads the way in end-of-life solutions for acoustic products, reducing their environmental impact.

Committed to ongoing innovation and exploration of new materials and processes, Autex Acoustics has harnessed its cutting-edge pelletizing process to create SpinFix, a RePET mounting clip for acoustic panels. This groundbreaking approach converts ‘waste’ PET from manufacturing leftovers into RePET, which is then used to craft product accessories like SpinFix. By repurposing offcuts into RePET, SpinFix eliminates the need for adhesives during installation.

Sam Wells, the product development lead, is enthusiastic about the strides made with SpinFix and the achievements in circularity. “Improving the end-of-life journey for our materials was top of mind when designing SpinFix, providing us with another avenue to explore applications of our RePET processes and giving acoustic panels yet another life. Our friction welding technology binds the 100% PET clips to the panels without the use of glue. This means everything remains 100% polyester and can be recycled again at the end of life. Without compromising the performance or usability of the original product, we’ve ended up with an extremely versatile technology, which we will explore and develop even further in future.”

Autex Acoustics takes a holistic approach to product lifecycles, including their end-of-life phase, by focusing on materials with lower environmental impact and seeking sustainable design and manufacturing methods. SpinFix is specifically engineered for easy disassembly, facilitating the repurposing of panels or their reclamation and recycling through the Takeback Programme, thanks to the elimination of contamination associated with installation. SpinFix exemplifies Autex Acoustics’ commitment to leading the charge toward a sustainable future through conscientious material choices and designing with the product’s entire lifecycle in mind.

Contact your Autex Acoustics representative for more information, to request samples, or to integrate SpinFix into your upcoming project.

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