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ABS
Alloys

Polycarbonate

Ovation polymers
PPE-PPO

POLYSTYRENES

san

Silicones

sheet

SURPLUS

TPU

PPS

POLYACETALS
pbt
nylons

EMS-grivory

masterbatches

Syndiotactic PS

Elastron (SEBS; SBS; TPV; TPO)

Long Glass Fiber (LGF)

Types

• reinforced
• reinforced FR
• unreinforced
• unreinforced FR

 

Properties

• abrasion (good)
• copolymerized
• easy to dye
• fast cycle
• friction (good)
• low linear thermal expansion
• Low water absorption
• non-toxic
• processability (flowability)
• Resistance — Acid
• Resistance — arc
• resistance — creep
• resistance — fatigue
• resistance — long-term heat
• resistance — Metal corrosion
• resistance — oil & chemical
• resistance — wear
• superior dimensional stability
• weatherability

 

applications

automobiles

• air conditioner valves
• bezels
• cams
• carburetors
• connectors
• distributor caps
• front fender extensions
• fuel pumps
• fuse boxes
• gas caps
• gears
• ignition coils
• lamp sockets
• louvers
• plates
• rear end panels
• rear windows
• rotors
• seat belt parts
• switches
• tanks
• transmission valves

 

electrical appliances

• coil bobbins
• condensers
• connectors
• fly-back transformers
• motor brush holders
• relays
• sockets
• switches
• tuners
• valves

 

other industrial applications

• agricultural machines
• cameras
• containers
• office machines
• pumps
• sewing machines
• textile machines
• watches

 

      Last Updated May 2007