Resins

PBT Resins meet UL94-V0 specs in thin-walled components.

PBT Resins meet UL94-V0 specs in thin-walled components.

Flame-retardant CelanexÂ-® 14 Series polybutylene terephthalate resins are non-blooming, so molded parts are essentially free of surface deposits. Celanex 3314, 3214, and 3114 are 30, 15, and 7.5% glass fiber-reinforced, respectively. Celanex 2014 is unfilled, and Celanex 4014 is unfilled and toughened. Resins are suited for connectors, housings, relays, switches, motor end caps, and other...

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Thermoplastic Resins offer black and white effects.

Visualfx(TM) Resins are formulated to enhance look of products in business equipment and telecom markets. Earth Elements line consists of glossy, sparkle, and marble black effects, in LEXANÂ-® polycarbonate resin and CYCOLOYÂ-® ABS/PC resin. Glacial Elements line, available in CYCOLOY, includes variations of white. AlliageÂ-® metallic effect, in CYCOLACÂ-® ABS resin offers...

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PPS and LCP Resins suit medical technology applications.

FortronÂ-® MT linear polyphenylene sulfide grades can withstand repeated sterilization and resist hydrolysis and strong disinfectants, alkalis, and other chemical media. They are used to replace metal and for precision mechanical elements in drug delivery systems. VectraÂ-® MT liquid crystal polymer grades offer stiffness, creep resistance, dimensional stability, and high flow in long,...

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ABS Resin suits smart-card applications.

EMERGE(TM) ABS 5100 produces complex, thin-walled parts, with minimum plate-out and tool wear. It provides durability needed to meet Deutsche Telekom standards. Natural-based color reduces impurities that usually form at high molding temperatures. High opacity allows laser-marking, making it suited for graphic-heavy smart card applications such as security access cards and computer/Internet user...

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Special Effects Resins create colorful molded parts.

EFFECTIONS special effects resins come in array of looks, including metallics, glitters, fluorescents, translucents, color shifting, marble, and pastels. Base finishes are customized for each application. Finishes are not only available as pre-colored formulations, but also as color concentrates for use with PROMATCH SM Self-Coloring Service.

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Capstock Resin provides UV protection for ABS substrates.

Capstock Resin provides UV protection for ABS substrates.

Solarkote A acrylic capstock resin, in layers as thin as 6 mil, screens out UV radiation. Suited for coextruded applications, resin can also be used on watercraft, recreational vehicles, lawn/garden products, building/construction, automotive accessories, outdoor enclosures, tubs, spas, and pool accessories.

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Acrylic Capstock adds weather resistance to polystyrene.

Acrylic Capstock adds weather resistance to polystyrene.

SolarkoteÂ-® H resin enhances appearance of high impact polystyrene sheet (HIPS) via co-extrusion. Cap layer of 6 to 12 mil provides protection from ultraviolet light, without sacrificing impact performance of composite sheet. Co-extruded layer is inherently colorless, but may be readily colored. It maintains high visible light transmission, permitting wet appearance. Applications include...

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Acrylic Resin improves PVC substrate appearance.

SolarkoteÂ-® PB, when blended with PVC and coextruded over PVC as capstock, upgrades PVC properties for exterior building products. It blends to share weathering performance in medium-dark colors where chalking can be a concern. It exhibits color hold in whites, and can be blended in PVC high-shear blending equipment. Applications include PVC siding, window profiles, fencing, and decking.

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