High Performance Polymers
We are your specialist for high-quality products and technical advice on the use of high-performance polymers in injection molding and extrusion as well as semi-finished parts. We know and understand the complexity of our customers' product development. Our product portfolio includes high-performance plastics with innovative properties and outstanding performance in the most adverse environments.
Hot topic: Xarec™ SPS in sanitary and drinking water applications
Xarec™ SPS offers high dimensional stability and a low specific weight. The product family is also characterized by its excellent hydrolysis and chemical resistance while retaining its mechanical properties. Xarec™ SPS offers high thermal stability in both the short and long term. Thanks to these properties, Xarec™ SPS offers innovative application possibilities, particularly in the area of heating and sanitary systems as well as applications that come into contact with drinking water.
Portfolio High Performance Polymers
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CBC (Cyclic block copolymer) – ViviOn™
ViviOn™ is a cyclic block copolymer (CBC), which are fully hydrogenated polymers based on styrene and conjugated di-olefins by anionic polymerization. This advanced material is characterized by remarkable thermal stability, excellent UV resistance, particularly high transparency, low water absorption, low density and outstanding purity.
Supplier: USI
Key characteristics: Transparency, purity, low outgassing, weather resistance
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Household & Consumer Goods, Pharma & Health Care
Examples of application: Lab on a chip, ultraviolet (UVC) disinfection devices, food packaging / food containers
ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer) – Halar®
Halar® ECTFE is a semi-crystalline and melt-processable fluoropolymer and offers a unique combination of properties such as chemical resistance and high thermal stability. It also has very good mechanical properties due to strong interactions between the chains resulting from hydrogen bonding.
One of the main advantages of Halar® fluoropolymer is its ease of processing. Halar® fluoropolymer is a true thermoplastic that can be processed using conventional extrusion, blow molding, compression molding, injection molding, rotational molding and transfer molding processes.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, weather resistance
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Industrial Markets & Synthesis, Mobility & Aerospace
Examples of application: Coatings in containers, tanks, pipes, tubes, valves, filter systems
LCP (Liquid crystal polymer) – Selcion®
Selcion® LCP is a liquid crystal polymer that is characterized by its excellent heat resistance, very good flowability, exceptional dimensional stability and low warpage. It is particularly suitable for delicate E/E applications such as connectors, coilformers, sockets, FPCs and 5G connectors that require a high degree of accuracy and dimensional stability. The Selcion® LCP enables burr-free production during injection molding, coupled with very tight tolerances and short cycle times.
Supplier: Wote
Key characteristics: Temperature resistance, flowability for thin-walled parts, dimensional stability
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Medical & Pharma, Food & Feed, Mobility
Examples of application: Glow plug connectors, chip card readers, sunlight sensors, couplings for fiber optics, connectors in smartphones, computer and 5G applications
PAEK (Polyaryletherketone) – AvaSpire®
AvaSpire® PAEK is a family of high performance polyketones specifically designed to close the cost and performance gap between PEEK and other high performance polymers. Compared to similar PEEK grades, ductility and toughness can be improved by up to 20%, resulting in 20% higher elongation at yield and twice the elongation at break. The strength and rigidity remain comparable, resulting in up to 30 % lower costs.
In addition, the product family has a higher stiffness in direct comparison at temperatures from 150 °C to 190 °C (302 °F to 374 °F). With a wall thickness of 0.8 mm, the materials are inherently flame-retardant in accordance with UL 94 V0 classification.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, mechanical properties
Segments: Pharma & Health Care, Mobility & Aerospace, Industrial Markets & Synthesis
Examples of application: Screws and fasteners (aerospace), bearing cages, gear wheels, sealing rings, valve spring retainers, impellers, wire and cable sheathing, flexible printed circuit boards
PCT (Polycylcohexylenedimethylene terephtalate) – Skypura®
Skypura® PCT is a polycylcohexylenedimethylene terephthalate (PCT) that is characterized by its very good long-term heat resistance, colour stability and hydrolysis resistance. The product family meets the requirements for materials for the lead-free soldering process and can be used for different types of connectors. With its excellent dielectric properties, impact strength and very good chemical resistance, Skypura® PCT is ideal for E/E applications such as connectors, plugs and LED reflectors.
Supplier: SK Chemicals
Key characteristics: Chemical resistance, dimensional stability, electrical properties
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Food & Feed
Examples of application: Connectors, containers for food in airplanes, microwave dishes, baking tins
PEEK (Polyetheretherketones) – KetaSpire®
KetaSpire® PEEK is a polyetheretherketone for highly demanding applications. It is characterized in particular by an excellent combination of fatigue strength and chemical resistance. PEEK offers chemical resistance comparable to that of PPS (polyphenylene sulphide). However, KetaSpire® can be used at higher temperatures and retains its excellent mechanical properties at continuous service temperatures of up to 240 °C (464 °F). The materials can therefore replace metal even in demanding end-use environments.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Chemical resistance, dimensional stability, abrasion resistance
Segments: Pharma & Health Care, Mobility & Aerospace, Electric, Electronic & Energy
Examples of application: Screws and fasteners (aerospace), bearing cages, gear wheels, sealing rings, valve spring retainers, impellers, wire and cable sheathing, flexible printed circuit boards
PES (Polyethersulfones) – Veradel®
Veradel® is a transparent polyethersulfone (PES) with high hydrolysis resistance. It offers high heat deflection temperature, good chemical resistance, excellent electrical properties and is inherently flame retardant. Syensqo's PES product family is suitable for a wide range of applications such as E&E components and cookware (food contact possible), but can also be used in membranes and coatings.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Temperature resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, transparency
Segments: Pharma & Health Care, Food & Feed, Mobility
Examples of application: Connectors, cooking utensils, membranes, coatings
PI (Polyimides) – Vespel®
Vespel® is a high-performance polyimide (PI). One of the strengths of the product family is its outstanding temperature resistance. The materials can be used in applications ranging from cryogenic to very high temperatures, as Vespel® does not melt. In addition, the high-performance polyimide offers high wear resistance and exceptionally high dimensional and creep resistance, both lubricated and unlubricated.
Supplier: DuPont
Key characteristics: Temperature resistance, wear resistance, dimensional stability
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Mobility & Aerospace
Examples of application: Gaskets, bushings, piston rings, valve seats, insulators, connectors
PPE Blends (Polyphenylene blends) – Lumiloy®
Lumiloy® is a polyphenylene blend that is available as a PPE/PS or PPE/PA blend and is used in particular in E&E applications and applications with water contact. The product family is available as unfilled or glass fiber reinforced material, flame retardant or with all relevant water certificates such as KTW, WRAS, ACS or NSF. Lumiloy® PPE is characterized by its excellent hydrolysis resistance, high dimensional stability and very good heat resistance.
Supplier: LG Chem
Key characteristics: Dimensional stability, hydrolysis resistance, low specific weight
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Food & Feed
Examples of application: Water meters, battery frames, water pumps, BMS housing, rim parts
PPS (Polyphenylene sulphide) – Ryton®
Ryton® is a polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) with a high modulus of elasticity. The semi-crystalline polymer offers thermal stability, chemical resistance and dimensional stability. Syensqo's PPS product family is inherently flame retardant, creep resistant and suitable for various applications such as fuel systems, E&E components, pump housings and impellers.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Temperature resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Household & Consumer, Mobility & Aerospace
Examples of application: Faucet cartridges, valves and shut-off valves, fittings, water meters, smartphone and PC applications, semiconductors
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfones) – Radel®
Radel® is a transparent polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). It offers high heat resistance, high impact strength and outstanding hydrolytic stability. Syensqo's PPSU product family with a high heat deflection temperature of 207°C is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring resistance to steam sterilization, such as medical devices, dental and surgical instruments. The inherently flame-retardant material is also suitable for hot water taps and serving trays.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Chemical resistance, hydrolysis resistance, transparency
Segments: Food & Feed, Pharma & Health Care, Household & Consumer, Aerospace
Examples of application: Reusable surgical instruments, medical cases and trays, milk valve components, hot water fittings
PSU (Polysulfones) – Udel®
Udel® is a highly heat-resistant transparent polysulfone (PSU). Udel® offers high strength, hydrolytic stability, low creep and good stiffness. Syensqo's PSU product family is suitable for a wide range of applications such as manifolds, medical devices, diaphragms and fittings. Udel® PSU can also be dyed.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Chemical resistance, dimensional stability, transparency
Segments: Pharma & Health Care, Electric, Electronic & Energy, Household & Consumer
Examples of application: Hot water housings and tanks, taps and cartridges, electrolysis parts
PVDF (Polyvinylidenfluoride) – Solef®
Solef® PVDF (polyvinylidenefluoride) is a non-reactive thermoplastic fluoropolymer that has natural inherent flame retardancy. The product family is characterized in particular by its high degree of purity, robust mechanical properties, electrochemical stability and excellent chemical resistance even at high temperatures.
Supplier: Syensqo
Key characteristics: Purity, mechanical properties, flame retardancy
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Industrial & Consumer, Aerospace, Household & Consumer
Examples of application: Coating, flexible pipes in the oil and gas industry, hot water and chemicals, plumbing applications
SPS (Syndiotactic polystyrene) – Xarec™
Xarec™ is a semi-crystalline high-performance material that achieves its syndiotactic structure and thus its outstanding properties through the polymerization of polystyrene and a metallocene catalyst. It offers high dimensional stability, a low specific weight, very good heat and chemical resistance and low water absorption with good surface properties. Xarec™ SPS is a perfect choice in many applications in the field of e-mobility, high-frequency applications and data transmission due to its excellent CTI value and low dielectric constant.
Supplier: idemitsu
Key characteristics: Low specific weight, dimensional stability, electrical properties
Segments: Electric, Electronic & Energy, Food & Feed, Household & Consumer, Mobility
Examples of application: Connectors, cooling water pumps, hot water and gas meters, microwave dishes, baking tins, coffee machine tank housings
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