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| Polyarylethe-retherketone |
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| Properties: |
Rigid opaque (grey ) material with a unique combination of properties, which include exceptional chemical, wear, electrical and temperature resistance, as well as dimensional stability and numerous processing capabilities. |
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PEEK™ polymer is used typically as a replacement for machined metals in a wide variety of high performance end-use applications. These range in diversity from components for cars, aircraft, industrial pumps, valves and seals, to silicon wafer carriers, connectors and sterilisable surgical instruments and in the medical implants market. |
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| Polybutene-1 (PB-1) |
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| Properties: |
PB-1 is obtained by polymerisation of butene-1, with a stereo-specific Ziegler-Natta catalyst to create a linear, high molecular, isotactic and semi-crystalline polymer. |
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A major application area for polybutene resins is seal-peel or easy-open packaging. Typical examples include carton liners (e.g. cereal packaging) and packs for pre-packed delicatessen products like cold meats, cheeses and smoked salmon. |
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| Nylons (Polymides - PA) |
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| Properties: |
The majority of nylons tends to be semi-crystalline and are generally very tough materials with good thermal and chemical resistance. The different types give a wide range of properties with specific gravity, melting point and moisture content tending to reduce as the nylon number increases. |
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Nylon fibres are used in textiles, fishing line and carpets. Nylon films is used for food packaging, offering toughness and low gas permeability, and coupled with its temperature resistance, for boil-in-the-bag food packaging. |
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| Polycarbonate (PC) |
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| Properties: |
Polycarbonates are strong, stiff, hard, tough, transparent engineering thermoplastics that can maintain rigidity up to 140oC and toughness down to -20°C or special grades even lower. |
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In recent years Polycarbonate blends have become increasingly commercially important. PC is widely used in blends due to its excellent compatibility with a range of polymers. |
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| Polyesters (Thermoplastic - PETP, PBT, PET) |
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| Properties: |
PBT, PET and PBT Blends are engineering plastics with excellent processing characteristics and high strength and rigidity for a broad range of applications. |
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Engineering polymers are used in the manufacture of a wide range of components, including under bonnet parts, exterior parts (window wiper holders and exterior mirror housing). |
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| Polyphenylene Sulphide (PPS) |
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Rigid, opaque non-burning continuous use at 240'C, good chemical resistance, good electrical insulator, moisture resistant, rarely used unfilled. |
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Chemical pumps, hair dryer grills, non-stick cookware (alloyed with PTFE), medical equipment, lamp bulb bases, TV and automotive components. |
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| Polypropylene (PP) |
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Semi-rigid, translucent, good chemical resistance, tough, good fatigue resistance, integral hinge property and good heat resistance. |
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Flexible and rigid packaging, automotive Bumpers, cladding, and exterior trim, consumer products, and industrial uses. PP fibre is used in tape and strapping. |
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
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Compatibility with many different kinds of additives - PVC can be clear or coloured , rigid or flexible, formulation of the compound is key to PVC's "added value". |
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Window frames, drainage pipe, water service pipe, medical devices, blood storage bags, cable and wire insulation, resilient flooring, roofing membranes, stationary, automotive interiors and seat coverings, fashion and footwear, packaging, cling film, credit cards, synthetic leather and other coated fabrics. |
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Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE, TPR) |
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Flexible, clear, elastic, wear resistant and impermeable. |
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Soles and heels for sports shoes, hammerheads, seals, gaskets, skate board wheels, synthetic leather fabrics, and silent running gears. |
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Other Specialist Styrenics |
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Rigid, opaque, glossy tough, good low temperature properties, good dimensional stability and easily electroplated, low creep. |
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Telephone handsets, rigid luggage, domestic appliance housings (food mixers), electroplated parts, radiator grills, handles and computer housings. |
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Aramids PI Aromatic Polyamide
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Rigid, opaque, high strength, exceptional thermal and electrical properties (up to 480'C), resistant to ionising rediation, high cost. |
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Aerospace components, reinforcing fibres, high temperature resistance foams, chemical fibres and arc welding torches. |
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Cellulosics (CA,CAB CAP,CN) |
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| Properties: |
Spectacle frames, toothbrushes, tool handles, transparent wrapping, metallised parts (reflectors etc), pen barrels. |
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Spectacle frames, toothbrushes, tool handles, transparent wrapping, metallised parts (reflectors etc), pen barrels. |
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