PT ZONE: Engineering Thermoplastics
LCPs in New High-Speed, High-Density Electronic ConnectorsWEB EXCLUSIVE: Samtec, Inc., New Albany, Ind., a worldwide manufacturer of electronic interconnects, is using two families of liquid-crystal polymers from Ticona, Florence, Ky., in its new Seam/Seaf Series of high-speed, high-density connectors. More (+)
Applications in flexible food packaging, building/construction, medical, more. More (+)
MOST RECENT CONTENT: Engineering Thermoplastics
First Film Based on Nylon 410
4/11/2013Plastics Technology
The first films made from EcoPaxx nylon 410 from Royal DSM of the Netherlands (U.S. office in Evansville, Ind.) have been introduced by DSM’s German development partner, MF-Folien, a leading expert in nylon film production.
Evonik Resumes Full Production of Nylon 124/11/2013Plastics Technology
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Germany’s Evonik Industries (in the U.S., Evonik Degussa Corp., Parsippany, N.J.) has resumed full operation of its reconstructed CDT (cyclododecatriene) feedstock plant at the Marl site, less than a year after it was destroyed by fire and explosion.
Novel Medical Applications for Copolyesters3/28/2013Plastics Technology
One is a surgical instrument that cleans laparoscope lenses in situ during minimally-invasive surgeries—with a handle made of a blend of Eastman’s Ecdel copolyester TPE and its Eastar PETG.
Radiation Crosslinking Boosts Nylon Properties3/26/2013Plastics Technology
Demand for more robust plastics is creating new opportunities for radiation-crosslinked nylons, including nylon 6 and 66, which can serve as cost-effective alternatives to higher-cost, high-heat thermoplastics. Crosslinked nylons have higher heat resistance than their standard counterparts, along with better physical properties and abrasion resistance. Adapted from a paper presented at SPE ANTEC 2012.
Most Resin Prices Flat or Lower3/26/2013Plastics Technology
Prices of three of the four commodity resins appear to be trending flat-to-down; ditto for three of the four “commodity” engineering resins.
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OVERVIEW:
Engineering Thermoplastics
A category of polymers that are used typically in demanding applications. They are so named because they have properties that offer higher performance (such as heat resistance) than commodity materials, and are suitable for applications that require engineering to design parts that perform in their intended use. Examples of engineering polymers include nylon, ABS, PC, PEEK, PBT, and POM.
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