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Ixef® polyarylamide
Ixef polyarylamide (PARA) uniquely combines two important properties – stiffness and surface smoothness – for a multitude of structural components.
Typical Ixef compounds contain 50-60% glass fiber reinforcement, delivering remarkable strength and rigidity. Yet the material’s very good flow properties make it easy to fill very thin sections, and can produce an ultra-smooth surface with no glass fibers – ideal for painting, metallization or producing a naturally reflective surface.
The tensile strength and CLTE of Ixef resin are similar to many cast metals and alloys. This combines with low creep and low water absorption to make it an excellent candidate for metal replacement. These materials are available in an extensive variety of grades, including glass fiber and mineral-filled, advanced-filler reinforced, flame retardant, impact modified and colored.
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Key Features
- Strength and stiffness
- Surface finish
- Flow
- Dimensional stability
- Slow and low moisture pickup
Typical Applications
- Automotive
- Body - Structural
- Electrical/Electronic
- Fuel Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Transmission/powertrain
- Furniture
- Personal care/Small appliances
- Lawn and Garden, Power Tools
- Electrical
- Contactors, Switches
- Motor Components
- Electronic Hand-Held Devices
- Medical Devices
- Faucet Components
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Featured Application

Cellular Phone Chassis
Impact modified Ixef® 1622
- Strength and Stiffness to replace Magnesium
- Excellent Surface Appearance
- Paintability / Colorability
- Dimensional stability / low moisture pick-up
- Ease of molding vs die-cast magnesium
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TECHNICAL LITERATURE
| DESIGN AND PROCESSING GUIDES |
| Ixef Technical Manual |
| Injection Molding Guide |
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| DATA SHEETS |
| Glass Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 1002: 30% Glass fiber reinforced |
| 1022: 50% Glass fiber reinforced |
| 1023: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, UV stabilized for interior applications |
| 1025: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, UV stabilized for exterior applications |
| 1027: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, improved thermal stability |
| 1032: 60% Glass fiber reinforced |
| Toughened Glass Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 1622: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, impact modified |
| Flame Retardant Glass Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 1521: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, flame retardant |
| 1524: 50% Glass fiber reinforced, halogen-free flame retardant |
| Mineral Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 2011: 42% Mineral reinforced, low warpage, high gloss |
| 2057: 45% Mineral reinforced, low warpage, high gloss |
| Mineral/Glass Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 2030: 55% Mineral/glass reinforced, low warpage |
| 2060: 55% Reinforced, low warpage, improved mechanical properties |
| Carbon Fiber Filled Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 3008: 30% Carbon fiber reinforced |
| Internally Lubricated Ixef Polyarylamide |
| 5002: 20% Glass fiber reinforced, PTFE modified, wear resistant |
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| TECHNICAL BULLETINS |
| Design and Processing for Lowest Warpage with IXEF Polyarylamide-Based Compounds |
| Design and Production of Injection Molding Tools for IXEF Polyarylamide Compounds |
| Snap-Fit Design |
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