More Thermoplastics to Choose From

Thermoplastics fall into two main categories - amorphous and semi-crystalline. Amorphous thermoplastics are inherently transparent materials and predominantly unreinforced. Semi-crystalline thermoplastics are opaque and typically compounded with additives such as glass, minerals and impact modifiers. Ultra polymers - which deliver some of the industry's most advanced performing plastics - can be either amorphous or semi-crystalline. They are typically defined by their exceptional combination of properties - as well, of course, as their typically higher price.

Whatever performance criteria are critical for you - from physical properties and processing, to appearance and agency approvals - we've got thermoplastics that deliver solutions.

Our family of amorphous sulfone polymers:

• Udel® polysulfone (PSU) -- Tough, transparent plastic with exceptional chemical resistance, good hydrolytic stability and an HDT of 345°F (174°C).
• Mindel® modified polysulfone - Opaque, cost-effective PSU-alternative offering specific advantages versus Udel, such as superior electrical properties.
• Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) - Super-tough transparent plastic with an HDT of 405°F (207°C), excellent chemical resistance and the unique ability to be steam sterilized without significant loss of properties.
• Veradel® polyethersulfone (PESU) - Transparent plastic with a high HDT of 400°F (204°C) and better chemical resistance than Udel PSU. 
• Acudel® modified polyphenylsulfone - Opaque PPSU-alternative offering cost advantages where application requirements match the balance of properties.

Our semi-crystalline aromatic polyamide thermoplastics:

• Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA) - high-temperature nylon with exceptional mechanical properties, an HDT of 535°F (280°C), excellent chemical resistance and low moisture uptake.
• Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) - aesthetic, structural specialty nylon that combines outstanding stiffness with exceptional surface appearance, plus low and slow water uptake, and great flow properties.

Additional semi-crystalline thermoplastics:

• Primef®polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) - high-flow, structural plastic with good temperature and chemical resistance as well as inherent flame retardant properties.
• Xydar® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) - high-flow, high-temperature plastic with an HDT of 570°F (300°C), and extremely high chemical resistance.

Our Spire™ family of ultra polymers:

• KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) - easy-to-mold ultra polymer offering outstanding chemical resistance and mechanical performance up to 300°C (570°F).
• AvaSpire® modified PEEK - novel PEEK-based formulations with unique advantages that bridge price and performance gaps.
• PrimoSpire® self-reinforced polyphenylene (SRP) - world's stiffest, strongest unreinforced polymer with a remarkable combination of surface hardness, chemical resistance and inherent flame-retardant properties.
• EpiSpire® high-temperature sulfone (HTS) - Transparent amorphous polymer with excellent creep resistance at temperatures up to 265°C
  (510°F).
• Torlon® polyamide-imide (PAI) - highest strength and stiffness of any thermoplastic up to 275°C (525°F) combined with superior resistance to chemicals, creep and wear.