Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Texin®, Estane®, Elastollan®, Desmopan®, Pellethane®, Pearlthane®, Isoplast®, KURAMIRON™

TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer having excellent abrasion resistance, clarity, toughness, and elasticity with good chemical resistance. Versatile TPU chemistries vary in hardness from very soft to rigid polymers and have excellent low temperature performance and a broad range of elevated operating temperatures (resistance to 225°F).

Surlyn®, Formion®, Amplify IO™, Iotek™

Ionomers are thermoplastic elastomers with excellent toughness, clarity, good low temperature properties, and good chemical resistance. Upper level temperature resistance to about 175°F.

Elvax®, Escorene™, Amplify®, Evatane®, Ateva®, Levamelt®, ALCUDIA®

A flexible, general purpose thermoplastic ethylene copolymer that has some elasticity and good low temperature properties. High VA level, lower melting EVAs are commonly used as soft flexible adhesives; while lower VA level polymers can be used as harder, flexible films. EVA is typically utilized at use temperatures below 150°F.

Santoprene®, Vyram® Engage®, Versify™, Duragrip™, Marlex®, Sarlink®, Vistamaxx™, Multi-flex®, Exact™, Adflex™, Hifax™

A broad family of olefin-based thermoplastic elastomers whose properties are characterized by moderate elongation and recovery, and good chemical resistance. They vary in light transmittance from clear to opaque depending on chemistry. Most grades are lower in price but sacrifice abrasion properties vs. TPUs. While there is a range of use temperatures for TPOs, most are designed for use below or in the low 200°F range.

Kraton™, Monprene®, Alcryn®, DuraGrip™, Engage®, Tyrin®, Affinity™, Dynalloy™, Versaflex™, SEPTON®

Thermoplastic elastomers, some are termed melt-processable rubbers, are a broad class of elastomeric polymers characterized by high elasticity, very low durometers (soft) with a rubber-like feel. TPEs are typically compounds or copolymers which creates great versatility in the performance properties of these resins. Some grades have maximum service temperatures that approach 300°F.

Nucrel®, Bynel®, Appeel®, Orevac®, Lotader®, Infuse™, Primacor™, Amplify™, EMA, EAA, EBA, EMAAA, Polybutene, TPX® Polymethylpentene (PMP)Specialty

PVDF – Kynar® Solef®, Hylar®; Dyneon™ THV (a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride)

Specialty fluorocarbon-based polymers having high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases. The strong carbon–fluorine bonds contributes to their non-stick and friction reducing properties. They are chemically and weather stable making them good protective coatings on other substrates.

Santoprene®, Sarlink®, DuPont™ ETPV, Forprene®, TPSiV™, Nexprene®, Uniprene®, Zeotherm®y

Describes a broad class of thermoplastic elastomer compounds with rubber-like performance qualities, most notably resiliency and chemical resistance. These polymers also have excellent heat resistance in the low 300°F range.

LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, HDPE, DOWLEX™, Bapolene®, MarFlex®, Marlex®, Novapol®, Hypel™, Microthene®, Petrothene®, Escorene™, Lupolen®, Unival™, Dowlex™, Alathon®, Paxon™

General purpose materials that have good flexibility and excellent chemical and moisture resistance. Upper level use temperature to 225°F.

Bapolene®, Marlex®, Epolene®, Mitsui Polypro®, Acclear®, Fortilene®, COPYLENE™, Hypro™, Hifax™, Profax™, Microthene®, Petrothene®, Transparent PP

A general purpose polyolefin that is harder and stiffer than polyethylene with a use temperature range up to 265°F.

Rigid, crystalline thermoplastic polymer family characterized by excellent chemical resistance, electrical properties, dimensional stability and operating temperatures, some of which approach 400°F. Copolymers have good clarity, elongation and impact strength.

Hytrel®, Riteflex®, Arnitel™,Eastar™, PETG, PCTG, PCTA

Very tough, abrasion resistant family of elastomers ranging from soft grades with very good elastic and fatigue properties, to relatively hard polymers with low elasticity. Similar to polyurethanes but more expensive based on their higher operating temperatures, up to 300°F.

Oroglas®, Plexiglas®,Optix®, Acryrex®, Altuglas®, Acrylite®, Lucite®, Sumipex®, Zylar®, Lucalen®, KURARITY™

A transparent polymer with excellent optical, outdoor weathering, and thermal properties (some grades are used at temperatures up to 350°F). Most acrylic grades are rigid polymers, however there are some copolymer grades that are softer and highly elastic.

Makrolon®, Lexan™, Luran®, Calibre™, HYLEX®, Panlite®, WONDERLITE®

Polycarbonate is a tough, high impact, optically clear, and relatively stiff polymer. It is commonly used in window glazing applications where it acts as "unbreakable" glass. Despite its tough and clear properties, polycarbonate does have poor chemical/ESCR resistance in general, and is not resistant to scratching and abrasion. It is thermally stable in applications approaching 275°F.

Pebax®, Grilamid®, Grilflex®, Grilon®, Grivory®, Ultramid®, Vydyne®, Nycoa, HYLON®, Nylon 6, Nylon 10, Nylon 12, Nylon 4/6, Nylon 6/6, Transparent Nylons

Polyamide materials are based on a versatile chemistry which can produce diverse homo- and co-polymers, as well as crystalline and amorphous polymers. Accordingly, polyamides and nylon materials can be both clear and opaque, as well as rigid or flexible, depending on grade. They all tend to have excellent strength, toughness, low temperature impact, and chemical resistance for severe environments. High temperature nylons are used up to temperatures of 375°F.

Cycolac®, Lustran®, Magnum ™, Tyril™, Terblend®, Terlux®, Luran®, Terluran®, Styron™, A-TECH™, HYLAC®, HYRIL®, HYSUN®, POLYLAC®, KIBISAN®, PS, HIPS, ABS, SAN, ASA, MABS

Excellent surface quality, high modulus, and formability make these materials the perfect choice for decorative applications. Many grades are modified or blended to impart good impact resistance for tough environments. Rigid styrenic polymers are typically used at temperatures below 150°F.

HYBRAR®, Calprene®, Kraton®, STYROLUX®, SEBS, SIBS, SBS, SEPS

These versatile elastomeric polymers have many unique attributes. Grades are produced from very soft elastic polymers to harder and stiffer materials. These block copolymers generally have a very soft feel and excellent hysteresis, or elastic retention, properties when made as films. Some grades can perform up to 270°F.

Topas®, APEL™, Zeonex®, Zeonor®, Arton™

Olefin copolymers made both with rigid or elastomeric properties that exhibit excellent optical clarity, barrier properties and chemical resistance. COCs can also be used in various blended custom compounds in applications requiring thermal stability up to 300°F.

BixForm™, BixForm™ HiMod and BX, Bixby Vapor™, MegaBix™, Bixby XL

We've developed a line of materials that can be shaped and reshaped with minimal heat required. Polymers that activate at temperatures as low as 120°F allow for quick and easy forming.