From EPX 82 to ProtoTherm 12120, ADDMAN’s specialty and advanced polymers provide precision, durability, and adaptability for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
Below is an overview of the Specialty & Advanced Polymers available and their unique advantages:
A high-strength, impact-resistant polymer designed for functional prototypes and end-use applications.
- Ideal Applications: Automotive components, industrial tooling, and aerospace parts.
- Unique Characteristics: Exceptional mechanical performance and durability.
A clear, high-resolution polymer for detailed prototyping and visual models.
- Ideal Applications: Transparent components, automotive lighting prototypes, and fluid flow testing.
- Unique Characteristics: Excellent clarity and fine-detail capabilities.
A bio-compatible polymer for medical-grade applications.
- Ideal Applications: Surgical guides, medical device housings, and wearable health solutions.
- Unique Characteristics: Safe for contact with human tissue and sterilization-friendly.
A durable, high-performance material ideal for industrial and consumer applications.
- Ideal Applications: Electronics housings, durable fixtures, and functional prototypes.
- Unique Characteristics: High strength with excellent impact resistance.
A high-temperature composite for tooling and wind tunnel testing.
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- Ideal Applications: Aerospace tooling, automotive fixtures, and heat-resistant molds.
- Unique Characteristics: Excellent thermal stability and detailed surface resolution.
A biocompatible thermoplastic offering the highest heat resistance in the ULTEM family.
- Ideal Applications: Medical instruments, sterilizable parts, and high-performance industrial components.
- Unique Characteristics: Suitable for autoclaving and food-safe applications.
A highly transparent and water-resistant polymer suitable for fluid flow testing and clear models.
- Ideal Applications: Hydraulic system prototypes, transparent enclosures, and optical models.
- Unique Characteristics: Excellent clarity with water-resistant properties.
A flame-retardant polymer designed for safety-critical applications.
- Ideal Applications: Aerospace interiors, electronic housings, and transportation components.
- Unique Characteristics: Meets flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) standards.
A durable polymer offering high impact resistance and precision.
- Ideal Applications: Automotive, industrial, and consumer products requiring high strength and surface finish.
- Unique Characteristics: Excellent mechanical and thermal performance.
A high-temperature polymer designed for thermal and mechanical stability.
- Ideal Applications: High-heat industrial applications, tooling, and aerospace components.
- Unique Characteristics: Superior heat resistance and mechanical durability.
High-performance polymers are engineered to provide superior tensile strength, impact resistance, and durabilityunder load. These materials maintain their structural integrity even in demanding conditions, such as high stress, repeated motion, or dynamic loads, making them ideal for critical components across industries.
- Why It Matters: Exceptional strength reduces the risk of part failure in safety-critical applications, increasing reliability and performance.
- Applications:
- Aerospace brackets that endure vibration and high loads during flight.
- Automotive components like housings and structural mounts that experience dynamic forces.
- Industrial fixtures and tooling designed for heavy-duty manufacturing environments.
High-performance polymers like PPSU, ULTEM, and ANTERO (PEKK) exhibit outstanding thermal stability, allowing them to perform reliably in extreme heat. These materials retain their mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy in high-temperature environments, making them indispensable for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
- Why It Matters: Components exposed to high temperatures require materials that can resist deformation, degradation, and failure, ensuring operational safety and longevity.
- Applications:
- High-temperature ducts and engine components in aerospace systems.
- Automotive under-the-hood parts such as housings and heat shields.
- Industrial tooling for high-heat manufacturing processes.
Many high-performance polymers are inherently resistant to corrosion, oils, fuels, solvents, and harsh chemicals. This property ensures long-term reliability and reduces material degradation in chemically aggressive environments.
- Why It Matters: Chemical stability extends the lifespan of parts, lowers maintenance costs, and enables use in harsh environments like industrial plants and chemical processing facilities.
- Applications:
- Fuel system components in aerospace and automotive applications.
- Medical device housings exposed to cleaning agents and sterilization chemicals.
- Industrial fluid-handling systems and valves used in chemical processing.
Materials like ULTEM 9085 are designed to meet stringent Flame, Smoke, and Toxicity (FST) standards, ensuring fire resistance and minimal smoke production. These properties are essential for safety-critical applications in aerospace, transportation, and electronics.
- Why It Matters: Flame retardancy ensures compliance with regulatory standards and enhances safety in environments where fire risk is a concern, such as aircraft interiors and electric vehicle systems.
- Applications:
- Aircraft cabin components that meet FAA safety standards.
- Enclosures for electrical systems in vehicles and industrial equipment.
- Protective casings for electronics operating in high-risk environments.
Specialty polymers are essential for aerospace and defense applications, where components must endure extreme environments, meet regulatory safety standards, and deliver high performance. These materials are trusted for their ability to withstand high temperatures, provide structural integrity, and meet flame-retardant requirements.
- High-Temperature Tooling and Wind Tunnel Models Using PerForm
PerForm is a composite resin designed for high-temperature stability, making it ideal for aerospace tooling and aerodynamic testing in wind tunnels.- Applications:
- High-temperature molds for composite manufacturing.
- Wind tunnel test models for aerodynamic performance analysis.
- Thermal insulation components for aerospace systems.
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- Flame-Retardant Interior Components with EPX 86 FR
EPX 86 FR meets stringent Flame, Smoke, and Toxicity (FST) standards, ensuring safety in aerospace interiors.- Applications:
- Aircraft cabin panels, seating structures, and ventilation components.
- Protective casings for electrical systems and avionics.
- Structural components in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Medical-grade polymers are prized for their biocompatibility, sterilization compatibility, and precision, making them indispensable in the healthcare sector. These materials enable the creation of reliable, safe, and functional components for medical devices and diagnostic tools.
- Surgical Guides and Biocompatible Components Using BioClear
BioClear’s biocompatibility makes it ideal for components that come into contact with human tissue or require sterilization.- Applications:
- Custom surgical guides for orthopedic and dental procedures.
- Wearable medical devices for health monitoring.
- Biocompatible housings for portable diagnostic equipment.
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- Transparent Models for Fluid Flow Analysis with WaterShed XC11122
WaterShed XC11122 provides high clarity and water resistance, enabling the production of fluid flow models and transparent prototypes.- Applications:
- Transparent enclosures for fluid system testing.
- Hydraulic system prototypes for industrial and medical applications.
- Visual models for medical research and device development.
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In automotive applications, specialty polymers deliver lightweight strength, thermal resistance, and precision, contributing to improved vehicle performance and efficiency.
- Durable Structural Components and Housings with BASF 3280 and EPX 82
BASF 3280 and EPX 82 provide high impact resistance and structural durability, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding automotive environments.- Applications:
- Under-hood components, such as housings for electronic control units (ECUs).
- Structural mounts for vibration-prone areas like engine bays.
- Durable brackets and supports for safety-critical systems.
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- Transparent Lighting Prototypes Using Accura (SI 60)
Accura (SI 60) offers excellent clarity, making it the material of choice for creating detailed lighting prototypes.- Applications:
- Headlight and taillight prototypes for design validation.
- Transparent lens covers for advanced lighting systems.
- Functional testing of automotive lighting assemblies.
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Specialty polymers provide durability, chemical resistance, and precision for industrial manufacturing processes. These materials enable the creation of robust tooling and components that withstand heavy use and harsh conditions.
- High-Strength Jigs, Fixtures, and Tooling Using Evolve 128 and ProtoTherm 12120
Evolve 128 and ProtoTherm 12120 are ideal for industrial tooling that demands strength and thermal stability.- Applications:
- Precision assembly jigs for automated production lines.
- Durable fixtures for heavy-duty machinery.
- Custom molds for high-temperature manufacturing processes.
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- Chemical-Resistant and Water-Resistant Components with WaterShed XC11122
WaterShed XC11122’s water resistance and chemical stability make it suitable for components exposed to harsh environments.- Applications:
- Fluid-handling components, such as valves and connectors.
- Durable protective casings for industrial equipment.
- Transparent covers for monitoring fluid systems.
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