From BASF 3280 to ULTEM and ANTERO (PEKK), explore high-strength, heat-resistant, and chemically stable polymers designed to excel in aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
Below is an overview of the high-performance available and their unique advantages:
A durable polymer offering high impact resistance and an excellent surface finish.
- Ideal Applications: Automotive components, industrial housings, and precision parts.
- Unique Characteristics: Superior strength with excellent thermal and mechanical performance.
A composite resin designed for high-temperature tooling and wind tunnel testing.
- Ideal Applications: Aerospace tooling, automotive prototypes, and custom fixtures.
- Unique Characteristics: Outstanding thermal stability and surface detail for aerodynamic applications.
A high-strength epoxy-based polymer offering exceptional durability and chemical resistance.
- Ideal Applications: Functional prototypes, industrial fixtures, and custom tooling.
- Unique Characteristics: Combines stiffness and heat resistance with impact performance.
A high-performance thermoplastic with superior chemical resistance and high-temperature tolerance.
- Ideal Applications: Aerospace ducts, medical devices, and industrial fluid systems.
- Unique Characteristics: Withstands aggressive chemicals and extreme heat without degradation.
A flame-retardant thermoplastic with excellent strength-to-weight ratios.
- Ideal Applications: Aircraft interior components, electrical enclosures, and automotive parts.
- Unique Characteristics: Certified for aerospace use with superior flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) performance.
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 high-strength, lightweight polymer with exceptional thermal and chemical resistance.
- Ideal Applications: Aerospace brackets, tooling, and components exposed to extreme environments.
- Unique Characteristics: Exceptional dimensional stability and performance in high-stress environments.
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.
High-performance polymers are essential in aerospace and defense applications, where lightweight, durable, and flame-retardant materials are critical for safety, efficiency, and performance. These materials meet stringent regulatory requirements, such as FAA and MIL-SPEC standards, ensuring reliability in extreme environments.
- Lightweight, Flame-Retardant Interior Components Using ULTEM 9085
ULTEM 9085 is specifically designed for aerospace interiors, offering a superior strength-to-weight ratio and compliance with Flame, Smoke, and Toxicity (FST) standards.- Applications: Cabin panels, ventilation systems, and seating components.
- High-Strength, Heat-Resistant Brackets and Tooling Made with ANTERO (PEKK) and PerForm
ANTERO (PEKK) and PerForm provide exceptional thermal and mechanical performance, making them ideal for structural components and precision tooling.- Applications: Brackets for avionics systems, high-temperature ducts, and custom tooling for assembly and maintenance operations.
The automotive industry leverages high-performance polymers for components that improve vehicle efficiency, reduce weight, and enhance durability. These materials perform well under thermal and chemical stress, ensuring long-lasting reliability in demanding environments.
- Durable Housings and Structural Parts with BASF 3280
BASF 3280 is a high-strength polymer with excellent impact resistance and surface finish, ideal for structural and aesthetic components in vehicles.- Applications: Under-hood housings, lightweight mounting brackets, and exterior trim.
- Heat- and Chemical-Resistant Components with EPX 150 and PPSU
EPX 150 and PPSU are engineered to withstand the heat and chemical exposure common in automotive applications, ensuring reliability and safety.- Applications: Fuel system components, cooling system parts, and high-temperature gaskets.
In the medical industry, high-performance polymers are valued for their biocompatibility, sterilization compatibility, and resistance to harsh chemicals and temperatures. These materials meet rigorous regulatory standards, making them ideal for both disposable and long-term-use medical devices.
- Sterilizable Instruments and Housings with ULTEM 1010
ULTEM 1010 is a biocompatible thermoplastic designed for repeated sterilization cycles without compromising mechanical integrity.- Applications: Surgical instruments, sterilizable housings for diagnostic devices, and biocompatible components for medical equipment.
- Fluid-Handling Components Resistant to Chemicals and Heat with PPSU
PPSU’s exceptional resistance to aggressive cleaning agents and high temperatures makes it ideal for fluid-handling systems in healthcare.- Applications: Sterilizable tubing, connectors for fluid systems, and durable casings for laboratory equipment.
High-performance polymers provide strength, durability, and thermal stability for industrial components exposed to high stress, mechanical wear, and harsh environments. These materials ensure reliability and efficiency in production and operational settings.
- Custom Jigs, Fixtures, and Tooling with EPX 150 and PerForm
EPX 150 and PerForm are ideal for creating high-precision jigs and fixtures, enabling manufacturers to improve assembly processes and reduce downtime.- Applications: Custom alignment jigs, assembly fixtures, and precision molds for high-temperature processes.
- Machine Enclosures and Protective Casings with BASF 3280
BASF 3280’s impact resistance and excellent surface finish make it a reliable choice for protective casings in industrial equipment.- Applications: Enclosures for high-stress machinery, impact-resistant covers, and protective housings for electronic components.
