Vulcan

Plastic injection material family

High performance thermoplastics

High heat, chemical and electrical families for severe underhood and industrial service.

8 property checks5 commercial examples16 supplier paths

Property screen

Useful ranges and selection cautions.

These are family level planning ranges. The selected commercial grade and its current data sheet control the design.

Typical density1.27 to 1.70 g/cm³
Heat resistanceAbout 170 to above 250 °C
Chemical resistanceHigh to exceptional by family
FlameInherent or high rating options
Mold temperatureHigh tool temperature commonly required
ShrinkageLow with reinforcement but directional
Tool wearHigh reinforcement may require protected steel
Key cautionResidence time, crystallinity, weld lines and cost

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • High heat connectors
  • Pump and fluid components
  • Electronics and insulation
  • Demanding underhood parts

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. Is peak or continuous temperature controlling?
  2. What chemical concentration and stress apply?
  3. Can the press and tool maintain required temperatures?

Existing material names

Commercial families to start the search.

These names are examples within the broader family. They are not presented as equivalent grades or approved substitutions.

Syensqo Ryton and KetaSpireCelanese FortronSABIC ULTEMBASF UltrasonVictrex PEEK

Supplier directory

16 sources with related portfolios.

Open current supplier data and filter for the exact chemistry, reinforcement, hardness, cure, certification and regional supply requirement.

BASFUltramid, Ultradur, Ultraform, Ultrason and ecovioSABICLEXAN, CYCOLOY, VALOX, NORYL and ULTEMCelaneseZytel, Hostaform, Celanex, Fortron and SantopreneCovestroMakrolon, Bayblend, Apec and DesmopanEnvaliorDurethan, Pocan, Akulon, Stanyl and ArnitelSyensqoRyton, Amodel, KetaSpire and UdelLyondellBasellHostacom, Hifax and Moplen compoundsBorealisDaplen and Borstar polyolefinsMitsubishi ChemicalIupilon, Iupital and DURABIOTorayAmilan, Toraycon and TorelinaAsahi KaseiLEONA, TENAC and XYRONAvientNymax, Maxxam, GraviTech and custom compoundsRTP CompanyCustom reinforced and specialty compoundsKINGFAAutomotive engineering plastics and compoundsArkemaRilsan PA11, Pebax and KynarKRAIBURG TPETHERMOLAST TPE families

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