Vulcan

Plastic injection material family

Engineering polyesters

Dimensionally stable electrical and sensor housing families with strong dielectric options.

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 density1.30 to 1.70 g/cm³
ReinforcementCommonly 10 to 50% glass
Heat resistanceAbout 120 to 180 °C by grade
Mold shrinkageAbout 0.2 to 1.7%
ElectricalStrong dielectric and CTI options
MoistureLower uptake than polyamide
HydrolysisNeeds stabilized grade for hot wet service
Key cautionDrying, warp, flame package and connector retention

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Connectors
  • Sensor housings
  • Switches and relays
  • Dimensionally controlled technical parts

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. What CTI or flame rating is required?
  2. Is hot water or glycol exposure present?
  3. Which dimensions cross the fiber flow?

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.

BASF UltradurSABIC VALOXCelanese CelanexEnvalior PocanToray Toraycon

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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