Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations
Versatile & Customizable
The Edgetek™ portfolio consists of a broad range of specialty thermoplastics using a spectrum of engineering resins. Offering versatility and compatibility with a wide range of additives, reinforcing agents, and colorants, Edgetek formulations offer a great balance of properties that make them suitable and widely used in a range of applications and industries.
To modify and expand on the structural performance of the base resin, these materials are formulated with a range of reinforcing additives, including short glass or carbon fibers, minerals or glass beads. Edgetek materials also offer the opportunity to further customize attributes like chemical resistance, modulus/strength, scratch and mar performance, impact resistance, flame retardance, temperature resistance, and UV stability to match your specific needs.
Serving a variety of industries, including transportation, industrial, consumer, telecommunications, and electrical and electronic, these thermoplastics feature reduced weight, improved design flexibility and part consolidation at a significantly lower cost compared to machined components.
Impact
- Structurally reinforced formulations utilize a range of fillers to balance strength, dimensional stability, toughness and load-bearing ability
- High-temperature formulations, based on amorphous to crystalline resins, which retain their physical properties and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures
- Flame-retardant formulations, offering UL certification and compliance while maintaining the performance of the base engineering resin
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| Product Series | Applications | Description/Product Features |
|---|---|---|
| Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations | Transportation, industrial, consumer, telecommunications, and electrical and electronics | General and customizable formulations based on amorphous to crystalline resins for use a wide range of industries and applications |
| Edgetek™ PKE Formulations | Industrial pipes, tubing and fluid management; electrical battery components; under-the-hood fuel or chemical contact components; and non-structural components | Specialty engineered polyketone (PK) formulations that serve as a more sustainable alternative to nylon; provides excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and high impact and abrasion resistance |
| Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series | Consumer durable goods and high-touch surfaces | Chemically resistant, semi-crystalline thermoplastics that withstand exposure to common consumer disinfectants and cleaners; available in unfilled, impact-modified and flame-retardant grades |
| Edgetek™ LD Low Density Formulations | Automotive interior, exterior and under-the-hood components | A high performing, low-density material ideal for weight reduction, plus improved strength, reduced warpage and faster cycle time |
| Edgetek™ 3D/LDS Solutions | Consumer electronics, automotive components, medical devices, 5G base stations | Advanced PC, PPS and LCP formulations to help customers to build 3D circuits on molded part surfaces; supporting high design flexibilty, multi-function integration, size miniaturization and weight reduction, even in high heat processes such as SMT |
| Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G | 5G base station antennas, infrastructure and equipment | Customizable polymeric materials to meet specific Dk (Dielectric Constant) /Df (Dissipation Factor) values, including formulations that are compatible with the surface-mount technology (SMT) process and can be used to create 3D circuit boards for 5G equipment. |
| Edgetek™ Toughened PPA | Engine applications | Heat stabilized, impact modified polyphthalamide (PPA) formulations with mechanical integrity, high-temperature performance, and low moisture absorption |
| Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulations | Aerospace, automotive, appliance, consumer, industrial and oil & gas | High performance PEEK (polyetheretherketone) formulations offering exception mechanical properties at very high temperatures of 250°C (480°F) without losing any physical properties |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 | Product/Service Overview | Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages | View |
| Automotive Lighting IR Lens | Case Study (Snapshot) | Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation provided color customization for automotive lighting IR lens of sensor | View |
| Chemically Resistant Polymers for Next Generation Devices | White Paper | Examine the damaging effects chemicals can have on the plastic components and learn about preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications | View |
| E-Cigarette Manufacturer Housing | Case Study (Snapshot) | Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations provided customized speckle effect and passed flame retardant test | View |
| Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series | Product/Service Overview | Explore comparison data and performance properties of these chemically resistant Edgetek thermoplastics that show outstanding chemical resistance to common consumer disinfectants | View |
| Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters and processing guides for these advanced, chemically resistant Edgetek™ materials | View |
| Edgetek™ Formulation Screw Driver Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Edgetek™ formulation enhances aesthetics and impact resistance in screw driver handle | View |
| Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations | Processing & Design Guides | Applicable to multiple products; injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design, and troubleshooting recommendations for Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations | View |
| Edgetek™ Toughed PPA Formulations | Product/Service Overview | Learn about the high-heat and low moisture absorption performance of polyphthalamide (PPA) formulations | View |
| Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components | Product Selection Guide | Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. | View |
| Fishing Rod Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle | View |
| Internal Hold of Server Cabinets | Case Study (Snapshot) | Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating certification for server cabinets | View |
| SEM Flame Retardant Solutions | Video | Discover Avient's portfolio of flame retardant engineered materials available in a range of polymers | View |
| Services Capabilities Overview | Product/Service Overview | Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers | View |
| Surgical Torque Wrench | Case Study (Snapshot) | Formulated a specialty Edgetek™ thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions | View |
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