Ranging from non-halogen, low smoke, and high temperature thermoplastics to inherently flame-resistant vinyl and specialty colorants and additives, the PolyOne portfolio is designed to comply with diverse global regulatory specifications for safety and performance.

Carbon fiber can also be chopped or utilized as a reinforcement for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites depending on the application need.

Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations are engineered to combine the heat transfer, dissipation, and cooling capabilities of metals with the design freedom, weight reduction, and cost advantages of thermoplastics. The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Biomerics has chosen PolyOne Distribution as the exclusive distributor for its Quadrathane™, Quadraflex™, and Quadraplast™ medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes in North America. Thermoplastic polyurethanes from Biomerics are used in a variety of medical device applications such as vascular access catheters, introducers, drainage catheters, interventional radiology devices, fluid management, coatings, balloons and wound care.

THE SOLUTION Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations are unique, high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. They are formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to achieve the specific gravity of different metals, while providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.

Faster Speed-to-Market and Increased Design Flexibility – The sampling and validating of thermoplastic formulations is faster than that of traditionally used materials such as ceramics or printed circuit boards (PCB). Better Performance-to-Cost Ratios – Traditionally used materials can cost 30–40% more than a thermoplastic solution at only slightly better performance. Small Part Manufacturing Capabilities – Thermoplastics can be molded into smaller parts, whereas the manufacturing process of traditionally used materials limits this capability.

History PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family.

Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications

Traditionally, carbon fiber tows were used in thermoset composite applications but are being incorporated into thermoplastics more and more.

The addition of fabric to a thermoplastic part can help to increase its appeal, partly because the fabric softens the look and feel of the surface.