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CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ POLYMER FORMULATIONS & GLS™ TPES
Challe
nge Accepted.
Beyond finding the
best material combination—Bergamid™ nylon copolymer
and GLS™ TPEs—our global presence and expertise
across an array of specialty polymers and colorants,
combined with local service and support, helped
Victorinox to accelerate development work, streamline
production and reach their design goals.
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SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction,
Low Friction
SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Thermoplastic
Elastomers, Scratch and Mar
Resistant Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets,
Hood Dampers, Seating Systems
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement, Part
Consolidation
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites
POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base,
Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan,
Controls
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
Extreme Temperature Performance,
Thermal Management, Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon
Formulations, Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations,
Engineered Polyketone Formulations,
Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Chemical Foaming Agents
POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood
Applications, Electrical Connectors,
Battery Assembly Housings,
Exterior Trim and Equipment
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights,
Heat Sinks
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color, Special Effects,
Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance,
UV Stability
SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics,
Solid Color Masterbatches
POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals,
Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance,
Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers,
Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations,
Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives
POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR & PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Achieves equivalent performance to
standard polyolefin formulations
• Can be recycled at end of life
• Provides good stiffness, durability,
impact resistance and UV stability
• Enables customized performance
characteristics depending on
application need
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across
many industries and applications where traditional
polyolefin materials are used, including:
• Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards,
battery housings, flame retardant applications
• Industrial - Structural parts, furniture
• Consumer - Household appliances,
personal care items, packaging, office supplies,
food contact applications
• Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons,
junction boxes
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
• Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin
from PIR and/or PCR sources
• Reduces waste and supports the circular
economy
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Can be recycled at end of life
PRODUCT BULLETIN
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5029 C
BLACK X2
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5036
HS I BLACK
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5037
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5038
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5039
Filler/
Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber
Recycled
Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50
Tensile Strain Break (ISO
527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5
Charpy Notched
(ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS
Maxxam REC
RS5200-5026
RS NHFR
BLACK 70
Maxxam REC
FR H8 V2
BLACK RG 70
Maxxam REC
L6 GF/30 H
BLACK T RG
70
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5027
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
MX5200-5028
RS HS
BLACK RG
Maxxam REC
C10 H-UV AS
EP RG
BLACK 70
Filler/
Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled
Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR
Density
(ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03
Tensile Modulus
(ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700
Tensile Stress
(ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0
Notched Izod
(ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break
Flame Rating
@ 1.6mm thickness
(UL 94)
– V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
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