Amodel(R) polyphthalamide

Amodel® polyphthalamide is a unique semi-crystalline engineering polymer that bridges the cost-performance gap between traditional engineering thermoplastics - such as polycarbonate, polyamides, polyester and acetals - and higher-cost specialty polymers - such as liquid crystal polymers, polyphenylene sulfide and polyetherimide.

Amodel® resin has excellent mechanical properties - strength, stiffness, fatigue and creep resistance - over a broad temperature range. Unreinforced grades are formulated for general purpose injection molding and extrusion applications that require high surface gloss, lubricity, low warpage and toughness, along with a high level of mechanical performance at elevated temperature.

Unlike amorphous resins where products are generally used without additives, semi-crystallines are often used with additives such as glass, minerals and impact-modifiers. Such reinforcements significantly affect properties such as temperature resistance; therefore the right grade of Amodel® resin should be chosen to provide the best balance of properties for your applications.

Glass-reinforced grades provide higher stiffness, strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures for structural-type applications. Mineral-filled resins offer enhanced dimensional stability and flatness. Some of these grades can be plated and epoxy-coated. Impact-modified grades can provide significantly improved toughness - comparable to the super-tough nylons - but with much higher strength and stiffness across a broad humidity and temperature range.

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