Products in Automotive Lighting: Polyesters

SABIC's Specialties Business VALOX™ FR Resin ENH4550 is a 25% glass-reinforced, non-chlorinated/brominated, flame-retardant polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) injection-moldable grade with excellent chemical resistance. It has a UL94V0 at 0.30mm and 5VA at 2.0mm flame rating, making it a good candidate for a variety of applications needing a sustainable FR PBT solution.

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® PBT 700/2 WT31-956LB is a Polybutylene Terephthalate base polymer with a special filler/additive system that provides high stiffness and a highly reflective, opaque finish. It is used in the automotive and various other market segments for applications such as lighting, light blocking components, light guides, and reflectors. It can be processed for injection molding with a melt temperature of 250-270°C and a mold temperature of 80-120°C. For optimal performance, it should be stored in a dry and light-protected environment.

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® HTC 300/1 GY1055-10LD is a high-temperature copolyester base polymer with a special filler/additive system that has translucent, light-scattering, and high light diffusion properties. It is typically used for automotive and lighting applications such as lamp covers, display elements, and operating elements. To ensure the best performance, it should be stored in a dry, light-protected environment. When processing injection molding, a melt temperature of 260-280°C and a mold temperature of 50-70°C should be used.

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® HTC 300/1 WT1056-10LD is a high temperature copolyester base polymer which is pre-dried with 90°C in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer for 4-6 hours to a maximum moisture content of <0,03%. It is equipped with a special filler/additive system for light scattering and high light diffusion, and is intended to be utilized in the automotive and lighting market segments for lighting and light transparent components, such as lamp covers, display elements, and operating elements. The process of injection molding requires a melt temperature of 260-280°C and a mold temperature of 50-70°C. Additionally, the product should be stored in a dry and light-protected area.

Plenco® 08218 is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in bulk or extruded form and colors upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Tecodur® PB70 BK001 HS by Eurotec Engineering Plastics is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

Plenco® 01581 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, exhibiting excellent dimensional stability, mechanical strength and also arc resistance, track resistance, and flammability ratings. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01581 is available in black and gray colors.

Plenco® 01501 is a general purpose, mineral filled granular polyester molding compound, offering excellent arc and track resistance properties, low post shrinkage, and improved mechanical strength values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01501 is available in tan color.

Plenco® 08112 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties and strength. Customers have found this material useful for such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form. Colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 08228 is a glass fiber reinforced polyester bulk molding compound. Plenco® 08228 is formulated for high-strength, low warpage, and a wide processing window. It is available in bulk or extruded form, with custom matched colors available upon request.

Plenco® 08122 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties, flame resistance and strength. Customers have found this material useful in such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form and is currently available in natural. Other colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 08235 is a 15% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as a flame-retardant, medium-strength electrical grade. Customers have found this material useful for a broad range of applications such as capacitor cans, electrical enclosures, etc. It is available in bulk or extruded form, natural and black. Other colors available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 01530 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, offering improved mechanical strength properties along with excellent electrical properties and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01530 is available in black.

Plenco® 01586 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound offering excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength properties. Customers have found this material useful for injection molded electrical appliance components. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01586 is available in gray color.

Plenco® 01510 is a mineral filled, pelletized polyester molding compound, which offers an excellent combination of electrical properties and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01510 is available in black.

Plenco® 08218F is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in Gray color and can be supplied in bulk or extruded form. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

EnCounter™ F0PET15GF by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used EnCounter™ F0PET15GF is certified as UL Flame Rated.

EnCounter™ 2419 by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

TRIBIT® 1500N is a Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) product. It is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America.Characteristics include: Flame Rated Flame Retardant

TRIBIT® 1500A15 is a Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) product. It is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America.

Techno Compound PBT2 FR Natural (9984) is a thermoplastic which combines great hardness, stiffness and strength. TechnoDur is easily processed due to its perfect flow behavior. The favorable sliding and wear characteristics as well as extremely high tenacity in temperatures below freezing are further advantages.

EnCounter™ 135GPF by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

EnCounter™ 115GFHF by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used EnCounter™ 115GFHF is certified as UL Flame Rated.

ESTOPLAST EP 1500GY117 is a Polybutylene terephthalate - unfilled which is a medium viscosity, head lamp bezel and it is used in E-motor components, lightings and lamp fittings, base and cover.

Techno Compound PBT4 GK 30 Natural (9949) is a thermoplastic which combines great hardness, stiffness and strength. TechnoDur is easily processed due to its perfect flow behavior. The favorable sliding and wear characteristics as well as extremely high tenacity in temperatures below freezing are further advantages.

EnCounter™ 120GFIM by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

PBT unfilled grade for injection molding

INFINO TK-2046P by LOTTE Advanced Materials is comprised of Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

ESTOPLAST EP 1500WW06 is a Polybutylene terephthalate - unfilled which is a medium viscosity, head lamp bezel and it is used in E-motor components, lightings and lamp fittings, base and cover.

Techno Compound PBT4 Natural (9999) is a thermoplastic which combines great hardness, stiffness and strength. TechnoDur is easily processed due to its perfect flow behavior. The favorable sliding and wear characteristics as well as extremely high tenacity in temperatures below freezing are further advantages.

EnCounter™ 3GF20 by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polybutylene Terephthalate and Polycarbonate. It is commonly used

ESTOPLAST EP 1500BB11DP is a Polybutylene terephthalate unfilled congruous for extrusion applications like OFC, rods, tubes, fibers.

EnCounter™ 1013U by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polybutylene Terephthalate and Polycarbonate. It is commonly used

TRIBIT® 1500GN15 is a Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) product. It is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America.Characteristics include: Flame Rated Flame Retardant

EnCounter™ 110GFIM by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polybutylene Terephthalate. It is commonly used

EnCounter™ 1016UIM by EnCom Polymers is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polybutylene Terephthalate and Polycarbonate. It is commonly used