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High-Performing Thermoplastics

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.

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  • 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
 
Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 Product/Service Overview Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages
Automotive Lighting IR Lens Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation provided color customization for automotive lighting IR lens of sensor
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
E-Cigarette Manufacturer Housing Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations provided customized speckle effect and passed flame retardant test
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
Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters and processing guides for these advanced, chemically resistant Edgetek™ materials
Edgetek™ Formulation Screw Driver Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ formulation enhances aesthetics and impact resistance in screw driver handle
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
Edgetek™ Toughed PPA Formulations Product/Service Overview Learn about the high-heat and low moisture absorption performance of polyphthalamide (PPA) formulations
Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components Product Selection Guide Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications.
Fishing Rod Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle
SEM Flame Retardant Solutions Video Discover Avient's portfolio of flame retardant engineered materials available in a range of polymers
Services Capabilities Overview Product/Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers
Surgical Torque Wrench Case Study (Snapshot) Formulated a specialty Edgetek™ thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions 
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