Polyethersulfone Applications
Polyethersulfone Applications
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I need to spec a UL-94 V-0 material for an injection molded trim ring, approximately 5.5" OD U-shaped. The material needs to be translucent (70-80%), but have an option to be metalized or have color added to it. It also needs to be flexible so it can be snapped into position without secondary fasteners. I'm not a materials guy, but my Google searching has led me to polyethersulfone (Veradel A-301). Is there a more common material that I have missed?
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RE: Polyethersulfone Applications
Pretty sure polycarbonate can be UL94 V-0, but not sure in translucent grades...
RE: Polyethersulfone Applications
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RE: Polyethersulfone Applications
From what is posted to date, PC will do the job if designed properly.
PC is certainly transparent evin in some FRgrades that meet V0
PC can certainly be designed to snap fit for assembly.
It has some shortcomings, but info to date does not indicate if these will be a problem.
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PVC?
www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk
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Can clear ABS (SAN?) be plated like regular ABS? If not it can at least be interchanged because the shrinkage is in the same range.
I also suggest PC as an obvious choice.
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RE: Polyethersulfone Applications
Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem
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Consultant to the plastics industry
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