Cytec Engineered Materials has opened up new horizons for lightweight structural components, with continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
These materials possess exceptional toughness and environmental resistance combined with low flammability and high wear-resistance. By combining fabrication know-how, tailored products and extensive applications engineering, Cytec Engineered Materials helps customers create high-performance and cost-effective composite parts.
Cytec's thermoplastic product lines are available in a wide range of polymers, reinforcements and product forms.
Polymer Characteristics
Matrix
Process
Temp (ºC)
Tg (ºC)
Microstructure
Material Forms
PPS
315-340
90
Semicrystalline
Tape, ribbon, fabric, sheet
PEEK (APC-2)
380-400
143
Semicrystalline
Tape, ribbon, fabric, sheet
PEKK
340-370
156
Semicrystalline
Tape, ribbon, fabric, sheet, resin
PEI
320-345
217
Amorphous
Tape, ribbon, fabric, sheet
K3B
350-370
238
Amorphous
Tape, ribbon, sheet
PIXA
380-400
247
Semicrystalline
Tape, ribbon, sheet
PETI-5
360-380
269
Amorphous
Tape, ribbon, fabric, sheet
Fluoropolymers
315-340
>260
Semicrystalline
Tape, ribbon
Advantages/Processing Technologies
Advantages
Processing
Technologies
Product
Forms/Chemistries
Simple fabrication
Room temperature storage
Indefinite shelf life
No special handling
Rapid, automated and economical manufacturing
High-impact toughness and damage tolerance
Weight savings of 20 to 50% (compared to aluminum)
Cytec Engineered Materials has opened up new horizons for lightweight structural components, with continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.