Materials
Miles-Platts have the capability to process an extensive variety of engineering thermoplastic materials. Giving the electrical / electronics designer the flexibility to select the most appropriate specification to achieve a cost effective solution. Miles-Platts work closely with leading plastic compound manufacturers such as DuPont, Nyltech, B.A.S.F., Bayer, DSM, Thermofil and Phillips Petroleum, continually testing new and advanced materials ensuring that customers benefit from leading edge moulding technology.
There are important considerations essential in the selection of a suitable material, due to the rigorous quality criteria now demanded by modern electrical / electronic technology. Currently satisfying the majority of commercial applications are the following:-
Nylon 66 Unreinforced and Nylon 66 Glass Reinforced
Used in the majority of coil bobbin applications world wide due to its relative low cost and ability to mould thin sections whilst retaining a high degree of stiffness. Unreinforced Nylon 66 and Glass Reinforced Nylon 66 have a rating of Class B (130°C maximum).
Flame Retardant Nylon 66 Unreinforced and Nylon 66 Glass Reinforced
These materials have similar characteristics to Nylon 66. A Halogen-free Flame Retardant system is incorporated to meet a flammability rating of UL94V-0.
Nylon 46 Unreinforced and Glass Reinforced
Nylon 46 differs form Nylon 66, having a higher heat resistance, is tougher, more rigid and has low creep at high temperatures. Available in Flame Retardant and Non-Flame Retardant.
Thermoplastic Polyesters - PBTP and PETP
These materials are increasingly selected for applications where high stiffness, low moisture absorption, dimensional and thermal stability characteristics are required. DuPont RYNITE PET polyester resins have the additional advantage of UL1446 system approvals allowing high temperature classifications to be met.
Polyphenylene Sulfide - PPS
PPS has a high resistance to deformation, benefiting from extreme stiffness and is very stable at high temperature. Inherently non-flammable.
Liquid Crystal Polymer - LCP
LCP benefits from superior high temperature performance, dimensional stability whilst moulding extremely thin sections.
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