Incredible Dimensional Stability and Low Warpage

Omnix® HPPA is a high-performance polymer that demonstrates incredible dimensional stability and low warpage in a variety of processing and chemical environments. With unique performance and processing features, Omnix® HPPA offers manufacturers low moisture absorption rates, high heat resistance, good chemical resistance and cost-effective manufacturing.

Why Omnix®

Why Omnix®

The Omnix® HPPA family of high-performing polyamides bridges the cost-performance gap between low and high performance polyphthalamide. When combining its mechanical capabilities and cost-efficiency, it is an ideal alternative for metal replacement in demanding applications and markets.

 

Characteristics and Properties

Omnix® HPPA maintains its mechanical properties even after moisture absorption. It is hot-water moldable and can reach a temperature of 90°C. This material is characterized by high stiffness and strength, very good impact properties, good dimensional stability, and high flow properties. It is an economical alternative for metal replacement in foodservice applications as it meets both European Union and United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Characteristics and properties found across the product line include:

  • Outstanding moisture absorption properties
  • Hot-water moldable and can reach temperatures of 90°C
  • Melt temperatures ranging from 285 to 305 °C (545 to 580 °F)
  • Mold temperatures ranging from 80 to 120 °C (175 °F)
 
  • Great dimensional stability and lower warpage
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Efficient and cost-efficient manufacturing

Markets and Applications

Automotive and Mobility

Automotive and Mobility

Omnix® HPPA displays a great combination of mechanical properties, heat resistance and chemical resistance. When processed, Omnix® HPPA is produced in IATF 16949 certified sites to ensure it meets the superior quality standards required.

Typical applications include lightweighting applications.

Construction

Construction

Certified for drinking water, Omnix® HPPA is a safe and trusted polymer in the construction industry for its capabilities and performance enhancements. When used in critical applications and usages, Omnix® HPPA demonstrates durability, reliability, and sophisticated physical properties.

Typical applications include:

  • Valves
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Manifolds
  • Water Meters
  • Boiler Tanks and Components
  • Faucet Cartridges
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Omnix® HPPA offers an excellent alternative to traditional die-cast alloys used in critical consumer goods. From typical food contact applications to sporting goods, Omnix® HPPA demonstrates the impressive aesthetic features and cost-efficient manufacturing properties necessary for it to be an ideal material of choice.

Typical applications include:

  • Household Goods
  • Textiles and Sports Equipment
Electrical and Electronics

Electrical and Electronics

Omnix® HPPA is well suited for critical structural parts in popular handheld devices for its various aesthetic and performance properties. Omnix® HPPA grants superior flow, great surface appearance and good dimensional stability, alongsideside a halogen-free UL 94 V0 flame retardant rating.

Typical applications include:

  • Smartphone
  • Tablets
  • Notebooks
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