Cycoloy profile English

1 Impact 60 kJ/m 2 10000 MPa Modulus 7500. g 40. 20. 5000. GE Plastics 2500. EN /10/2001 0 0. Cycoloy 0. 40. 80. 0 120. 50 nt 160. Heat 100. 150 200 MPa HB. 200. Strength 300 C. 250. Cycoloy profile V2. V1.. Cycoloy profile V0. 5VB Flammability u overview CLICK TO CONTINUE. press the Page Up'- and Page Down'-keys on your keyboard to navigate through this file.. make sure the magnification is always set to Fit Width'. W. make sure the Fit to Page'-option is activated when printing this file. P. T use the Column Select Tool to copy text to other applications.

2 T use the Graphics Select Tool to copy graphs and photo's to other applications. press the Page Down'-key to continue Contents click on a title to jump to the related topic h Titlepage .. 1 3 Product Selection .. 9. Product description .. 9. Contents .. 2. Cycoloy C1000 series .. 9. Cycoloy C2000 series .. 9. 1 Introduction .. 4. Cycoloy C3000 series .. 9. Cycoloy C6000 series .. 9. 2 Markets .. 5. Cycoloy VisualFX grades .. 9. Automotive .. 5 Selection tree .. 10. P. Business Machines .. 6 Typical properties .. 13. S.

3 Telecommunications .. 7. C Electrical .. 8. W Appliances .. 8. g GE Plastics Cycoloy profile Contents page 2. 4 properties and Design .. 17 5 Processing .. 33. General properties .. 17 Injection moulding .. 33. Mechanical properties .. 17 Equipment .. 33. Stiffness .. 17 Processing conditions .. 34. Strength .. 19 Tooling and venting .. 37. Impact strength .. 20 Interruption of production .. 38. Behaviour over time .. 23 Purging of the barrel .. 38. Mould shrinkage .. 25 Recycling .. 38. Environmental resistance .. 26 Thin-wall moulding.

4 38. P Chemical resistance .. 26 Tooling and venting .. 39. Cleaning and degreasing .. 29 Injection moulding equipment .. 39. S. Ultraviolet exposure .. 29 Processing conditions .. 39. C. Viscosity .. 30. W. Shear properties .. 32. Extrusion .. 33. Extrusion .. 40 6 Secondary Operations .. 41. Pre-drying .. 40. Welding .. 41. Equipment .. 40. Adhesives .. 41. Processing .. 40. Mechanical assembly .. 42. Purging of the barrel .. 41. Painting .. 42. Recycling .. 41. Metallisation .. 43. Laser marking .. 44. Addresses.

5 45. P. S. C. W. g GE Plastics Cycoloy profile Contents page 3. P. S. C. W. Introduction Cycoloy . 1 PC/ABS Thermoplastic Alloys PC+ABS. Cycoloy resins are amorphous PC/ABS blends Excellent dimensional stability which combine the most desirable properties of both resins; the excellent processibility of High ductility/toughness also at subzero temperatures ABS and the superior mechanical properties and heat resistance of polycarbonate. Impact is Excellent paint adhesion properties maintained down to -30 C while heat resistance Cycoloy blends have an excellent fit can be in the range of 95 C -140 C (Vicat B120).

6 In automotive and telecommunications applications and in business machine Cycoloy resins offer: housings. Their broad property profiles Various heat performance grades in a wide range of colours also make them very suitable for appliances and electrical applications. P. Excellent UV stability S Chlorine/bromine-free flame retardancy (except C2100HF). C Superior processibility for injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding W. processes g GE Plastics Cycoloy profile 1 Introduction page 4. low heat non-flame retarded medium heat high heat Injection moulding glass reinforced low heat flame retarded medium heat high heat P.

7 S non-flame retarded Cycoloy Extrusion / Blow moulding C. flame retarded W. multi-purpose VisualFX injection moulding flame retarded 2 Markets Automotive Business Machines Telecommunications Electrical/Lighting Appliances P. S. C. W. g GE Plastics Cycoloy profile 2 Markets page 5. Automotive With their characteristic superior impact strength, UV stability and consistent processability, Cycoloy blends have been proven in a range of automotive interior parts like instrument panels, dashboard components and pillar trims.

8 P. S. C. W. Volvo V70 Cycoloy IP carrier The key features of Cycoloy blends in these applications include: High impact resistance/ductility also at subzero temperatures (safety performance). High dimensional stability also at elevated temperatures (exposure to sunlight, curing of paint). Excellent UV stability High flow for long or complex parts Good paint and foam adhesion Reduced gloss level Anti-squeak behaviour Exellent property retention after aging Automotive interior trims P. S. C. W. g GE Plastics Cycoloy profile 2 Markets page 6.

9 Business Machines Cycoloy resin offers the business machine industry an optimum cost/performance balance for the enclosures and internal parts of products such as lap- and desk-top computers, copiers, printers, plotters and monitors. The material's tailor-made properties include: Chlorine and bromine-free flame retardancy (in full compliance with eco-labels like Blue Angel RAL-UZ 78 and TCO '99). Excellent UV stability Wide colour range and quality aesthetics P High flow for thin-wall moulding S. Good ductility High dimensional stability C Excellent processibility; low juicing/plate-out W.

10 Improved hydrolytic stability PalmIII by 3 Com . Telecommunications The proprietary pigmentation technology Cycoloy resin is recognised in the . of Cycoloy Magix provides a wide range telecommunications industry as the material of metallic surface effects. of choice for mobile telephone housings. In-mould finishing offers further opportunities for high quality, cost-effective product Its key properties in these areas include its: differentiation in a one-step process. Ongoing High dimensional stability innovative developments include, for example, Excellent balance of flow, mechanical and thermal properties the use of elastomeric resin (TPE's)for foil overmoulding to give a soft feel finish straight Excellent UV stability from the tool.