Materials

We manufacture with a variety of materials here at Thormac, in order to provide the best service for our clients.

Code	Description	USED FOR:
Silicone	Low thermal conductivity, low chemical reactivity, ,low toxicity, resistance to UV, O2 and ozone.	Low thermal conductivity, low chemical reactivity, low toxicity, resistance to UV, O2 and ozone.
PA66	Heat ageing stabilized, good flow and mould release properties, good surface.	High strength and stiffness at high pressure - very commonly used material in textile and automotive industries
PA6	High rigidity, high heat resistance, good flow and mould release properties.	Commonly used in industrial gears, propellers and automive parts
PVC	Excellent chemical resistance & low water absorption, good dimensional strength.	Versatile material with many uses, from Medical Devices to water pipes
PC	UV stabilised, easily released, low viscosity, available in transparent/translucent/water absorption.	Available in a variety of colours, used in lenses for eyewear, automotive components, protective equipment and lighting,
PMMA	High mechanical strength, highly scratch resistant, low moisture/water absorption.	Can be used as an alternative to glass, used for windows, aquariums and drug delivery systems.
TPU	High elasticity, transparency, oil/grease resistance, high abrasion resistance, high shear strength.	Flexible material used in tubing, instrument panels and medical devices.
PBT	Excellent electrical/mechanic/chemical properties, excellent temperature resistance, high resistance to fuels, oil, fats and many solvents, excellent wear property and weatherability.	Used in insulating electronics, and also in creating automive parts and switches.
PVDF	Flame retardant, excellent surface finish, corrosion resistance.	Use in semiconductors and chemical tank linings.
Valox	Excellent chemical and heat resistance, flame retardancy, good temperature performance, very good processibility.	Commonly used for automotive components, oil components and household appliances.
ABS	Dimensional stability, toughness (even at low temperature), chemical resistance	Used to produce automotive trim parts, refrigeration units and keyboard keys.
LNP	Heat and UV stabilised, enhance base resin stiffness and dimensional tolerance, flame retardancy.	Used in consumer products for flame retardancy, as-well-as healthcare and electrical products.
KYDEX	KYDEX injection moulding resins are available in both fully compliant and vertical burn compliant grades.	Multitude of uses in the Medical and Aviation industries. Used to manufacture medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic equipment and aircraft interior parts.