Engineered Thermoplastics for Industrial Applications
High-Heat & Impact Resistant Polymers for Industrial Applications
Aurora Material Solutions provides high-performance PVC compounds & custom polymer formulations designed to meet the demanding needs of industrial applications.
Our engineered materials deliver superior chemical resistance, impact strength, & thermal stability, making them ideal for use in harsh industrial environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Industrial Applications
What are the best plastics for cable insulation?
The best plastics for cable insulation depend on your specific application requirements. For standard electrical wiring, AuroraFlex flexible PVC compounds offer excellent dielectric strength with durometer ranges from 35A to 95A Shore A. For applications requiring enhanced fire safety, our low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds minimize toxic fume generation. For industrial environments with chemical exposure, AuroraGuard CPE alloys provide superior oil and chemical resistance. Our technical team can help identify the optimal material based on your voltage, temperature, and environmental requirements.
What are the benefits of using PVC for wire insulation?
PVC compounds offer significant advantages for wire insulation including excellent dielectric strength for electrical isolation, inherent flame retardancy for fire safety, flexibility for easy installation, moisture resistance for wet environments, chemical resistance for industrial applications, and cost-effectiveness for high-volume production. PVC wire coating formulations can be customized with specific additives for enhanced UV stability, low-temperature flexibility, and flame retardancy to meet exact application requirements.
How do flame-retardant polymers improve cable safety?
Flame-retardant polymers improve cable safety by self-extinguishing when ignition sources are removed, preventing flame propagation along cable runs. Our compounds meet UL 94 and IEC 60332 standards for flame retardancy. Low-smoke formulations minimize visibility impairment and toxic fume generation during fire events. Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) wire compounds are critical for transit, marine, data center, and building applications where occupant safety depends on reduced smoke toxicity.
What is low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) wire?
LSZH wire uses insulation and jacketing compounds that produce minimal smoke and no halogen gases when exposed to fire. Standard PVC releases hydrogen chloride and other corrosive gases when burned, which can damage equipment and endanger occupants. LSZH compounds eliminate these hazards, making them essential for enclosed spaces like aircraft, ships, trains, tunnels, data centers, and commercial buildings. Aurora’s LSZH formulations meet stringent fire safety requirements while maintaining excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
What is the difference between low-smoke and standard PVC compounds?
Standard PVC compounds may generate significant smoke and release halogen gases (hydrogen chloride) when burned. Low-smoke PVC formulations are engineered with specialized additives that reduce smoke generation during fire events. Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds go further by eliminating halogen content entirely, preventing corrosive and toxic gas release. The choice depends on fire safety requirements, installation environment, and regulatory compliance needs for your specific application.
Our compounds deliver superior insulation properties, exceptional flame resistance, and dimensional reliability across wide temperature ranges.
Aurora’s engineered thermoplastics are designed to withstand the rigors of industrial use—offering superior impact resistance, dimensional stability, and chemical tolerance. From enclosures and machine components to structural panels and protective housings, our materials are built to last in high-stress, high-load manufacturing and processing environments.
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AuroraGuard™ PC (polycarbonate) compounds are amorphous, thermoplastics that possess outstanding impact strength, excellent colorability, and superior heat resistance with good electrical and thermal properties, low- temperature toughness, and superior dimensional stability. They can be provided unfilled or filled with specialized fillers, mineral or fiberglass reinforcement. PC compounds are available in flame-retardant grades (both non-halogenated and brominated), a wide range of melt viscosities, and can be offered with recyclable PC content and ultraviolet (UV) stabilized grades for outdoor weatherable applications. The polycarbonate (PC) product family complies with FDA (Food and Drug Administration), REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and UL listed (UL 94).
AuroraGuard™ PC/ABS alloys provide impact strength, heat resistance, colorability, enhanced chemical resistance, very good aesthetics and dimensional stability. These compounds are also available in a recyclable grade series, which are filled with specialized fillers, minerals, or glass. These grades exhibit a superb combination of thermal and mechanical properties, excellent impact strength, high heat resistance, dimensional stability, great processability, flame retardancy, and a wide range of viscosities. AuroraGuard PC/ABS is often used for handheld scanners at checkout counters.
AuroraTec™ PC/PBT (polycarbonate/polybutylene terephthalate) compounds are made from alloys of amorphous polycarbonate and the semi-crystalline polybutylene terephthalate resin. They offer excellent chemical resistance, making AuroraTec PC/PBT ideal for electrical connectors located in harsh environments and outdoor connector boxes. Impact-modified AuroraTec PC/PBT grades can provide a high level of impact strength at low temperatures. There are also flame-retardant grades (both non-halogenated and brominated), glass filled grades, and UV stabilized grades.
AuroraGuard™ ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) combines the strength and rigidity of the acrylonitrile and styrene polymers with the toughness of the polybutadiene rubber, making them a great choice for electronic enclosures and computer keyboards.
AuroraGuard™ PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic, classified as a semi-crystalline polyester. PBT exhibits outstanding chemical resistance, a very low shrink rate during molding, and excellent mechanical strength. It offers heat resistance up to 150°C, or up to 200°C when reinforced with glass fibers. In electrical applications, glass fiber-reinforced PBT is commonly used in connector materials, meeting stringent performance criteria such as UL 94 V0 flame retardance. This material also provides superior strength, toughness, low moisture absorption, and stable electrical and dimensional properties. Additionally, AuroraGuard™ PBT delivers excellent surface quality and luster, with no visible fiber floatation, making it ideal for both functional and aesthetic components in high-demand environments.
AuroraGuard™ PEI (polyetherimide) compounds start from the base resin, amorphous polyetherimide, which is an amber-to-transparent thermoplastic with characteristics similar to the related, much more costly plastic PEEK. Our PEI compounds are inherently flame resistant and provide a high resistance to elevated temperatures and solvents. Compounds within the AuroraGuard PEI family provide high mechanical property performance in continuous use environments to 340°F (170°C). Their toughness and rigidity can be further enhanced with fiberglass reinforcement.
AuroraTec™ PC/PET (polycarbonate/polyethylene terephthalate) alloys deliver exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, making them highly suitable for a wide range of demanding military applications. These alloys offer superior durability and resistance to chemicals, weathering, and UV exposure, making them ideal for use in harsh operational environments. By combining the high-temperature resistance and dimensional stability of polycarbonate with the chemical resistance and toughness of PET, AuroraTec™ PC/PET alloys provide an optimal balance of strength and impact resistance. This makes them a preferred choice for electronic enclosures and housings, where structural integrity and reliability are paramount.
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