Question 1

What types of materials does Aurora Material Solutions supply?

Accepted Answer

Aurora Material Solutions distributes a comprehensive range of engineering thermoplastics including rigid and flexible PVC, custom polymer compounds, TPU elastomers, composite materials, recycled plastics, and specialty polymers. We serve automotive, medical device, industrial equipment, consumer electronics, packaging, and manufacturing industries throughout North America with materials meeting FDA, ISO, automotive OEM, and international regulatory standards.

Question 2

What industries does Aurora Material Solutions serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve diverse industries including automotive for interior and exterior components, medical devices requiring FDA compliance and biocompatibility, consumer electronics for housings and structural parts, industrial equipment for chemical resistance and durability, packaging for food contact and pharmaceutical applications, construction for building products and profiles, aerospace for lightweight materials, and general manufacturing. Our technical expertise spans material selection, regulatory compliance, application engineering, and performance optimization across all sectors.

Question 3

Does Aurora Material Solutions provide technical support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide comprehensive technical support including material selection guidance matching application requirements with optimal materials, application engineering for part design and processing optimization, problem-solving for manufacturing challenges and quality issues, material testing coordination for mechanical, thermal, and chemical property validation, regulatory compliance assistance for FDA, ISO, automotive, and international standards, processing recommendations for injection molding, extrusion, and other methods, alternative material suggestions for cost reduction or performance enhancement, and documentation support including technical data sheets, certifications, and regulatory submissions. Contact our technical team at 330-422-0700 for expert assistance.

Question 4

What geographic areas does Aurora Material Solutions serve?

Accepted Answer

Aurora Material Solutions serves customers throughout North America including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We provide materials distribution, technical support, regulatory compliance assistance, and application engineering expertise across all regions. Our logistics network enables efficient delivery to manufacturing facilities nationwide. For international customers outside North America, contact our sales team to discuss available options and partnerships. We work with customers of all sizes from small manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries and applications.

Question 5

How do I request a quote for materials?

Accepted Answer

Request quotes by calling our sales team directly at 330-422-0700 for immediate assistance, emailing info@auroramaterialsolutions.com with material requirements including material type, grade specifications, quantity, delivery timeline, and application details, or visiting our contact page to submit a detailed request. Please include part specifications, performance requirements, regulatory compliance needs (FDA, ISO, automotive standards), processing method (injection molding, extrusion, etc.), and any testing or certification requirements. Our team typically responds within 24 business hours with pricing, availability, technical recommendations, and delivery options. We serve customers of all sizes with flexible order quantities and just-in-time delivery programs.

Question 6

Does Aurora Material Solutions offer custom material formulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we work with manufacturing partners to develop custom polymer compounds tailored to specific application requirements including mechanical properties (strength, stiffness, impact resistance, flexibility), chemical resistance to specific environments, thermal performance for operating temperature ranges, flame retardancy meeting UL94 and other fire safety standards, color matching for aesthetic requirements, FDA compliance for food contact or medical devices, electrical properties for insulation or conductivity, UV stability for outdoor exposure, and processing optimization for your manufacturing equipment. Custom formulation minimums and lead times vary by complexity. Contact our technical team to discuss your requirements and explore custom compound development options.

Question 7

What regulatory certifications can Aurora Material Solutions materials support?

Accepted Answer

Our materials portfolio includes grades meeting FDA 21 CFR food contact regulations, USP Class VI and ISO 10993 biocompatibility for medical devices, NSF 61 potable water contact certification, UL94 flame ratings and UL recognition for electrical applications, automotive OEM specifications from major manufacturers, RoHS and REACH compliance for European markets, California Prop 65 compliance, CPSIA requirements for children's products, low-VOC certifications for indoor air quality, and various international standards. We provide comprehensive documentation including certificates of analysis, regulatory compliance letters, technical data sheets, and material safety data sheets. Our regulatory compliance team assists with material qualification, testing coordination, and certification submissions ensuring your products meet required standards.

Question 8

What is the typical lead time for material delivery?

Accepted Answer

Lead times vary by material type, grade, quantity, and inventory availability. Stocked materials for common grades typically ship within 1-3 business days for expedited orders, 5-7 business days for standard orders, and longer for large quantities or truckload shipments. Custom compounds and specialty materials requiring formulation or special manufacturing typically require 4-8 weeks depending on complexity and production schedules. We maintain strategic inventory of high-volume materials enabling quick delivery for urgent requirements. Our logistics network provides flexible shipping options including next-day air, ground freight, LTL, and full truckload. Contact our customer service team at 330-422-0700 to discuss your timeline requirements, expedited delivery options, inventory programs for high-volume users, and just-in-time delivery scheduling.

Question 9

Does Aurora Material Solutions offer material testing services?

Accepted Answer

We coordinate comprehensive material testing through certified laboratories including mechanical property testing (tensile, flexural, impact, hardness) per ASTM and ISO standards, thermal analysis (HDT, vicat, DSC, TGA) for temperature performance, chemical resistance testing validating compatibility with specific environments, regulatory compliance testing for FDA, USP, NSF certifications, flame retardancy testing (UL94, LOI, cone calorimetry), electrical property testing (dielectric strength, dissipation factor, tracking resistance), environmental testing (weathering, UV exposure, salt spray), biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity), and failure analysis identifying root causes of part defects or field failures. Testing ensures materials meet specifications and validates performance for your specific applications. Our technical team recommends appropriate test methods and interprets results for your engineering requirements.

Question 10

What order quantities does Aurora Material Solutions accept?

Accepted Answer

We serve customers with flexible order quantities from small prototype quantities of 25-100 pounds for product development and testing, production orders from 500 pounds to multiple truckloads for manufacturing, to high-volume programs with scheduled releases and just-in-time delivery. Minimum order quantities vary by material type with commodity grades having lower minimums and specialty or custom compounds potentially requiring higher minimums. We work with startups, small manufacturers, and Fortune 500 companies across all order sizes. For very small quantities during product development, we can sometimes provide samples or connect you with material suppliers for development quantities. Contact our sales team to discuss your volume requirements, pricing breaks at different quantities, inventory programs for high-volume users, and flexible ordering options supporting your business needs.

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