The plastics industry is facing rapid change, with growing demand for lighter, higher-performance, environmentally-friendly materials. In this context, STAMAX™resins, developed by SABIC, present innovative and strategic solutions for several sectors, including automotive, electronics, construction and renewable energies.
What are STAMAX™ resins?
STAMAX™ resins are polypropylene-based compounds reinforced with long glass fibers (LGF PP). Designed for structural applications, they offer an exceptional balance between cost reduction, light weight and mechanical performance.
Main features :
- High rigidity and impact resistance: superior performance to PP compounds reinforced with short fibers.
- Dimensional stability: reduced deformation, better thermal resistance (up to 420° according to UL 2596) and lower moisture absorption than polyamides.
- Reduced carbon footprint: recyclable materials, less material needed for an application (low density) and weight reduction in the e-mobility and building sectors.
- Design flexibility: properties adapted to a wide range of applications thanks to grades designed for injection, extrusion and thermoforming.
Solutions tailored to the needs of a wide range of industries
STAMAX™ resins stand out in a variety of applications, from electric vehicles to construction equipment:
- Automotive and electric mobility In the automotive sector, they can replace metals such as aluminum or steel, offering weight savings of up to 50%. Components such as under-hood parts and EV batteries benefit from their excellent mechanical and thermal properties. STAMAX™ resins are also particularly well suited to semi-structural components such as instrument panels, door modules and interior tailgate structures.
- Renewable energies STAMAX™ resins provide a lightweight, durable and high-temperature-resistant solution for solar panels and their supports. Antenna shells for 5G infrastructures and energy storage structures also benefit from these advantages.
- Building and construction : for scaffolding panels and profiles, STAMAX™ offers an alternative to traditional materials such as wood, reducing weight by up to 60% and increasing component life thanks to their resistance to moisture, corrosion and weathering.
A sustainable, cost-effective solution
By reducing product weight and optimizing production cycles, STAMAX™ resins enable lower manufacturing costs. What’s more, their recyclability and low environmental impact meet the sustainability requirements of supply chains.
One of the other strong points of the STAMAX™ range concerns the very structure of the granules, which are less abrasive to tooling than short fibers and therefore require less maintenance and less replacement.
Focus: STAMAX™ flame retardants
STAMAX™ flame-retardant grades are distinguished by their chemical resistance and compliance with safety standards, such as UL 94 and IEC. Ideal for EV batteries and recharging infrastructures, these solutions offer a significant reduction in weight compared with metals, improving the range of electric vehicles.
Among the examples, STAMAX™ 30YH515 is a polypropylene copolymer with 30% long glass fibers, offering high fluidity and UL94 V0 classification at 1.5 mm, making it an ideal choice for injection molding.
Supporting innovation with SABIC
Beyond materials, SABIC & POLYMIX offer comprehensive services to help manufacturers optimize their designs through advanced consulting and state-of-the-art technical support. This approach reduces development times and improves the performance of end products, depending on the desired applications.
STAMAX™ resins embody a major milestone in the evolution of plastics processing. By combining lightness, performance and durability, they are establishing themselves as an essential choice for manufacturers seeking to meet today’s environmental and economic challenges.
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