Technical datasheet

VECTRA® A130 VF3001 NATURAL

Supplied byCelanese- Last Updated on Feb 12, 2024

VECTRA® A130 VF3001 NATURAL by Celanese is a natural colored, halogen-free, highly crystalline, thermotropic, self-reinforcing, non-flammable, inherently flame retardant liquid crystal polymer (LCP) grade reinforced with 30% glass. It forms a carbon char layer, retarding the development of flammable gases, under high flame temperature. It has low moisture absorption, very low coefficient of thermal expansion, low smoke generation, excellent dielectric properties, withstands gamma ray sterilization inertness, non-toxicity and bio-inactivity.
  • Exhibits scratch-, abrasion-, excellent creep- and corrosion- resistance, outstanding rigidity, stiffness, thermal stability as well as easy processing, very low heat fusion, excellent mechanical properties, toughness & strength, excellent property retention at cryogenic temperatures and offers time & money savings as well as longer pan life.
  • It creates thin-walled complex components that demand dimensional stability, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and good tensile & impact strength.
  • Also exhibits easy flow, little or no shrinkage in the flow direction, excellent flex/fold characteristics, good vibration damping characteristics & shock absorbency and requires very little time to set-up or solidify.
  • It is suitable for processing by injection molding.
  • Potential applications include aerospace & defence, building & construction, consumer goods and oil, gas & mining.
  • Also used in automotive & transportation, electrical as well as electronics, energy, industrial and textiles, fibers & filtration.
  • It complies with ROHS, PFOS, PFOA, FDA and UL-listing V-0.
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VECTRA® A130 VF3001 NATURAL properties

Electrical properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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Flammability properties

PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
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Mechanical properties

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Other properties

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Physical properties

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Thermal properties

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Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)0.0 Visible After LoginVisible After LoginVisible After Login
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VECTRA® A130 VF3001 NATURAL Processing Guidelines

Injection Molding Processing Guidelines

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