Ascend Performance Materials Solutions for Plastic Parts

Ascend Performance Materials, established in 2009, is a global leader in the production of high-quality chemicals and performance materials, with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company focuses on reducing its environmental footprint through responsible manufacturing processes and developing eco-friendly product solutions. Ascend provides high-performance polymers designed to meet the rigorous demands of various applications, including automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. Their portfolio includes specialty polyamides, engineered plastics, and proprietary formulations that offer exceptional mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.

Starflam® AFR560B1

Starflam® AFR560B1 by Ascend Performance Materials is a water insoluble, odorless, mineral filled, flame retardant polyamide (PA) 66 grade reinforced with glass fiber. This colorable & laser markable grade offers highest flame, electrical and mechanical performances. It is processed by injection molding. Starflam® AFR560B1 by Ascend Performance Materials meets with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO/ TS 16949:2009, ISO 14001:2004 standards and UL 94 V-0 flame rating.

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Starflam® AFR450X1

Starflam® AFR450X1 by Ascend Performance Materials is a flame retarded, halogen-free, polyamide 66 filled with 25% glass. It is processed by injection molding. Starflam® AFR450X1 by Ascend Performance Materials contains heat stabilizer, red phosphorus and release agent.

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Vydyne® R530HR BK652

Vydyne® R530HR BK652 by Ascend Performance Materials is a black colored, lubricated, heat stabilized polyamide (PA 66) resin reinforced with 30% glass fiber. Exhibits antifreeze-, fatigue-, gasoline-, solvent- and chemical resistance. Provides high flow and superior hydrolysis resistance for demanding automotive cooling system components. Shows more than twice the tensile strength and elongation retention of standard 30% reinforced PA66 after 3500 hrs of aging in automotive coolant at 120°C and also similar property retention benefits at 130°C for 1000 hrs of coolant aging. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. Vydyne® R530HR BK652 by Ascend Performance Materials is recommended for automotive under the hood applications. Is listed with ASTM D 4066 PA0121G30, ASTM D 6779 PA0121G30 and E70062.

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