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EMS Produkteflyer 05-2016 en Web
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high-performance polyamides
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Products About us
3 Grivory GV EMS-GRIVORY is part of the High Performance Polymer
4 Grivory GVX business area of the EMS Group and employs around
5 Grivory HT 1000 people worldwide. The largest development
center and production site is located at Domat/Ems,
6 Grilamid L PA12 Switzerland with further production sites in Germany,
8 Grilamid FWA China, Taiwan and the USA. We also have develop-
9 Grilamid TR ment and sales organizations in all major markets in
Europe, Asia and America and can quickly reach our
10 Grilon customers on site.
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Grivory GV
The proven material for metal replacement The following Grivory G grades are available:
Grivory® is the trade name for a group of techni- Grivory GV: reinforced with glass fibers, very
cal thermoplastics manufactured and distributed by stiff
EMS-GRIVORY. Grivory GV is based on semi-crystalli- Grivory GVX: highest stiffness and strength values
ne polyamides with partially aromatic content. It is sup- with very low warpage
plied in granulate form for further processing in injec- Grivory GM: mineral reinforcement, low warpage
tion-moulding or extrusion processes using conventional, Grivory GVN: reinforced with glass fibers, impact
commercially-available equipment and moulds. resistant
Grivory GC: reinforced with carbon, very stiff
Grivory GV is used in the manufacture of technical com- Grivory G4V: reinforced with glass fibers, good
ponents which are characterised by: surface quality
Grivory GVS: reinforced with glass fibers, very
• high levels of stiffness and strength good flow properties
• little change in property values after absorption of Grivory GV FWA: reinforced with glass fibers, for
moisture contact with foodstuff and drinking
water
• low dampness and water absorption
• good dimensional stability and low warpage These grades are also available in a range of different
• good chemical resistance, typical of polyamides modifications, which vary in terms of the concentration
• good surface quality of the reinforcing agents used, the stabilisers and the
• efficient and economical production processing aids.
EMS Grivory GV
Material Database Brochure
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Grivory GVX
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Our metal is called Grivory Die-cast metals under pressure
With the high-performance polymer Grivory GV, EMS- The advantages of Grivory GVX compared to diecast
GRIVORY has been market leader in the field of metal metals are, above all, their lower density, simple pro-
replacement for many years. The new material Grivory cessability and efficient production with up to 40% lo-
GVX now takes us a step further. With clearly impro- wer manufacturing costs.
ved mechanical properties, the range of metal replace-
ment applications has been significantly widened. The With a modulus of elasticity of up to 300 MPa, Grivory
exceptional performance provided by Grivory GVX is GVX is leader among thermoplastic materials and does
convincing in every detail! not need to avoid direct comparison with property pro-
files of metals. At high temperatures for example, it exhi-
Grivory GVX is characterised in particular by: bits much better performance than die-cast zinc. When
combined with a component design suitable for plastic
• highest stiffness and strength values materials, structural rigidity values comparable to those
• very low warpage of metal components, can be achieved.
• simple processing
The future for metal replacement
Due to its exceptional mechanical properties and simp-
Added performance le processing, Grivory GVX expands the limits of metal
With its exceptional property specification profile, replacement. The well-known advantages of weight re-
Grivory GVX opens up a completely new chapter in the duction, freedom of design, functional integration and,
field of metal replacement. above all cost savings, make polyamide materials much
in demand as an alternative to more expensive metals.
If all property values of Grivory GV-5H are compared
with those of the new material Grivory GVX 5H, the Grivory GVX - metal replacement at the highest
consistent increase in performance is clearly apparent. level!
The further development of Grivory GVX is particularly
visible in its low warpage values, more isotropic mate-
rial properties and flowability.
Stiffness
Warpage Isotropy
performance
Notched impact strength You can find more information about Grivory GVX online:
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Grivory HT
EMS Grivory HT
Material Database Brochure
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Grilamid L PA12
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High-performance polymers for highest demands The Grilamid L …“FWA“ (food and water contact ap-
The Grilamid product family from EMS-GRIVORY is proved) series was created especially for applications
made up of four sub-groups of long-chain aliphatic in direct contact with foodstuffs or drinking water. The
polyamides. tailor-made, reinforced and non-reinforced products
correspond to international requirements and legislation
• Grilamid L (Polyamid 12) in this field of application.
• Grilamid 1S (Polyamid 1010)
Important applications for Grilamid L PA12 are feed
• Grilamid 2S (Polyamid 610)
lines and connectors for media and compressed air
• Grilamid 2D (Polyamid 612) systems in the fields of automotive, industrial goods,
sports and leisure, sanitary components (replacement
Grilamid L of brass), pneumatic pipes, cables and cable protec-
Grilamid L polyamide 12 (PA12) is formed by the po- tion, housings for high-quality electronic devices, com-
lymerisation of laurolactam, a ring-shaped, long-chain ponents for household appliances.
monomer with 12 carbon atoms. Laurolactam, often
called lactam 12, is obtained in a complex, multiple-
step process from the basic raw material butadiene. Grilamid 1S
EMS is backward integrated for lactam 12 and pro- Grilamid 1S polyamide 1010 (PA1010) is created
duces it in a joint-venture where EMS holds a two-third through poly-condensation of decanediamine and se-
majority. bacic acid.
Depending on formulation and viscosity, Grilamid L Both monomers are obtained through a multiple-step
PA12 can be processed using a range of different me- chemical process from the renewable bio raw material
thods such as injection-moulding, pipe extrusion, film castor oil. Polyamide 1010 is based to nearly 100 per
extrusion or blow-moulding. cent on renewable raw materials. Bio-based products
in the Grilamid 1S series are sold by EMS-GRIVORY
Through use of additives, fillers, pigments, plasticisers, under the general term GreenLine.
modifiers or processing aids, Grilamid products are
adjusted precisely to suit customer requirements and Special features of Grilamid 1S PA1010 are:
specific applications. EMS-GRIVORY offers a very wide
range of speciality grades from very flexible to highly • nearly 100% use of renewable basic raw materials
rigid in order to always supply customers with an opti- (in relation to the polymer)
mal product solution. • very low water absorption and excellent dimensio-
nal stability
Grilamid L PA12 has a series of exceptional properties
• good resistance to chemicals and weathering
such as:
• low density
• very low water absorption and excellent dimensio- • wide processing window, problem-free processing
nal stability • a direct bio-alternative to PA12
• very good resistance to chemicals and weathering
Important application areas for Grilamid 1S PA1010
• very good hydrolysis resistance
are feed lines in automotive and industrial applications,
• lowest density of all polyamides especially lactam-free fuel lines, cable sheathing, sports
• high impact strength down to –40°C & leisure articles and housings for portable electronic
• wide processing window, problem-free processing devices.
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Grilamid L PA12
Grilamid 2S Grilamid 2D
Grilamid 2S polyamide 610 (PA610) is created Grilamid 2D polyamide 612 (PA612) is created
through poly-condensation of hexamethylene diamine through poly-condensation of hexamethylene diamine
and sebacic acid. and dodecanedioic acid.
Hexamethylene diamine is obtained from crude oil, Special features of Grilamid 2D are:
while sebacic acid is obtained following a multiple-step
chemical process from the renewable bio-raw material • low water absorption and good dimensional stabi-
castor oil. This means the polyamide 610 polymer is lity compared to PA6 or PA66
made to 62% of renewable raw materials. Bio-based • good resistance to chemicals and weathering
Grilamid 2S products are sold by EMS-GRIVORY under
• very good resistance to hydrolysis
the general term GreenLine.
• high melting point of 215°C
Special features of Grilamid 2S PA610 are: • problem-free processing
• use of 62% renewable basic raw materials (in Due to its high melting point, Grilamid 2D PA612
relation to the polymer) is especially well suited for pipes and connectors in
• low water absorption and good dimensional stabi- automotive applications which are exposed to high
lity compared to PA6 or PA66 temperatures. Preferred applications are feed lines for
cooling, heating and climate control systems in cars,
• good resistance to chemicals and weathering
compressed air lines of heavy-duty trucks exposed to
• high melting point of 220°C high temperatures, feed lines for hot diesel fuel and
• problem-free processing individual layers with high barrier properties in multiple-
layer petrol lines.
Due to its high melting point, Grilamid 2S PA610 is
especially well suited for pipes, connectors and other
under-the-hood automotive applications which are ex-
posed to high temperatures. Further preferred applica-
tions are industrial pipes for pneumatic and hydraulic
systems as well as sports and leisure articles.
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Grilamid FWA
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Approved for contact with food and water For further details such as long term behaviour in water
Grilamid PA12 FWA products open up new opportuni- according to ISO 9080, please contact your nearest
ties for applications in direct contact with drinking water EMS-GRIVORY sales office.
or food.
Grilamid FWA products have been especially develo-
Grilamid PA12 products have unique properties such ped for the replacement of more costly metal and other
as: high performance polymers. Their favourable moulding
conditions make them particularly suitable for thick-
• Very low water absorption walled or very thin-walled components which are dif-
• High dimensional stability ficult or impossible to mould with other polymers.
• Excellent chemical and UV resistance
Grilamid FWA products excellently complement the Gri-
• Strong hydrolysis resistance vory GV...FWA and Grivory HT…FWA product lines
• High impact strength in combination with high which are also approved for applications involving di-
elongation compared to other technical polymers rect contact with drinking water and food.
with identical stiffness values
• Very favourable processing parameters due to low
mould and material temperatures compared to
most other engineering plastics
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Grilamid TR
Transparent polyamide for the most exacting Grilamid TR is a transparent polymer, which combines
requirements a variety of excellent properties and where specific pro-
Grilamid TR grades are amorphous thermoplastics perty requirements can be achieved through modifica-
which, due to their composition, combine the excellent tion. A noble polymer with unlimited possibilities.
properties of semi-crystalline polyamide 12 grades with
those of an amorphous thermoplastic in a unique way. Dynamic strength of Grilamid TR – flexural
fatigue strength
Compared to the known semi-crystalline polyamides, Dynamic, long-term stress can lead to the failure of
crystallisation of the macromolecules is prevented by a thermoplastic material. Depending on the level of
careful selection of monomers, resulting in polymers the cyclic mechanical stress, breakage occurs after a
with an amorphous structure giving a strikingly high certain number of load cycles. The fatigue strength is
level of transparency. shown here by the almost horizontal part of the Wöhler
curve. This is the maximum load which a dynamically
In addition to transparency, other outstanding proper- loaded material can withstand without any notable
ties include excellent flexural fatigue strength, which fa- signs of fatigue.
cililates applications under dynamic loading, and high
resistance to chemicals, resulting in low susceptability Grilamid TR 90 exhibits exceptionally good dynamic
to stress cracking when in contact with media. strength. The material has fatigue strength values in ex-
The well known tendency of amorphous thermoplastics cess of 30 MPa, and even with flexural fatigue loading
to suffer from stress cracking, which is very often the of ±50 MPa it still achieves one million flexural cycles
root cause of component failure, is a rare phenomenon (load changes). This means that Grilamid TR 90 is the
in the case of Grilamid TR. preferred transparent plastic material for applications
with stringent requirements for dynamic strength.
Cycloaliphatic Grilamid TR 90 grades also offer excel-
lent weathering and UV resistance.
• easy processing
EMS Grilamid TR
• easy colourability Material Database Brochure
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Grilon
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Premium polyamide Grilon is perfectly suited for processing using injection
Grilon® is the brand name for engineering plastics moulding, extrusion and extrusion blow-moulding
based on polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 manufactu- methods.
red by EMS-GRIVORY.
Due to their excellent properties, these materials can
With the manufacture of special polyamide 6 and po- be used in a wide variety of application segments
lyamide 66 alloys, EMS-GRIVORY has succeeded in such as the automotive industry, electrical / electronic
further improving the already outstanding properties of technology, sport and leisure as well as in mechanical
Grilon. engineering.
The products in this group are semi-crystalline polyami- The various Grilon grades differ from each other accor-
de materials characterised by the following properties: ding to the type and composition of the basic polymers
as well as their modification with stabilisers, processing
• high strength and stiffness aids and reinforcing materials (minerals, glass, carbon
• high impact strength and steel fibers).
• high heat deflection temperature
Grade families
• good abrasion and surface slip (friction) properties
• resistance to many chemicals Grilon A PA 66
• good electrical properties Grilon B PA 6
• economic processing Grilon TS PA 66 + 6
EMS Grilon
Material Database Brochure
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Grivory, Grilamid and Grilon LFT
EMS LFT
Material Database Brochure
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GreenLine
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Under the general term GreenLine, EMS-GRIVORY mar- Key features
kets a wide range of bio-based polyamides which are
manufactured partially or wholly from renewable raw Grilamid 1S PA1010 and Grilamid 2S PA610
materials. The „GreenLine“ series is made up of pro- • high to very high bio-content
ducts from the families: • properties similar to those of PA12
• low moisture absorption
• Grivory HT3 (PA10T/X)
• from flexible to high stiffness (reinforced), cold
• Grilamid TR (amorphous transparent PA)
impact resistant
• Grilamid 1S (PA1010)
• good UV and chemical resistance
• Grilamid 2S (PA610)
• low density
• for injection and extrusion processing
which provide a wide spectrum of special properties
from very flexible to extremely rigid, from high heat or • good adhesion of Grilamid 1S PA1010 to bio-
hydrolysis resistant to perfectly transparent. based Grilamid BTR grades in overmoulding or
sandwich moulding processes.
The primary objective of EMS-GRIVORY with GreenLine
is to offer customers products based on renewable raw Grilamid TR, transparent polyamide
materials, having excellent properties and allowing a • high bio-content
proven contribution towards reduction of environmen- • excellent transparency and natural colour
tal impact. From a technical point of view, GreenLi-
• very good chemical resistance compared to most
ne products are in no way inferior to crude-oil based
other amorphous thermoplastics
polyamides.
• high gloss and good scratch resistance
By using monomers obtained through chemical proces- • low density
ses from the renewable raw material castor oil, the envi- • good adhesion to Grilamid 1S PA1010
ronmental impact of GreenLine products is significantly
improved from a “cradle to gate” point of view compa-
red to crude-oil based polyamides. The total emission Grivory HT3 PPA (Polyphthalamide)
of climate-damaging gases during the whole manufac- • high bio-content
turing process of the polymer and its precursors can be • very low moisture absorption compared to other
reduced by up to ¾ depending on the product. PPAs
• high dimensional stability
Despite the use of renewable raw materials, GreenLi-
ne products are not biologically degradable polymers. • excellent resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis
Their durability is comparable to that of crude-oil based • high peak temperature and heat resistance
polyamides. • suitable for lead-free soldering
• available as halogen-free flame-retardant com-
pound for E&E applications
You can find more information about GreenLine online: The bio content of GreenLine products varies from about
50 up to 99% depending on the type of polymer, when
EMS determined according to ASTM D 6866-12 and ex-
Material Database
pressed in percentage of total carbon.
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Markets
Weight and cost-savings through metal repla- Highest levels of precision and reliability in
cement in automotive construction electrical and electronic applications
In the automotive industry, EMS-GRIVORY has contribu- As stiff and yet impact-resistant housings for thin-walled
ted significantly for more than 40 years to the deve- components in mobile telephones, notebooks, Ebook
lopment of modern vehicle components of the highest readers and tablets, polyamides from EMS-GRIVORY
quality. Our products always fulfill the increasing de- protect the internal electronic components while satis-
manding requirements. They enable customers to achie- fying the highest requirements of strength and design.
ve reductions in component weight and economic fuel Typical applications are structural frames, housings and
consumption while satisfying high standards of comfort display windows.
and safety. Further factors are their economic proces-
sing and recyclability. In miniaturized electronic components such as LEDs or
connectors, our materials ensure highest precision in
Our materials are in particularly highly demand for the combination with heat resistance at temperatures requi-
replacement of metal components in under-the-bonnet red for soldering processes.
applications. For this purpose we have developed high
performance polyamides with especially high heat re- Increasing miniaturization and more stringent safety re-
sistance for use in applications such as air ducts and quirements also place high demands on mechanical
coolers for turbo-charged engines, heat exchangers and thermal requirements. Our high-temperature resis-
and throttle bodies. Polymers from EMS-GRIVORY are tant materials, with outstanding strength values and
also found in automotive electrical and electronic sys- flame retardant modification, help provide new and
tems which must ensure trouble-free operation under ex- innovative solutions.
treme climatic conditions. In addition, our polyamides
are used in chassis and power train components where
resistance to motor oils and hydraulic fluids is requi-
red. Examples of these applications are clutch, brake
or steering systems. In automotive interiors, polyamides
from EMS-GRIVORY replace conventional die-cast al-
loys as materials for functional parts such as arm rests,
covers or dashboard brackets. External metal-replace-
ment applications include door handles, wing mirrors
or windscreen wiper units. Furthermore, our polyamide
materials, which are resistant to chemicals, corrosion
and weathering, allow efficient manufacturing of media
supply systems such as fuel or cooling water lines.
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Markets
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Industry & Consumer goods Packaging
Optics
Global market leader in eyewear
Polyamides from EMS-GRIVORY enable the perfect
combination of functionality and unlimited individu-
al possibilities in design, color and UV protection for
sun and sports glasses. Our polyamides are also used
to make ultra-lightweight and practically unbreakable
frames for corrective glasses. For safety glasses, our
products provide highest levels of safety through impact
strength and break resistance.
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We offer our customers a comprehensive package of high-capacity and high-quality products along with segment-specific
advisory competence in distribution and application development. We maintain our market leadership through continual
product and application development in all segments.