4LOY - PC/ABS
4LOY® is the registered trade name for Polycarbonate/ABS alloy compounds produced by 4PLAS.
The alloy technology employed provides a combination of mechanical, thermal and rheological properties. Of particular note is the high impact strength combined with dimensional stability and stiffness.
PROPERTIES
4LOY® compounds offer the following key properties:
• Inherent opaque colour
• Excellent processing properties
• High gloss surface finish
• Low moisture absorption
• Accurate detail reproduction
• Low warpage
• High tensile modulus
• High dimensional stability
• Excellent impact properties, even at low temperature
• Good insulating properties
• Very good thermal stability
• Flame retardant grades
• High flow blends
PRODUCTS
The 4LOY® Polycarbonate/ABS standard range includes the following products:
• 45% PC : 55% ABS Blend
• 65% PC : 35% ABS Blend
• 85% PC : 15% ABS Blend
• UV / Light stabilised
• Flame retardant to UL94 V-0 @ 1.6mm
Outside of our standard range we also offer custom compounded blends and tailor exact materials to our customers needs. 4LOY® can be compounded with the following:
• Any opaque colour
• Impact modification
• Lubrication
• Heat stabilisation
• Flame retardants
• UV / Light stabilisation
• Surface modification
This list is by no means complete and 4PLAS will be pleased to discuss any additional requirements you may have.
APPLICATIONS
Due to our extensive grade development 4LOY® grades are suitable for a wide range of industries such as:
• Construction
• Interior and exterior automotive components
• Business equipment
• Domestic appliances
• Electrical
• Leisure
• Sports equipment
PACKAGING
4LOY ® grades are supplied in compounded pellet form and packed in 25kg moisture proof bags. Other forms of packaging such as octabins are also available.
