What is LEMALLOY™
LEMALLOY™ has sea-island structure. Matrix phase is crystalline resin, such as a polyamide resin (PA) or polypropylene resin (PP) and domain structure (in the matrix phase) is polyphenylene ether resin (PPE). This resin has the chemical resistance and moldability/workability of a crystalline resin and the dimensional stability and stiffness at high temperature of an amorphous resin together. It is therefore used in various environments. In automotive applications, it is frequently used for electric components, such as the junction box and connectors in an engine compartment, by taking advantage of the chemical resistance of a crystalline resin and the characteristics of PPE, such as low specific gravity and low water absorption.
Special Features :
- LEMALLOY™ has a high deflection temperature under load of 150°C or higher (at 0.45 MPa) even for its unreinforced grade.
- It has an excellent impact resistance.
- It has a chemical resistance equivalent to that of a polyamide resin or polypropylene resin.
- LEMALLOY™ have better dimensional stability compare to polyamide.
- It has an excellent flow property.
- When compared to those of a polyamide resin, it has lower water absorption rate and specific gravity.
