Teknor Apex’s cross-linking technology enhances the performance of standard engineering thermoplastics, allowing manufacturers to meet more demanding requirements. If your current polyester solution is failing to meet critical mechanical, thermal, or electrical performance requirements, forcing you to evaluate expensive ultra-high performance alternatives, consider Createc V cross-linkable polyesters first. These materials are readily processed using standard thermoplastic injection molding equipment and tooling, and offer considerable economic advantages over ultra-high performance resins.

How Does Cross-linking Work?

Teknor Apex supplies cross-linkable compounds in pellet form, for processing on standard thermoplastic injection molding equipment. Molded parts are then exposed to e-beam radiation, and a three-dimensional network is formed on a molecular level. The cross-linked parts remain unchanged in terms of appearance or size, but part performance is significantly improved.