CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Resin. Biocompatible Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices

Balance of Impact, Heat & Flow Performance for Healthcare Industries

CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Resin is an Advanced Biocompatible PC/ABS Grade specifically developed for Healthcare applications requiring a unique balance of Impact Strength, Heat Resistance, and Processing Performance. Engineered for use in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries, this material provides manufacturers with a reliable Engineering Thermoplastic Capable of Meeting demanding performance requirements while supporting Healthcare-Focused Product Development.

A Distinguishing Characteristic of CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 is its Healthcare-Oriented Formulation. Developed for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical applications, the material combines the Durability of Polycarbonate with the Processing Versatility of ABS, Resulting in a balanced performance Profile suitable for Complex Medical components and Equipment Housings.

The Resin offers an excellent combination of Impact Resistance and Toughness, helping Medical Device components withstand Handling, Transportation, Assembly, and repeated use. This Mechanical Durability contributes to the Long-Term reliability of Products used in demanding Healthcare Environments.

In addition to its Toughness, CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Resin provides good Heat Resistance, allowing components to maintain Dimensional Stability and Mechanical Integrity when exposed to Elevated Operating Temperatures. The material also demonstrates balanced Flow Properties, enabling efficient Molding of Intricate Geometries and Detailed Parts while maintaining consistent Quality and Surface Finish.

By Integrating Impact Strength, Thermal Performance, and Processability into a Single material Platform, CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 offers a Versatile Solution for Healthcare manufacturers seeking a Dependable Engineering Resin for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical applications.

RoHS Compliance: CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Resin supports RoHS Requirements, helping manufacturers meet Environmental Objectives while maintaining excellent Engineering performance and Reliability.

Notes:

CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 PC/ABS Resin
Biocompatible Grade
Healthcare Industry Grade
Suitable for Medical Device Applications
Suitable for Pharmaceutical Applications
Excellent Impact Strength
Good Heat Resistance
Balanced Flow Performance
RoHS Compliant

CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Resin has 0.40 ~ 0.60 Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm. %

Material HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, °C

3.2 mm, unannealed @ 108

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate

CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 , Vicat Softening Temperature rate , B120 = 132

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

Melt Flow Rate, 260°C/5.0 kgf = 19

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

Melt Volume Rate, MVR at 260°C/5.0 kg = 18

Material Flexural Modulus

CYCOLOY™ HCX1640 Flexural Modulus, ISO 178, 2.0 mm/min = 2300 Mpa

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