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LEXAN™ XHT3146 Opaque Color Polycarbonate Resin. Copolymer High Heat
High Flow Performance, Improved Easy Release. Extreme High Heat 165°C
LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin is an Opaque High Heat Polycarbonate Copolymer engineered for applications requiring Continuous Thermal Resistance Up to 165°C, optimized Processing Efficiency, and enhanced Mold Release Performance. This Non-Reinforced Engineering Thermoplastic is developed for manufacturers seeking a balance between High-Temperature capability and Streamlined Production Efficiency in Industrial and Automotive applications.
A Key Characteristic of LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin is its ability to maintain Mechanical Integrity under sustained Elevated Temperatures. Designed for Continuous use Up to 165°C, the material helps components Resist deformation and retain Functional Stability in Environments exposed to Long-Term Thermal Stress or Proximity to Heat-Generating Systems.
Unlike High-Flow Variants Focused on Complex Geometry Filling, LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin Emphasizes Processing Stability and Production Efficiency. The material offers reliable Flow behavior that supports consistent Mold filling across standard and Moderately Complex Designs, enabling Repeatable Manufacturing Quality in High-Volume Production Environments.
A Defining Advantage of this Grade is its enhanced Easy Release Performance, which Improves Demolding behavior and reduces Adhesion to Tooling Surfaces. This results in Smoother Cycle Operation, reduced Mold Wear, improved Production Consistency, and greater Overall Manufacturing Efficiency.
The Copolymer formulation provides balanced Impact Resistance and Dimensional Stability, allowing Molded components to maintain accurate Geometry and Structural performance throughout their Service Life. This contributes to Dependable Assembly Fit and consistent Functional reliability in Technical applications.
Positioned as a Processing-Optimized Member of the 165°C XHT family, LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin is specifically designed for manufacturers Prioritizing Cycle Efficiency, Tool Performance, and stable High-Temperature Processing, rather than Extreme Flow or Geometry Complexity.
The material is not UL94 Rated, Reflecting its Focus on Thermal performance and Processing Efficiency rather than Flame-Retardant Classification. It is also RoHS Compliant, supporting Global Environmental and Regulatory Requirements.
Typical applications for LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin include Automotive Housings, Electrical Enclosures, Industrial Components, High-Temperature Equipment Parts, and Structural Molded Parts where 165°C Heat Resistance, Easy Release Processing, and Manufacturing Consistency are critical Requirements.
For Production Environments where Uptime, Mold Efficiency, and Cycle Stability are as important as Thermal Endurance, LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin provides a practical Engineering Solution that supports both High-Temperature performance and optimized Manufacturability.
Notes :
LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin
Opaque High Heat Copolymer PC
Continuous Use Temp up to ~165°C
Easy Release Processing (Improved Demolding)
Balanced Flow & Processing Stability
Good Impact Strength & Structural Stability
High Dimensional Stability
ROHS Compliant
LEXAN™ XHT3146 is a Opaque Color ROHS Compliance Polycarbonate Resin
LEXAN™ XHT3146 Resin HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, 3.2 mm, unannealed is at 156°C
Vicat Softening Temperature of LEXAN™ Polycarbonate XHT3146 Resin
Vicat Softening Temperature Rate, B50 = 170
Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate
N/A
Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR
Melt Volume Rate, 300°C/2.16 kg = 16
Material Flexural Modulus
Flexural Modulus, ISO 178, 2.0 mm/min, MPa = 2500
LEXAN™ XHT3146 Copolymer Resin has Non Listed Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm. %
LEXAN™ XHT3146 Polycarbonate Resin are Non UL94 Rated
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