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NORYL™ GTX987 Automotive Conductive Paintable PPE + PA Unique Blend

Low Coefficient Thermal Expansion. Primerless Electrostatic Painting

NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is a Conductive PPE + PA (Polyphenylene Ether + Polyamide) Blend engineered for Automotive Exterior applications requiring Primerless Electrostatic Painting, Powder Coating Compatibility, and Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE). NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is specifically developed to deliver excellent Paint Adhesion, Dimensional Stability, and consistent Surface Quality for demanding Automotive Body Components.

A Key Advantage of NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is its Electrically Conductive Formulation, allowing Primerless Electrostatic Painting without the need for Conductive Primers. components Molded from NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend can achieve uniform Paint coverage and improved Coating Efficiency, helping manufacturers Simplify Painting Operations while reducing Production Costs.

NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is also suitable for Powder Coating Processes, enabling Designers to produce Durable, High-Quality Painted components with excellent Surface Appearance. The Conductive properties of NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend support efficient Electrostatic Coating Transfer, contributing to improved Coating Consistency and reduced Paint Waste.

Another important Feature of NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is its Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE). This helps Minimize Dimensional Changes caused by Temperature Fluctuations, allowing Painted components to maintain accurate Fit, Panel Alignment, and Surface Quality throughout their Service Life. The excellent Dimensional Stability of NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend is particularly valuable for Automotive Exterior Panels requiring Tight Tolerances.

The PPE + PA Blend Technology provides a balanced combination of Mechanical Strength, Impact Resistance, and Thermal Stability, allowing NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend to perform reliably under demanding Automotive Operating Conditions. The material also supports Long-Term Durability while maintaining Structural Integrity after Painting and Thermal Cycling.

From a Manufacturing Perspective, NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend offers stable Processing characteristics that enable consistent Molding performance and Repeatable Part Quality. This contributes to efficient Production and reliable Dimensional Accuracy for Large and Complex Automotive Components.

Typical applications for NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend include Automotive Body Panels, Exterior Trim Components, Mirror Housings, Fuel Filler Doors, Bumper Components, and other Conductive Paintable Parts requiring Primerless Electrostatic Painting, Powder Coating Compatibility, and Low Thermal Expansion.

For Automotive manufacturers seeking a Conductive Engineering Thermoplastic, NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend combines Primerless Paintability, Dimensional Stability, Conductive Performance, and efficient Processing, making NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend an excellent Choice for High-Quality Painted Exterior Components.

Notes:

NORYL™ GTX987 PPE + PA Blend
Electrically Conductive Grade
Primerless Electrostatic Paintable
Powder Coating Compatible
Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Low CTE)
Excellent Paint Adhesion
Excellent Dimensional Stability
Suitable for Automotive Exterior Components
ROHS Compliant

NORYL GTX987 PPE + PA has 1.00 ~ 1.40 Shrinkage, Flow, 3.2 mm. %

Material HDT, 1.82 MPa, ASTM A648, °C

3.2 mm, unannealed 185

Vicat Softening Temperature Rate

Vicat Softening Temperature rate , B50 = 198

Material MFI / Melt Flow Rate

Melt Flow Rate, 280°C/5.0 kgf = 8.5

Material Melt Volume Rate, MVR

Melt Volume Rate, 280°C/5.0 kgf = 7

Material Flexural Modulus

2800

NORYL™ GTX987 are Non UL Rated

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