But with limited space, various metal systems used to manage heat may prove limiting to design possibilities. In addition, the size required for an efficient metal heat sink may create design challenges that adversely affect nearby electronic components. Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces.

Brand owners who collaborate with PolyOne are taking advantage of Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations, metallic-effect GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and InVisiOSM Color and Design Services. For example, Gravi-Tech formulations impart weight, sound and a metallic finish to caps and closures for both cosmetics and spirits applications, while removing the secondary operations and constraints that traditional metals require. Similarly, metallic-effect GLS TPEs are utilized in cosmetics closures and applicators via an overmolding process, which eliminates the time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly.

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When designing with metals like aluminum, zinc, iron, steel, and other alloys, you may face processing challenges and complexity . These materials have been formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics. It is used to prevent metal or unmelted pellets from entering the mold .

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Metallic Fillers Overview Sometimes, however, a part needs properties only metal can offer, such as weight, high density, radiation shielding, or the ability to be identified by a metal detector. Then add metallic filled material once you have set up your process.

Customized Gravi-Tech™ formulation allowed electroplating to achieve weight, look and feel of metal Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer Gravi-tech density modified formulations provide metallic finish in perfume cap

A fresh alternative to painted metal or plastic parts, Artisan thermoplastics provide chemical and scratch resistance, weatherability, and UV stability for long-lasting aesthetics. Available in multiple customized colors and metallic effects. Artisan™ high-gloss, metallic effect ABS formulation provided paint replacement solution to meet electronic applications needs

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Some integrated EMI/RFI shielding, eliminating the need for secondary operations like painting or vacuum metallization The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal Heat transfer capabilities of metal with design freedom and weight reduction of engineered polymers