EMS-GRIVORY | High-performance PA, PPA

EMS-GRIVORY high-performance PA products available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution

Grivory® polyamide (PA) – Grivory® GV, Grivory® GVX, Grivory® HT

Grivory® from EMS-GRIVORY is a family of high-performance polyamides engineered to deliver exceptional strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. Frequently specified as a metal replacement material, Grivory® enables lightweight, high-performance solutions for automotive, industrial, consumer, and electrical applications where mechanical performance and precision are critical.

The Grivory® family encompasses a range of specialised the Grivory® materials, including: Grivory® GV and Grivory® GVX for proven polyamide materials for metal replacement, and Grivory® HT for proven polyamide performance at high temperatures.

Grilamid® polyamide (PA) – Grilamid® TR, Grilamid® L, Grilamid® 1S, Grilamid® XE

Grilamid® from EMS-GRIVORY comprises advanced polyamide materials that combine excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability with low moisture absorption. Its versatile performance makes it well suited for applications in automotive, consumer goods, sports and leisure, healthcare, and industrial equipment.

The Grilamid® range extends beyond standard polyamide solutions to include: Grilamid® TR for transparent polyamide applications, Grilamid® L for PA12 materials, Grilamid® 1S for bio-based polyamide solutions, and Grilamid® XE for specialty and customised polyamides.

Grilon® polyamide (PA6, PA66)

Grilon® from EMS-GRIVORY offers a broad range of PA6 and PA66 engineering plastics designed to provide an optimal balance of strength, toughness, thermal performance, and processability. Widely used across automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial, and consumer markets, Grilon® materials support demanding applications requiring long-term reliability.

The Grilon® portfolio includes a variety of specialised material families designed to meet specific performance requirements. These encompass reinforced and impact-modified grades, thermally stabilised compounds, flame-retardant materials, and application-specific solutions developed for demanding automotive, electrical, industrial, and consumer applications.

Grinova® S polyamide (PA)

Grinova® S from EMS-GRIVORY is an advanced engineering polyamide developed for visible components requiring exceptional surface quality and long-term durability. Combining high gloss, scratch resistance, UV stability, and weatherability with excellent mechanical performance, Grinova® S enables the production of attractive, unpainted parts for automotive, industrial, consumer, and outdoor applications.

GreenLine® polyamide (PA)

GreenLine® from EMS-GRIVORY is a portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics manufactured using renewable raw materials. Combining a significantly reduced carbon footprint with the mechanical strength, durability, and reliability expected from EMS materials, GreenLine® grades enable manufacturers to meet sustainability objectives without compromising on performance. Typical applications include automotive components, consumer products, industrial equipment, and technical parts requiring both environmental and engineering credentials.

Metal replacement as a core engineering approach

A defining strength of EMS‑GRIVORY materials is their ability to replace traditional metal components while maintaining or enhancing performance. These high-performance polyamides are engineered to meet the mechanical, thermal and chemical demands typically associated with metals such as steel, aluminium and brass.

By eliminating corrosion risk, reducing the need for secondary machining and enabling more complex geometries, metal replacement creates new opportunities for design optimisation and manufacturing efficiency.

Lightweighting for performance and efficiency

EMS‑GRIVORY materials enable significant weight reduction compared to metal alternatives while maintaining structural performance. This contributes to improved system efficiency, reduced energy consumption and easier handling of components.

These benefits are particularly relevant in automotive, electrical and industrial applications, where lightweighting directly impacts performance and overall system efficiency.

Functional integration and design optimisation

EMS‑GRIVORY high-performance polyamides support a more advanced approach to product design through functional integration. Multiple functions can be integrated into a single component, reducing part count and simplifying assembly processes.

In addition, these materials enable high-quality surface finishes and design flexibility, supporting both functional and aesthetic requirements. This allows manufacturers to achieve more efficient, cost-effective and visually refined solutions.

EMG-GRIVORY support demanding applications across multiple industries:

• Automobility and mobility
  Air management systems, cooling system components, structural supports, fluid handling systems, electrical connectors, interior mechanisms, and metal replacement parts requiring exceptional strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
• Consumer goods and appliances
  Household appliances, power tools, sports and leisure equipment, eyewear, personal care products, and premium lifestyle accessories where the combination of strength, durability, design freedom, and surface quality enables manufacturers to develop lightweight, high-performance products that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Medical and healthcare
  Diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, laboratory equipment, surgical instruments, and medical device housings where mechanical performance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and sterilisation capability are paramount.
• Building and construction
  Window and door systems, plumbing components, electrical installations, façade fittings, fluid handling equipment, electrical systems, HVAC equipment, and other applications in demanding service conditions.
• Industrial
  Machinery components, fluid handling systems, automation equipment, electrical systems, and precision engineering parts.
• Electrical and electronics
  Connectors, sensor housings, control systems, power distribution components, and electronic enclosures, wherer excellent dimensional stability, electrical insulation properties, thermal performance, and availability in flame-retardant grades make them ideal solutions.

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