High-performance polymers

High-performance polymers are needed to maintain exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability for applications expected to withstand extreme thermal, chemical, or mechanical stress.

When conventional standard and engineering polymers cannot meet application performance requirements, typically above 150°C or in highly demanding environments, customers turn to our high-performance polymers.

High‑performance polymers deliver exceptional performance in extreme conditions:

• High heat stability, including long‑term use in elevated temperatures
• Outstanding mechanical strength and stiffness
• Excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance
• Low friction and superior wear properties
• Available in specialty, filled, and reinforced grades

An extensive portfolio offering exceptional performance

An extensive portfolio engineered for exceptional performance under demanding conditions.
High-performance polymers deliver superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, making them ideal for applications that must withstand extreme environments.

Engineering plastics (semi‑crystalline):

• PA 66 (polyamide 66) – High toughness and excellent fatigue resistance
• PA 6 (polyamide 6) – High toughness and excellent fatigue resistance
• PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) – Outstanding electrical insulation capabilities
• POM (polyoxymethylene) – High stiffness with very low friction
• UHMW‑PE (ultra‑high-molecular weight-polyethylene) – Exceptional wear resistance, extremely low friction, and excellent impact strength

High‑temperature polymers:

• PPA (polyphthalamide) – Excellent heat resistance, low moisture absorption, and high mechanical strength
• PA12 (polyamide 12) – Low moisture uptake with strong chemical resistance
• PPA-HT (polyamide 6T) – Heat resistance up to ~230 °C with low warpage
• PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) – Exceptional mechanical strength and chemical resistance
• LCP (liquid crystal polymer) – High stiffness and dimensional stability with excellent electrical performance
• PEK (polyetherketone) – High stiffness and excellent wear resistance
• PPO (polyphenylene oxide) – Strong electrical insulation properties
• PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) – High impact strength
• PSU (polysulfone) – Outstanding toughness

Elastomers:

• TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) – Flexible and resilient
• TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizate) – Rubber‑like elasticity with thermoplastic processing advantages
• TPU (thermoplastic urethane) – Exceptional flexibility and resilience

Global supply of high-performance polymer solutions

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution represents leading manufacturers globally providing an unrivalled portfolio of high-performance polymers. Our global supply network, supported by local market and technical expertise, ensures reliable, efficient custom solutions tailored to meet the needs of our customers

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High-performance polymers for extreme conditions

Our high-performance polymers are engineered for applications where heat, chemical exposure, and mechanical stress demand more than standard materials can deliver. These advanced solutions serve critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and industrial manufacturing. From performance polymers for high-temperature environments to UHMW-PE for exceptional wear resistance, we provide materials that ensure long-term reliability, precision, and safety in the most challenging conditions.

Key applications by industry:

• Aerospace & Defense – High‑performance sulfone polymers and high‑temperature aromatic polymers provide outstanding thermal stability, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability for structural and interior aerospace components.
• Automotive – Used for lightweight, durable, high‑strength parts including housings, connectors, clips, interior components, and under‑hood applications where toughness and heat resistance are required.
• Electronics – These materials offer excellent electrical insulation, dimensional stability, heat resistance, and precise moldability for connectors, circuitry components, devices, and enclosures.
• Medical – Appropriate for sterilizable, biocompatible, transparent, or chemically resistant devices including diagnostic housings, trays, handles, and reusable medical tools.
• Industrial – Provide exceptional wear resistance, low friction, toughness, and chemical resistance in machinery components, gears, rollers, bushings, and high-load environments.