High Stiffness, Strength, and Excellent Impact Resistance

STAMAX is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material made by SABIC Petchem, which offers unique mechanical properties such as high stiffness, strength, and excellent impact resistance. It is composed of long glass fiber and a polymer matrix, which can be customized based on specific application requirements.

Why STAMAX™

Why STAMAX™

STAMAX offers multiple advantages for various applications. Its exceptional strength and stiffness make it suitable for structural integrity in automotive and industrial components. The material's lightweight nature contributes to weight reduction, improving fuel efficiency and reducing transportation costs. STAMAX also provides enhanced impact resistance, ensuring long-lasting durability. With its design flexibility and chemical resistance, STAMAX enables manufacturers to create intricate components and withstand different environments. Overall, STAMAX offers a compelling combination of strength, lightweight construction, impact resistance, design flexibility, and chemical resistance for diverse industries.

Characteristics and Properties

The characteristics and properties of STAMAX, play a crucial role in its widespread applications across industries. From its high strength and lightweight construction to excellent impact resistance and design flexibility, the unique properties of STAMAX contribute to its durability, performance, and versatility in demanding environments.

Characteristics and properties found across the product line include:

  • High stiffness
  • High strength
  • Impact resistance
  • Lightweight
  • Design flexibility
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Heat resistance
  • Chemical resistance

Markets and Applications

Automotive and Mobility

Automotive and Mobility

STAMAX offers significant advantages for the automotive industry due to its exceptional strength, lightweight construction, and impact resistance. These properties contribute to improved fuel efficiency, reduced vehicle weight, enhanced safety, and durability of automotive components. Common applications include:

  • Interior components (dashboards, door panels, trim)
  • Exterior components (bumpers, grilles, fenders)
  • Under-the-hood applications (engine covers, battery housings)
  • HVAC system components (air vents, ducts)
  • Electrical connectors and housings
  • Fuel system components (fuel tanks, fuel filler pipes)
  • Wheel covers and trims
  • Interior storage compartments
  • Seat components
  • Safety-related components (airbag housings, seat belt components)
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

STAMAX offers significant advantages for the consumer goods industry due to its exceptional strength, lightweight construction, and versatility. These properties make it suitable for creating durable and lightweight consumer goods products, enhancing their performance and usability. Common applications include:

  • Packaging
  • Containers
  • Household items
  • Toys
  • Automotive components
  • Sports equipment
  • Electronics casings
  • Furniture
  • Luggage and bags
  • Appliance parts
Electrical and Electronics

Electrical and Electronics

STAMAX proves highly advantageous for the electrical and electronics industry due to its excellent electrical insulation properties, impact resistance, and lightweight nature. These attributes make it an ideal choice for various electrical and electronic components, ensuring safety, durability, and reliable performance. Moreover, STAMAX's design flexibility allows for intricate and customized part designs, meeting the specific requirements of the electrical and electronics industry. Common applications include:

  • Electrical connectors and housings
  • Circuit breakers
  • Switches and sockets
  • Terminal blocks
  • Power distribution components
  • Enclosures and casings for electronic devices
  • Battery housings
  • LED lighting fixtures
  • Electrical insulators
  • Cable management components
Industrial

Industrial

STAMAX offers significant advantages for the industrial industry due to its exceptional strength, impact resistance, and durability. These properties make it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications that require robust and reliable components. Whether for heavy machinery, equipment housings, industrial storage, or structural components, STAMAX™ provides the necessary strength and performance to withstand demanding industrial environments and ensure long-lasting durability. Common applications include:

  • Heavy machinery components
  • Equipment housings and enclosures
  • Industrial storage containers
  • Structural components
  • Material handling equipment
  • Conveyor system components
  • Piping and fittings
  • Industrial valves
  • Tooling and fixtures
  • Safety equipment
Transportation

Transportation

STAMAX offers significant advantages for the transportation industry due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, impact resistance, and lightweight construction. These properties contribute to improved fuel efficiency, reduced vehicle weight, and enhanced safety in various transportation applications. Whether it is for automotive, aerospace, railway, or marine components, STAMAX provides the necessary strength and durability to withstand the rigors of transportation while optimizing performance and efficiency. Common applications include:

  • Automotive components
  • Aerospace components
  • Railway components
  • Marine components
  • Vehicle interior parts
  • Exterior body panels
  • Structural elements
  • Cargo containers
  • Aircraft interiors
  • Train interiors
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