Xencor LFT Thermoplastics: A New Era for Lightweight, High‑Strength Medical Device Components
Solvay Specialty Polymers’ Xencor LFT thermoplastics deliver high strength and impact resistance for structural medical components, enabling designers and OEMs to replace metal and short‑fiber thermoplastics in chassis, gear systems, and load‑bearing parts.
Showcased at MD&M West 2020, the Xencor LFT lineup is built on Solvay’s semi‑crystalline resins, including Ryton PPS, Amodel PPA, and Ixef PARA. Pultrusion manufacturing preserves mechanical performance at high temperatures, delivers very low creep, exceptional fatigue resistance, and a superior surface finish. Depending on the grade, Xencor LFT compounds incorporate 30–60% long‑fiber reinforcement.
Compared to metals, these composites offer lighter weight, greater design freedom, superior chemical resistance, and streamlined processing. The first all‑polymer e‑bike from Stavjelo—an innovative design that meets stringent medical‑equipment requirements—illustrates these benefits in practice.
"Xencor LFT compounds strengthen our metal‑to‑plastic replacement portfolio for medical equipment. They withstand aggressive healthcare disinfectants and cut manufacturing costs through high‑speed injection molding," says Jeff Hrivnak, Global Business Manager for Healthcare.
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