LEXAN™ PC EXL1414 Polycarbonate Resin: Technical Overview and Application Solutions

Meeting Engineering Challenges with Advanced Material Technology

In industrial manufacturing, material selection plays a crucial role in product performance and reliability. LEXAN™ PC EXL1414 from SABIC represents a significant advancement in polycarbonate resin technology, specifically engineered to address demanding application requirements across various industries.

Technical Performance Characteristics

LEXAN™ EXL1414 is a silicone copolymer polycarbonate material that maintains remarkable impact resistance of 774 J/m at temperatures as low as -30°C. This performance characteristic makes it particularly suitable for applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions.

Key Physical Properties:

• Specific Gravity: 1.18 g/cm³ (ASTM D792)

• Tensile Modulus: 2020 MPa (ASTM D638)

• Heat Deflection Temperature: 124°C at 1.8MPa (ASTM D648)

• Notched Izod Impact: 865 J/m at 23°C (ASTM D256)

Processing Advantages:

The material features medium flow characteristics with easy mold release properties and short cycle times. Recommended processing parameters include melt temperatures between 295-315°C and mold temperatures of 70-95°C, providing manufacturers with flexible processing windows.

Electrical Performance and Safety Compliance

LEXAN™ EXL1414 demonstrates excellent electrical properties with volume resistivity of 1E+15 Ω·cm and dielectric constant of 2.68 at 100Hz. The material carries UL certification with HB flame rating and complies with RoHS and REACH environmental directives, facilitating global market access.

Industry Applications and Case Studies

Electronics and Electrical Components

The material has been successfully implemented in device housings, connectors, and charger bases where impact resistance and electrical properties are critical.

Automotive Components

Applications include interior components and functional parts requiring durability and performance consistency.

Industrial Equipment

The resin is used in tool housings, protective covers, and mechanical components where reliability under varying environmental conditions is essential.

A European electronics manufacturer reported: "Implementing LEXAN™ EXL1414 in our outdoor electrical enclosures has significantly reduced field failure rates in cold climate applications over a two-year period."

Technical Support and Availability

Qingdao Meifeng Trading Co., Ltd., as an authorized distributor of SABIC materials, provides genuine LEXAN™ PC EXL1414 with comprehensive technical support. The company maintains stable inventory levels to ensure reliable supply chain performance and offers application-specific guidance for material selection and processing optimization.

Additional Information and Resources

For detailed technical data sheets, material samples, or specific application consultations, professional support is available through our technical team.

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Note: Specifications are provided for reference purposes and may be subject to change. Professional technical consultation is recommended for specific applications.