Vita Compounding

Hard, soft, glossy, coloured, flame-retardent, translucent - our products give you design freedom

Name	Trademarks	Applications	Properties	Producer
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS		Domestic appliances, automotive, electrical & electronics, office equipment and computer housings	Rigid, opaque, glossy, high heat resistance, colourfastness, superior surface finish, tough, dimensionally stable
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate ASA		Drinking tumblers, hi-fi covers, lenses, water jugs and toothbrush handles, kitchen and picnic ware, TV set screens, washing machine trims.	Rigid, transparent, tough, resistant to greases, stress cracking and crazing, easily processed, resistant to food stains.
Nylons (Polyamides) PA		Gear wheels, kitchen utensils, electrical connectors, bearings, radiator grills, standby power, heating & ventilation	Hard wearing, rigid, translucent, fatigue and creep resistant, resistant to fuels, oils, fats and most solvents, can be sterilized by steam
Polyacetals POM		Plumbing systems, shoe components, aerosol valves	Rigid, translucent, tough, spring-like qualities, good stress relaxation resistance, good wear and electrical properties, resistant to creep and organic solvents.
Polycarbonate PC		Safety helmets, headlamp lenses, vandal proof glazing, compact discs, sheeting	Rigid, transparency, impact resistance, thermal stability and a very good dimensional stability, dielectric properties, resistant to flame
Polypropylene PP		Rigid packaging, film, skins, battery cases, furniture, pipe, toys, luggage	Semi-rigid, translucent, good chemical resistance, tough, good fatigue resistance, integral hinge property, good heat resistance
Polystyrene - General Purpose GPPS		Toys and novelties, rigid packaging, refrigerator trays and boxes, cosmetic packaging, CD cases.	Brittle, rigid, transparent, low shrinkage, low cost, free from odor and taste, easy to process
Polystyrene - High Impact HIPS		Refrigerator linings, vending cups, toilet seats and tanks, closures	Hard, rigid, translucent, impact strength up to 7 x GPPS.
Polycarbonate / ABS Blend PC / ABS		Interior and exterior automotive components, sporting goods, domestic appliances, housings for business machines and electrical engineering and electronic articles.	PC/ABS blends exhibit high melt flow, very high toughness at low temperatures and improved stresscrack resistance compared to PC
Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid PVC		Windows and conservatory frames trims and mouldings, vinyl records, guttering & rainwater mouldings, drainage pipes, foamed profiles, fascias, soffits and cladding, bottles and other packaging, film and sheet, stair nosing, intumescent seals, electrical conduit and accessories, wall protection systems	Clear or coloured opaque, durable, weatherproof, flame-retardant, good impact strength and chemical resistance, excellent compatibility with many different additives. Available in matt, satin and gloss, textured, frosted and metallic finishes
Polyvinyl Chloride Flexible PVC		Cable and wire sheathing and insulation, hosepipes, footwear, flooring, carpet and furniture trims, coving and stair inserts, medical tubing and accessories, electrical mouldings, automotive trims	Clear or coloured opaque, durable, weatherproof, good electrical insulation. excellent compatibility with many different additives. High or low temperature, textured finish, anti-static, flame retardant, foamed, low-marring and oil resistant versions available.
PVC / Nitrile Blends		Window and technical gaskets, seals, co-extruded flippers and joints, hoses, footwear and fabric coating	Nitrile content aids recovery when compressed or flexed and also improves resistance to oils
PVC Wood Composite	Timbercel®	Combination of polymer resin and recycled wood flour. Building and Construction, decking, window frames, furniture	Processability of plastic with workability of wood. Good weatherability, recyclable, flame retardant. Can be nailed, screwed, painted, stained and varnished
Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE		Industrial applications. Window profiles, overmoulding & soft-touch grip, seals, domestic appliances, packaging, sheet, handles	TPEs bridge gap between rubber and plastics, properties offer vast design possibilities. Colourable, recyclable, flexible, clear, wear resistant, impermeable, good resistance to chemicals.
Thermoplastic Vulcanisate TPV		High performance applications including automotive interiors and electronics	Superior weathering and ozone resistance characteristics. Improved heat and chemical resistance
Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE		TPE compounds for Medical devices and aligned applications. Catheters, tubing, wound care, respiratory care, membranes, urine bottle valves, inhalers, drip chambers, films, breathing masks	TPEs made from medically approved raw materials. Representative grades have passed USP Class VI. Translucent and transparent grades. Softness can be adjusted to suit application from 0Shore A to 62 Shore D. Good adhesion to engineering thermoplastics. PVC, silicone and latex-free, fast cycling times, excellent resistance to fluids in health-care environment
Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE		Sports wear and 'rigid' applications. Ski boots and shells, footwear, roller blade and ice skates, snowboard bindings, mouthpieces for snorkels, transparent grades for diving masks. Grips for bicycles, motor bikes and ski poles	Good shock absorption properties, easy to colour, tear resistance. Good endurance and impact resistance - also at low temperatures. Excellent scratch, abrasion and flex fatigue resistance. Resistant to ageing and salt water.