DESCRIPTION

Ascend Vydyne® PA66:

Ascend Performance Materials manufactures hundreds of grades of Vydyne® PA66 and PA6 resins and compounds, including neat resin, impact-modified, mineral-filled, glass-filled and outdoor weatherable products.

The manufacturing processes are entirely vertically integrated, allowing to maintain tight quality control standards. Vydyne® is used around the world in automobiles, cable ties and fasteners, consumer goods, electrical and electronic products and industrial equipment.

Resins

Ascend Performance Materials is the largest fully integrated manufacturer of nylon 6,6 resins. Owning the manufacturing process
from start to finish ensures quality and reliable production for our customers.

Compounding feedstock
Feedstock grades are formulated individually to obtain the optimal balance between the desired mixing level and integration of additives to the polymer backbone without sacrificing the flow characteristics and mechanical properties needed for the final application.

Fibers
The fiber spinning industry served by Ascend products includes the producers of fine and micro denier fibers for apparel, heavy denier fibers for tires and other industrial products, high-tech fibers for automotive airbags and parachutes, producers of carpet, tow and staple fibers and a wide range of monofilament fiber makers.

Vydyne 909 is an halogenaled, 25% glass-filed, flame-retardant PA66/6 copolymer with excellent strength and toughness. lt is lubricated for machine feed and easy mold release and has an Underwriters Laboratories UL 94 flammability classification of V-0 at 0.4 mm (0.016") thick.