Our Innovations That
Shape the Future
Sustainable & Recycled Solutions
E-Mobility
Hydrolysis Resistance
Heat Aging
Sprint Grades
High Performance Polyamides
Laser Markable
Laser Transparency
Coloring & Surface
Sustainable & Recycled Solutions
EPLON+ represents a breakthrough in sustainable material solutions, offering high-performance PA6 and PA66 recycled compounds derived from post-industrial fiber waste and polymerization waste of polyamide producers. With its great performance, EPLON+ is setting new standards for eco-friendly engineering materials.
Post consumer recycled PET, post industrial recycled PBT compounds that are used in various industries. EPIMIX+ offer strength, rigidity and toughness as well as good resistance to chemicals, good electrical properties, low creep at high temperatures and low moisture absorption.
Key Features
High Performance: EPLON+ delivers the performance and reliability expected from traditional polyamide compounds, making it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries.
Sustainable Sourcing: By utilizing post-industrial fiber waste and polymerization waste, EPLON+ helps reduce environmental impact while minimizing the consumption of virgin resources.
Environmental Benefits: EPLON+ holds an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) certificate, demonstrating its impressive environmental credentials. Compared to traditional polyamide compounds, EPLON+ releases 81% less CO2 and consumes 47% less water, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. (This datas are for 100% recycle base polymer vs prime product comparison.)
Applications:
EPLON+ is suitable for use in diverse applications, including automotive components, electrical and electronic parts, consumer goods, and more. Its combination of performance and sustainability makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.EPIMIX+ is suitable for use automotive components such as connectors, external mirror applications, door handle, back window wipers, and thermal management solutions. It is also suitable for electrical applications.Each product offers ecological and durability solutions while offering the highest quality standards. Our goal is to create a value by reducing the environmental footprint of plastics and leave a better future for the next generations.
E-Mobility
As the automotive industry evolves, new components made from advanced engineering plastics are playing a crucial role in the transition from conventional combustion engines to electric and hybrid motors. At Epsan, we are at the forefront of this transformation, providing materials that meet the stringent requirements of modern electric vehicle (EV) applications.
Our specialized materials are designed to fulfil the critical demands of the EV sector, ensuring safety, performance, and durability. Key requirements for EV applications include:
Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Materials: Our materials are formulated to be free of halogens, enhancing safety by reducing the release of toxic gases in case of fire.
High Voltage Capability (CTI 600 V): We offer materials with excellent electrical insulation properties, capable of withstanding high voltages to ensure the reliable operation of EV systems.
Flame Resistance: Our engineering plastics are highly flame-resistant, meeting industry standards to provide an extra layer of safety in electric vehicles.
Orange Colored Material: To meet industry standards and improve safety through clear identification, we provide materials in a distinct orange color for high-voltage components.
High Energy Density: Our materials support the development of components that can handle high energy densities, crucial for efficient and powerful EV performance.
Aggressive Environment Durability: Our engineering plastics are designed to withstand harsh conditions, including exposure to chemicals and extreme temperatures, ensuring longevity and reliability in challenging environments.
At Epsan, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence, providing comprehensive solutions that drive the future of automotive technology. Our advanced engineering plastics not only meet but exceed the demands of the rapidly evolving EV market, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Hydrolysis Resistance
Epsan’s GFH product groups are engineered to deliver high-quality performance, particularly for under-the-hood applications that demand exceptional hydrolysis and thermal resistance. Our GFH materials are specifically designed to maintain superior mechanical properties even after prolonged exposure to hydrolysis coolant, ensuring the longevity and reliability of automotive components as well as electrical connectors.
High Mechanical Properties After Hydrolysis Aging: Our GFH products exhibit outstanding mechanical strength and durability, even after extensive aging (USCAR tests) in hydrolysis coolant environments. This makes them ideal for critical automotive applications where long-term reliability is essential.
Compliance with VW TL 52682 Specifications: Tested by EDAG labs, our GFH materials meet the stringent VW TL 52682 specifications, ensuring they adhere to the highest industry standards for quality and performance.
Compliance with Renault AS26 Specifications: Our products also comply with Renault AS26 specifications, further validating their suitability for demanding automotive applications.
Ideal for Coolant-Carrying Parts: Our GFH materials are perfect for manufacturing components that carry coolant, such as quick connectors, water inlet and outlet housings, ensuring optimal performance and safety in engine systems.
In addition, we have developed a new generation GFHR product line featuring PA and PBT solutions. These advanced materials provide superior hydrolysis resistance and longevity, making them the ideal choice for modern automotive applications that require high-performance under-the-hood components.
We are committed to advancing automotive technology by providing innovative material solutions that meet and exceed industry standards. Our GFH and GFHR product groups are a testament to our dedication to quality, performance, and reliability.
EPIMIX PBT GFHR 30
EPIMIX PBT GX0HR 30
EPIMIX+ PBT/R-PET GFHR 30
EPIMIX+ PBT GFHR 30
Heat Aging
We are committed to advancing material science to meet the rigorous demands of applications requiring high thermal resistance. Our dedicated research and development efforts focus on creating product groups that can withstand temperatures of up to 190°C ensuring exceptional performance in extreme conditions.
High Thermal Resistance: Our product groups are engineered to maintain their structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 190°C, making them ideal for high-heat applications.
Customized Heat Aging Solutions: Depending on specific application needs, Epsan offers a variety of heat aging compound solutions tailored to meet customer requirements. These solutions ensure that our products deliver optimal performance, whether subjected to long-term or short-term heat exposure.
Long-Term Heat Aging Durability: Epsan products are rigorously tested for extended heat aging, confirming their suitability for applications that demand sustained resistance to high operating temperatures. This makes them perfect for under-the-hood automotive components and other high-temperature environments.
Our heat-resistant materials are particularly beneficial for applications where prolonged exposure to high temperatures is a critical factor. By ensuring our products can endure and perform under such conditions, we help our clients achieve greater reliability and efficiency in their operations.
At Epsan Plastik, we are continuously progressing in the development of advanced materials that offer outstanding heat aging resistance. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to provide solutions that not only meet but exceed industry standards, supporting our clients in achieving their most challenging performance goals.
EPLAMID 66 GFS 35 HX
EPLAMID 66 GFH 30
EPLAMID 66 GFS 30
Sprint Grades
Sprint grades are offering an 80% improvement in flow without compromising mechanical and thermal properties compared to standard alternatives. These innovative materials are designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product performance across a range of applications.
Superior Flow Characteristics: Sprint grades provide significantly better flow properties, facilitating easier and faster molding processes, particularly beneficial for producing thinner parts.
Energy Savings: The enhanced flow capabilities allow for lower injection temperatures, resulting in energy savings during the production process.
Reduced Cycle Time: Improved flow reduces cycle times, increasing overall production efficiency and throughput.
Lower Clamping Pressures: The superior flow properties of Sprint grades demonstrate that lower clamping pressures are required, enabling the use of smaller injection molding machines and reducing equipment wear.
Design Flexibility: The excellent flow characteristics offer greater design flexibility, allowing for the creation of more complex and intricate parts.
Color Versatility: Epsan offers Sprint grades in natural and a variety of other colors, catering to diverse aesthetic and functional requirements.
The new Eplamid Sprint grades demonstrate up to 80% flow improvement compared to the standard grade. This advancement not only speeds up the molding process but also simplifies it, making it particularly effective for applications involving thinner components. By integrating these high-performance materials, manufacturers can achieve greater efficiency and versatility in their production lines.
At Epsan, we are committed to delivering innovative material solutions that drive progress and enhance performance. Our Sprint grades are a testament to this commitment, providing our clients with the tools they need to excel in a competitive market.
EPLAMID 6 SPRINT GFR 30
EPLAMID 6 SPRINT GFR 50
EPLAMID 6 SPRINT GFR 60
High Performance Polyamides
Epsan introduces EPLAMID HT, a high-performance polyamide (PPA) designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern engineering applications. This advanced material offers a range of superior properties, making it ideal for high-stress, high-temperature environments.
High Heat Resistance: EPLAMID HT exhibits exceptional heat resistance, maintaining its initial properties even at a continuous running temperature of 140˚C. This high thermal stability is crucial for extending the life cycle of the product.
Low Moisture Absorption: Unlike standard polyamides, EPLAMID HT has significantly lower moisture absorption properties. This ensures that the material retains its mechanical strength and dimensional stability even in humid conditions.
Hydrolysis Resistance: EPLAMID HT is highly resistant to hydrolysis, making it suitable for applications exposed to moisture and water. This resistance helps maintain the integrity and performance of components over time.
Minimal Creep: This high-performance polyamide exhibits minimal creep even in high moisture environments, a key advantage over standard Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 66 compounds. This ensures that parts remain robust and reliable under prolonged stress.
Applications:
EPLAMID HT is specifically engineered to perform in challenging conditions where standard polyamides would fail. It is ideal for use in:
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Automotive components (under-the-hood)
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Electrical and electronic parts
Industrial applications requiring long-term thermal and hydrolysis resistance such as coolant pump, air cooling housings and water outlet in automotive, connectors in E&E and in other household applications.
EPLAMID HT00 (PA 6T/X)
EPLAMID HT02 (PA 6T/66)
EPLAMID HT03 (PA 6T+6I/6T)
Laser Markable
EPSAN Unveils Advanced Laser Marking Capabilities for Polyamides
EPSAN, a leader in polyamide compounder, is excited to announce a new development in laser marking capabilities for polyamides. This innovative solution allows for a more efficient, precise, and sustainable solution for marking and identifying polymer products.
What is Laser Marking?
Laser marking is a process that uses a focused beam of light to create permanent marks on the surface of a material. This method is highly precise and can produce detailed designs, text, and codes without physically contacting the application.
Key Features and Benefits of Laser Marking
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Enhanced Precision and Efficiency: Our newly developed laser marking technology ensures precision in marking polyamides, allowing for high-definition, permanent marks without compromising the material's integrity. This advancement significantly enhances the readability and durability of markings, crucial for applications requiring long-term traceability and identification.
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Versatile Color Marking: A key feature of this new technology is its ability to mark polymers in a variety of colors. This capability allows for greater flexibility and customization in product design and identification.
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Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly: In line with our commitment to sustainability, the new laser marking technology eliminates the need for harmful inks and chemicals traditionally used in polymer marking processes.
Applications and Uses of Laser Marking
Laser marking technology is versatile and can be applied across various industries, including:
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Automotive: Marking parts with serial numbers, logos, and other identification marks.
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Electronics: Labeling components with barcodes, QR codes, and technical information.
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Consumer Goods: Customizing products with brand logos, decorative designs, and personalization options.
Whether for serial numbers, barcodes, logos, or other essential markings, our technology ensures that each mark is precise, clear, and long-lasting.
Epsan’s Laser Marking Test Capability
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Diode lasers with wavelengths in the range of approximately 800 nm to 1000 nm are now, in addition to Nd:YAG lasers (1064 nm), the most important industrial lasers for processing of plastics.
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Diode laser marker equipped to meet the needs of Industry 4.0, the fiber laser engraver performs precise markings in very short cycle times.
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Diode laser marking equipment can operate at energy levels of 20W, 30W and 50W. 20W is adapted for most of the applications for a surface marking, 30W is the solution for your fast and high-contrast markings, and 50W is the most suitable solution for deep laser markings.
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Fiber laser frequency is between 2-200 Khz. Scan speed is up to 10000 mm/s
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Laser markability does not affect flammability properties.
Epsan developed a new grade EPLAMID 6 GX0 30 ORNG Q1D0C201 RAL 2003 color.
In the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector, safety and traceability are paramount, especially in high-voltage applications. The distinct orange color of the material in these applications serves as a crucial safety feature, signaling the presence of high voltage and ensuring that the components are easily identifiable during manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance processes.
Furthermore, incorporating laser marking capabilities into these connectors enhances traceability and compliance with industry standards. Laser marking provides precise, durable, and permanent markings that withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring that critical information such as serial numbers, batch codes, and safety symbols remain legible throughout the product’s lifecycle.
Laser Transparency
EPSAN's LT (Laser Transparency) series provides an optimized solution for laser transmission welding applications. These high-performance materials play a critical role in improving the efficiency and precision of laser welding, offering manufacturers a cost-effective and resource-friendly solution for producing small components with complex geometries. Our laser-transparent products ensures seamless integration with laser-absorbing components, enabling the transmission of high-powered laser beams to melt and join materials with unmatched accuracy.
Key Benefits of Laser-Transparent Products:
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Enhanced Precision: These products enable the precise control of laser beams, ensuring high-quality, accurate welds every time.
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Increased Efficiency: The laser energy is effectively transmitted through the transparent material, reducing energy waste and increasing overall welding speed.
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Cost-Effective: By streamlining the welding process and minimizing material waste, these products offer a more affordable solution compared to traditional welding methods.
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Versatility: Ideal for use in a wide range of industries including automotive, electronics, and medical devices, where small, complex components need to be welded with high precision.
With the launch of these laser-transparent products, EPSAN aims to empower manufacturers to enhance their production capabilities, reduce costs, and achieve faster turnaround times for complex welding projects. The innovative solution promises to redefine the future of laser welding applications, providing unmatched performance, durability, and value.
EPLAMID 6 GFR 30 LT BK Q2D001
EPLAMID 66 GFH 30 LT BK Q3D001
Coloring & Surface
At Epsan Plastik, we specialize in providing customized colored raw material solutions to meet our clients' unique needs. Our expert team employs advanced technologies to produce high-quality, flame-retardant colored plastic raw materials, which are particularly suitable for use in electric vehicles (EVs). With our extensive color range, we support the design and production processes in the best possible way.
We are also Renault-approved color laboratory. This specialized lab enables us to develop color solutions that meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry. Our color laboratory, which complies with Renault's rigorous quality and precision requirements, ensures reliable and consistent results for our clients. At Epsan Plastik, we are committed to adding value to every project and exceeding expectations.
Heat Aging Orange Solutions
The polymer materials denoted as "Orange Colored," has witnessed a remarkable surge, particularly within the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector. Materials in orange hues have been designated as a distinctive color, particularly for numerous components such as connectors. Essential requirements, including heat aging and flame retardancy, are readily available.
RAL 2003, RAL 2008 and RAL 2011 are available.
The target is dE<10 after 2000 hours heat aging:
