Abstract: Polyamide compositions containing semi-crystalline polyamide, amorphous polyamide, non-halogenated flame retardant, zinc borate and fillers that have a high stiffness and hardness, a low warpage, and external appearance, such as gloss and reduced corrosion effects on melt processing equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including at least one semi-aromatic polyamide having a glass transition equal to or greater than 100° C. and a melting point of equal to or greater than 280° C.; a thermally conducting filler having a thermal conductivity of at least 5 W/mK, for instance CaF2 powder; and at least one hyperbranched polyesteramide having terminal hydroxy groups; and molded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: There is provided high temperature flame retarded polyamides which provide superior properties in molded articles while maintaining high flow in the molding process. The resin compositions include, in addition to the polyamide and flame retardant, talc and at least one inorganic reinforcing agent and/or filler other than talc. Processes for their preparation and articles made from these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided high temperature flame retarded semiaromatic polyamides which provide superior properties in molded articles while maintaining high flow in the molding process. The resin compositions include, in addition to the polyamide and flame retardant, aromatic organic acid and at least one inorganic reinforcing agent and/or filler. Processes for their preparation and articles made from these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including at least one semi-aromatic polyamide having a glass transition equal to or greater than 100° C. and a melting point of equal to or greater than 280° C., at least one hyperbranched aromatic polyamide having terminal alkylcarboxamide groups, and, optionally a thermally conductive filler; and molded articles made therefrom.

Abstract: The invention discloses an injection molding method for manufacture of a metal-resin composite member; wherein the resin composition used in the method includes a plurality of metal particles having one or more metal melting points between about 200° C. and 400° C.; said resin composition is heated to a temperature higher than the resin melting point and higher than one or more metal melting points to provide a heated resin composition; and wherein injecting said heated resin into a mold results in contact of said heated resin with one or more disposed heated metal member(s) to provide a composite member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for integrating at least two heat transfer members to provide an integrated composite member, the method comprising: a) disposing the at least two heat transfer members in a mold cavity, such that said heat transfer members each have at least one exposed surface forming a surface of a resin injection cavity; and b) injecting a thermally conductive resin into the resin injection cavity to contact the exposed surfaces of the at least two heat transfer members, to form the integrated composite member; wherein the thermally conductive resin has a thermal conductivity of at least 0.7 W/mK or higher.

Abstract: An encapsulated stator assembly comprising a stator core of laminated electromagnetic steel sheets and containing wire wound coils; an insulator covering the stator core positioned between the stator core and the wire wound coils; wherein an encapsulating polymer composition substantially encapsulates the stator core and the wire wound coils and the insulator and an adhesive component is interfaced between the stator core and the encapsulating polymer composition and wherein the encapsulating polymer composition comprises a thermally conductive polymer composition having a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.6 W/mK. A method for making the encapsulated stator assembly is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A stator assembly and a method for making a stator assembly wherein the stator assembly is over-molded with thermally conductive and electrically insulating polymer composition. The stator core of the stator assembly is coated with adhesive component to provide higher heat transfer at the interface of stator core and over-molded insulator and coil.

Abstract: Thermally conductive polymer resin compositions comprising polymer, spherical or granular shape thermally conductive filler, and platy thermally conductive filler, and optionally a polymeric toughening agent. The compositions are particularly useful for metal/polymer hybrid parts.

Abstract: Thermally conductive polymer resin compositions comprising polymer, calcium fluoride, glass flake and optionally, polymeric toughening agent are particularly useful for metal/polymer hybrid parts and as encapsulants.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having good electromagnetic shielding properties and high stiffness comprising thermoplastic polymer, metal alloy having a melting point of between about 200° C. and 500° C.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer composition comprising liquid crystalline polymer; metal alloy having a melting point of between about 200° C. and about 500° C.; and thermally conductive filler other than the metal alloy. The composition has a volume resistivity of at least about 1×1013 ?·cm and a thermal conductivity of at least about 0.7 W/m·K.

Abstract: The polyamide resin composition of the present invention is useful as a sound dampening material and includes (1) 30-97 wt % polyamide selected from (a) crystalline polyamide, (b) amorphous polyamide, or a mixture of (a) and (b), and (2) 1-30 wt % of a mercaptobenzoimidazole The polyamide resin composition of the present invention can further include a plasticizer or an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Viscoelastic resin compositions are provided, comprising aliphatic polyamide, polyamide 6T6I, and select plasticizers, all in advantageous weight percentages. Structural laminates including such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame resistant polyamide resin compositions for moulded articles and articles formed therefrom, comprising aromatic polyamide with phosphinate and/or diphosphinate flame retardant and, optionally, glass fibers. Further provided are articles for use in a variety of applications including electrical and electronic parts requiring electrical insulation.

Abstract: Polyamide resin compositions suitable for molded articles comprising polyamide, thermoplastic polyphenol, and of carbon fiber are disclosed. These may optionally include aramid fiber and zinc oxide whisker. Such compositions show remarkable shielding performance when subjected to electromagnetic fields, and with outstanding control of warpage and toughness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame resistant polyamide resin compositions for moulded articles and articles formed therefrom, comprising aromatic polyamide with phosphinate and/or diphosphinate flame retardant and, optionally, glass fibers. Further provided are articles for use in a variety of applications including electrical and electronic parts requiring electrical insulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame resistant polyamide resin compositions for moulded articles and articles formed therefrom, comprising polyamide, phenolic resin, and a flame retardant comprising phosphinate and/or diphosphinate and, optionally, melamine derivatives. Further provided are articles for use in a variety of applications including electrical and electronic parts requiring electrical insulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to molded articles suitable for the transport or storage of fuels used in internal combustion engines and having improved fluid permeation barrier properties, made from a polyamide resin composition comprising: (a) 100 weight parts of a polyamide-containing compound, (b) 5 to 50 weight parts of phenolic novolac resin, and optionally (c) an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer impact modifier, where the impact modifier is present in up to 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition.