LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer): Injection Molding Resin
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Springboard utilizes LCP (liquid crystal polymer), an exotic injection molding resin, to produce a wide range of precision parts and components for our customers. LCP exhibits many highly desirable properties, including:
- High mechanical strength at high temperatures
- Inherently flame retardant
- Good weatherability
- Extreme chemical resistance
- Resistant to stress cracking
LCP is sold under a variety of names you are likely already familiar with, such as Kevlar, Vectra and Zenite.
LCP Molding Services
Applications for LCP
Liquid crystal polymer materials are useful for a broad range of applications, including, but not limited to:
- Parts for microwave ovens
- Circuit board (PCB) parts
- Parts for electric motors
- Cookware
- Semiconductor handling devices
- Chip carriers
- Coiling parts
- Socket connectors
Is Liquid Crystal Polymer Right for Your Project?
At Springboard, our team has extensive experience with injection molding, and has worked with all types of polymers, including liquid crystal polymer materials. We will work with you to determine whether LCP is the right injection molding resin for your application and performance requirements.
Contact Springboard for LCP Injection Molding & More
To learn more about the advantages of LCP or to discuss your injection molding project, contact Springboard today.
