Shape Memory Polymer PNM6520, Ether Type

Technical Specifications:

1. Material Type:
   • Shape Memory Polymer (SMP): Ether-based polymer, engineered for high-performance shape memory behavior.
2. Grade:
   • PNM6520, a specialized grade tailored for thermal and mechanical shape memory applications.
3. Thermal Properties:
   • Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Typically 60–80°C, allowing precise shape recovery upon heating.
   • Thermal Stability: Stable up to 220–250°C, depending on processing conditions.
4. Mechanical Properties:
   • Elastic Modulus: Balances stiffness and flexibility, suitable for deformation and recovery cycles.
   • Shape Fixity Ratio: High, typically above 95%, ensuring temporary shape retention.
   • Shape Recovery Ratio: Greater than 97%, enabling near-complete return to the original shape.
5. Chemical Resistance:
   • Ether backbone provides resistance to oils, solvents, and most common chemicals.
6. Processing:
   • Compatible with molding, extrusion, injection molding, and 3D printing techniques.
   • Can be thermally programmed for specific shape memory applications.

Applications:

1. Medical Devices:
   • Expandable stents, orthodontic devices, and self-adjusting medical tools.
2. Aerospace:
   • Deployable structures and components for satellite and aircraft systems.
3. Automotive:
   • Smart seals, temperature-responsive components, and adaptive aerodynamics.
4. Consumer Goods:
   • Smart textiles, self-adjusting footwear, and flexible eyewear frames.
5. Electronics:
   • Actuators and flexible components for smart and wearable devices.
6. Robotics:
   • Soft robotics requiring adaptive and morphing structures.
7. Packaging:
   • Intelligent and adaptive packaging solutions for temperature-sensitive goods.