MetaLX™Metal-Effects Polymers

Combine the look of metal and the design freedom of plastic with Ticona’s MetaLX™ metal-effect polymers. Hostaform® POM, Celanex® PBT and Riteflex® TPC ET allow companies to navigate between appealing designs that will attract customers, and lower costs that will maximize profit margins.

Eliminating the need for paint and the probability of scratching and peeling make the metal-effect grades a designer’s dream.

Environmentally concerned users also find that the ability to eliminate painting is both responsible and cost effective. Whether replacing painted plastic or metal, metal-effect polymers can make a difference in your product.

Advantages of Ticona MetaLX metal-effect polymers

• Excellent mechanical performance
• Retains color after UV light and thermal exposure
• Delivers beautiful surface appearance and textures (replicates mold surface)
• Offers resistance to stains, scratches and most chemicals and cleaners
• Matches, or complements, mating metal parts
• Is non-thermally conductive and fingerprint resistant (vs. metal)