Essemplex

Essemplex is a fully formable, thermoplastic shape memory polymer (SMP) resin. Like other thermoplastics, the polymer is easily processed into memory shapes using conventional methods. Once formed, the polymer exhibits shape memory properties.

CRG Industries offers two versions of Essemplex, with SMP activation temperatures of 34°C and 43°C. The material will be supplied in pelleted form. The SMP heating and reshaping process can be repeated without loss of the memory shape or degradation of the material.

Features and Benefits

   • Reconfigurable
   • Formable
   • Versatile design options
   • Compatible with conventional processing
      methods such as:
      o Injection molding
      o Thermoforming
      o Extrusion

Please call or e-mail us for more information about Essemplex or to discuss your application.

Data Sheet | Disclaimer

Temperature	Properties
Above melt temperature (T_m)	• Can be molded and cooled to hold nearly any memory shape • Can be melted and remolded into a new memory shape
Above activation temperature (T_g)	• Can be shaped and cooled into a new shape if constrained • Will return to original memory shape if left unconstrained
Below T_g	• Remains rigid in the desired shape

Possible Applications

Custom molds
Toys
Furniture
Architectural elements
Smart fasteners
Switchable mounting brackets
Mass-produced consumer goods
Custom grips and handles
Auto body parts
Customizable, reusable molds

Property*	Essemplex AF34	Essemplex AB43	Test Method
Thermal
*Glass transition temperature (T_g)*	93°F (34°C)	109°F (43°C)	DSC
*Melting Point (T_m)*	297°F (147°C)	437°F (225°C)	DSC
Mechanical (at room temperature)
Tensile Strength	1200 psi (9 MPa)**	7700 psi (53 MPa)	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	---	350,000 psi (2400 MPa)	ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation to Break	210%*	85%	ASTM D638

*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements were taken below the T_g of
Essemplex.
**Results for AF34 from modified ASTM method.

CRG Industries, LLC
2750 Indian Ripple Rd.
Dayton, OH 45440
937.458.0210