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What are SIMONA PMC’s standard quality tolerances? Specific quality tolerances differ by product and end customer requirements but as a standard PMC uses the following standard tolerances: Length: target +/- 1/4" Width: target +/- 1/8” Gauge: target +/- 5% Color: <1.5 DE* compared...

Is any information available on materials used for radomes? SIMONA PMC has done some testing for electrical properties on our PMC® 750 product, high gloss capped high melt strength TPO. The datasheet with the electrical properties included can be found below (Click here). For...

Where can I get starting point recommendations for thermoforming or downstream processing of SIMONA PMC products? A detailed guide is available for OneStep® materials (Click here). For other thermoforming or technical assistance, reach out to our experiences team of technical experts (Click here).   Where...

Are SIMONA PMC materials REACH Compliant? RoHs? Proposition 65? See link for our statements on REACH and RoHS (Click here). Proposition 65 compliance is determined on a product-by-product basis and based upon review of raw material supplier SDS information. In general, ABS based products...

What can I use to clean SIMONA PMC materials? TPO Isopropyl alcohol or Simple Green® cleaners work well. Avoid oil-based products. ABS or ASA Simple soap and water are the best option. Avoid ketones or degreasers.  Weak acids or bases may be used with...

We inspect each return lot and issue a report indicating the level of contamination, if any. We will work with you to maximize the value of your return and resolve contamination issues for future buy back opportunities....

During your manufacturing processes, segregate your waste and trim scrap by resin material type and color. The more careful you are with isolating specific materials by product family and color, the more easily the load can be reprocessed for maximum return. Load your material into clean...

Contamination free material has the highest value for any extrusion operation. If you have the original sales order information and lot tracking numbers, PMC can help you recover the most value for your materials. Specification sheets on custom materials are very helpful and sampling may be...

Durable:  With improved impact strength over ABS, HIPS and Fiberglass materials, PMC’s diverse portfolio of high quality TPOs can withstand real world wear and tear, eliminating the need for costly secondary preventative measures, such as pre-drilling holes to prevent crack propagation. Cold Weather Performance:...