Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
Weight Without Compromise
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are unique, high-density materials developed as effective alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. Formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins, these solutions offer densities similar to traditional metals while also providing design and processing flexibility because it can be extruded, molded, calendered or thermoformed into the final desired shape.
These customized density solutions are an excellent choice for applications where the touch, feel and look of metal can denote luxury and quality, such as spirits caps and closures, high-quality surface finishes and handles for oral and skincare products, and in more functional applications including golf clubs, cutlery, fishing tackle and other outdoor accessories where heft is necessary for optimal performance. The high-impact polypropylene (PP)-based grades offer an excellent combination of impact, density, flowability, and colorability properties.
In addition, several radiation-shielding grades are available to provide protection similar to lead-based materials at lighter weights or can match the density of lead when needed.
Impact
- Customized density with a wide range of specific gravities (1.2 - 11 gm/cm3)
- Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades
- Corrosion resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Design flexibility
- Good impact strength
- Elevated heat deflection temperature
- Can be metalized or electroplated to deliver the look and feel of metal
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| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components | Product Selection Guide | Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. | View |
| Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide for Luxury Closures | Processing & Design Guides | How Gravi-Tech makes the difference for packaging closures in the luxury cosmetics and spirits markets | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product/Service Overview | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (English) | Product/Service Overview | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (English language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging | Video | Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging (Chinese) | Video | Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version (Chinese) | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations for Luxury Cosmetics and Spirits Packaging | Application Overview | Add weight and aesthetics to your luxury packaging closure designs with density modified formulations | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ E2 Meat Box | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ formulations enable magnetic detection and color matching for E2 meat box. | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Knife Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ replaces aluminum in premium kitchen knife handle | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English & Spanish) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English & Spanish language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (Spanish) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (Spanish language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Perfume Cap | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-tech density modified formulations provide metallic finish in perfume cap | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Portable Speaker Component | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ solution replaces metal, providing greater design freedom for portable speaker component | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Tequila Bottle Closure | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-tech density modified formulations simplify processing of bottle closure | View |
| Hearing Protection Headset | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech formulations meet acoustic performance test and reduce weight in ear defenders. | View |
| Kitchen Knife Handles | Article | Cutlery manufacturer expands product line with dishwasher-safe knife handles featuring stainless steel-filled Gravi-Tech™ compound | View |
| Luxury Spirit Cap | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized Gravi-Tech™ formulation allowed electroplating to achieve weight, look and feel of metal | View |
| Luxury Toothbrush Base | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains performance for luxury toothbrush base | View |
| Plastic Piping System Flapper Valve - Case Study | Case Study | Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations replaces brass in pipe valve | View |
| Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (English) | Case Study | Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry (English language version) | View |
| Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study | Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry | View |
| Spirit Bottle Cap Disk | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer | View |
| Spirit Bottle Caps | Case Study (Snapshot) | Gravi-Tech™ material delivered customized density and supported electroplating to give the look and feel of metal | View |
Gravi-Tech™ High Density Formulations
Benefits & characteristics of this high performance alternative to lead and other traditional metals