Currently common pen motor casing materials include engineering plastics, aluminum alloys, magnesium aluminum/magnesium lithium alloys, carbon fiber composite materials, etc. Among them, engineering plastics have good processing performance, light weight, and relatively low price With such advantages, it is widely used in the casings of mid- to low-end laptops and some cost-effective gaming notebooks.
Figure Acer Nitro 5 case is made of PC/ABS material
Commonly used materials for laptop plastic casings include PC/ABS, PC+GF, PPS, etc., among which PC/ABS is the mainstream. PC/ABS is an engineering plastic alloy obtained by blending and modifying PC and ABS. It not only has the excellent heat and weather resistance, dimensional stability and impact resistance of PC resin, but also has the excellent processing fluidity of ABS resin. It can be used to manufacture thin-walled and complex-shaped products with excellent performance, such as consumer electronics casings such as mobile phones/laptops.
Figure PC/ABS material, source LG Chem official website
In the field of notebook computers, PC/ABS alloy is an irreplaceable shell plastic material in the short term. It is widely used and has huge market demand.
From the perspective of the supply chain, the top four suppliers of basic raw materials PC/ABS have almost a monopoly on laptop casing raw materials PC/ABS.
market. In addition to these international chemical giants that occupy major market shares, domestic modified plastics companies such as Kingfa Technology, Chongqing Liangyun, Chongqing Baoge Electronics, Chongqing Zhenbo Plastic, Chongqing Youqiang Polymer, etc. are also actively entering the market. electricity market. Next, let’s take a look at the main suppliers of PC/ABS materials for pen motor cases:
1.Japanese Emperor
Founded in 1918, Teijin is one of the leading polycarbonate resin manufacturers. “Multilon®” is PC/ABS developed by Teijin
A series of polymer alloys that combine the advantages of both polycarbonate (PC) resin and ABS resin and are widely used in electrical appliances, electronics, office equipment, lighting fixtures, precision machinery, automotive parts, household products and other fields.
Figure Teijin Multilon® is applied to laptop casing
Figure Teijin “Multilon®” series PC/ABS alloy composition diagram
2. Covestro
As the world’s leading polycarbonate supplier, Covestro can provide notebook computer manufacturers with high-performance polycarbonate material solutions, including carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate, thin-walled flame-retardant polycarbonate and Bayblende® series
PC/ABS, etc., meet the requirements of notebook products such as high rigidity, high strength, thin wall flame retardancy, flexible color matching, and low carbon and environmental protection. While ensuring functionality, they also take into account product aesthetics and sustainable development.
Figure Covestro materials are used in pen motor casings
3. Mitsubishi Japan
Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics’ products include XANTAR® PC and PC/ABS, IUPILON® PC, NOVAREX® PC, RENY® polyamide MXD6
Resin and more. Among them, XANTAR® PC and PC/ABS have very good mechanical properties, high impact strength and high dimensional stability even at low temperatures as low as -40°C, and can be used
Various continuous operating temperatures from -40°C to 120°C, stable electrical characteristics and self-extinguishing properties, and are widely used in automotive, electrical and electronic fields.
4.LG Chem
LG Chem was founded in 1947. Its main businesses include basic materials, batteries, information electronic materials, materials and life sciences. LUPOY is LG Chem’s perfect cushioning material based on PC and passed ABS
Styrenic resins and alloys (Alloy)
High-functional engineering plastics with improved physical properties, such as excellent mechanical properties, excellent thermal properties, high transparency, impact resistance, etc., are widely used in the fields of automobiles, smartphones, TV casings, and notebook casings.
Figure LG Chem PC & PC/ABS Lupoy® application in notebook computers
Figure LG Chem PCR 50%, PC+MF25% applied to notebook bottom cover
5.SABIC
As a premium supplier of high-performance materials solutions, SABIC
With an extensive material portfolio in the field of consumer electronics, SABIC’s thermoplastic technology combines excellent mechanical properties, versatile colorability and processability to make products more durable, reliable, lighter and have better durability. Responsive and visually unique.
In the field of notebook computers, SABIC’s special materials business has a series of product lines including LNP, NORYL, and ULTEM, which can provide comprehensive innovative solutions for notebook computers.
6. Kingfa Technology
Kingfa Technology is the largest plastic modification company in Asia. Its products cover six categories: modified plastics, completely biodegradable plastics, special engineering plastics, carbon fiber and composite materials, light hydrocarbon and hydrogen energy, and medical and health polymer material products. In the field of laptops, Kingfa Technology also has comprehensive solutions from chassis to cooling fans. The PPE alloy material it developed is the designated material for Apple’s ultra-thin laptop fans, and it has been Lenovo’s green and low-carbon partner and supplier for 15 years. business. In addition, Kingfa Technology has also obtained ODM
Factory approved by Quanta.
