NYCOA NYFLEX
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Elastomeric Specialty Thermoplastic Polyamide

NYCOA’s NY-FLEX elastomeric line of engineered polyamides includes a variety of chemistries, including random copolymer alloys and polyether block copolymers (PEBA).  NY-FLEX grades provide superior flexibility, low material weight, and high-impact toughness in rubber replacement applications.

NY-FLEX is a unique product line, and only offered by NYCOA.

Sample Ny-Flex PEBA Grades

  • 480 (Shore D80)

  • 472 (Shore D72)

  • 463 (Shore D63)

 
 

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NY-FLEX® : Nylon block copolymers with polyether

Polyether -block -amide (PEBA) copolymers are true elastomeric grades that are based on nylon (Polyamide) hard segment and Polyether soft segment. They deliver excellent recovery and shock-absorbing properties. NYCOA offers PEBA grades in a range of hardness values from 45-80 Shore D. Customized grades are also offered with specialized additive packages for improved thermal stability, hydrolysis resistance, UV resistance, etc.

These elastomeric grades are used in sports and leisure, athletic shoes, ski boot components, and technical films.

 

Copolymers and alloys

NYCOA Copolymers and alloys are designed for superior flexibility and toughness at a significant cost advantage versus typical standard block copolymers. They also provide superior temperature stability and flexural modulus as low as 20,000 psi. NYCOA copolymers are suited for processing via injection molding and extrusion. Targeted applications include footwear & sporting equipment, mandrels for rubber hose construction, hook and loop fasteners, 3D printing filament, and multi/monolayer tubing (paint spray hose, air brake, and pneumatic tubing).