Electrical & Electronics
Collaborating with industry leading manufacutrers, Ultrapolymers delivers a comprehensive portfolio tailored to address the diverse needs of the Electronics and Electrical (E&E) market. Our materials are designed to help your products meet the key challenges in today's E&E industry, such as cost-effectiveness, miniaturisation, reliability and an extended product lifespan.
In partnership with these industry leading suppliers, and Ultrapolymers knowledgeable team, we collaborate with our clients to make sure our materials, and their products, are fit for purpose now and through the products expected life.
Advantages
Custom compounds
Prime & Industrial quality
High performance materials with cost-saving opportunities
Various levels of flame retardant properties
Electrical insulation properties
Long term heat stability
US Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approvals
Resistance against stress cracking
Weather resistant as well as impact resistant products
Anti-static for low dust attraction
High crystallinity materials
Excellent surface finish
Metal Replacement Insights
Plastics in EV Chargers
Explore polymers suited for components of electric vehicle chargers
Explore this short piece of e-learning to get an introduction to the market of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers. Learn about the different types of EV charger, the key performance requirements of different components, the materials most often used and why, and the influence of sustainability on EV chargers.
Plastics in Electrical & Electronics
Learn what polymer is right for you
Do you want to understand the E&E (electrical & electronics) market a bit more, the different subsegments, regulations and approvals most commonly seen, the various polymers used, in which applications and why?
Expand your knowledge with the Academy, our learning and development hub dedicated to the polymer industry. Our short course Plastics in Electrical & Electronics introduces the E&E market, showing the breadth of products that fall under the E&E umbrella, the materials most often used and why, and the influence of sustainability on E&E.
Market segments
Consumer Electronics
Plastics have become an integral component of consumer electronics, offering lightweight, durable, safe and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of devices. From smartphones and laptops to televisions and audio equipment, plastic materials contribute to the sleek, modern designs synonymous with todays technology. The versatility of plastics allows the creation of intricate internal components, as well as resilient and aesthetically appealing outer casings. The numerous post processes which plastics can be subjected to allow for a variety of colours and finishes to differentiate brands and designs. As the focus on sustainability increases, the electronics industry is embracing eco-friendly, bioattributed, and recycled plastics as part of their effort to reduce the environmental impact of these devices.
Applications
- TV
- Radio & Multimedia
- Gaming
- Drones, Telephony
- Laptops
Consumer Electronics
Plastics have become an integral component of consumer electronics, offering lightweight, durable, safe and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of devices. From smartphones and laptops to televisions and audio equipment, plastic materials contribute to the sleek, modern designs synonymous with todays technology. The versatility of plastics allows the creation of intricate internal components, as well as resilient and aesthetically appealing outer casings. The numerous post processes which plastics can be subjected to allow for a variety of colours and finishes to differentiate brands and designs. As the focus on sustainability increases, the electronics industry is embracing eco-friendly, bioattributed, and recycled plastics as part of their effort to reduce the environmental impact of these devices.
Applications
- TV
- Radio & Multimedia
- Gaming
- Drones, Telephony
- Laptops
Electrical
In the electrical market, there is an evergrowing demand for faster, smaller and more sustainable devices. Consequently there is an increasing need for novel polymers to help advance electrical products. Ultrapolymers works closely with its supply partners to bring new, advanced polymers to the market and meet the evolving demands of the industy.
Applications
- TV
- Radio & Multimedia
- Gaming
- Drones & Telephony
- Laptops
Electrical
In the electrical market, there is an evergrowing demand for faster, smaller and more sustainable devices. Consequently there is an increasing need for novel polymers to help advance electrical products. Ultrapolymers works closely with its supply partners to bring new, advanced polymers to the market and meet the evolving demands of the industy.
Applications
- TV
- Radio & Multimedia
- Gaming
- Drones & Telephony
- Laptops
Electrical components
The importance of plastics in the production of Electrical Components is increasingly significant with materials offering durability, flame retardancy and cost-effective solutions for a variety of applications. Plastic materials ensure safety and reliability while maintaining a lightweight and compact form factor. Advances in flame-retardant and heat-resistant plastics have further enhanced the performance of electrical components, contributing to their widespread adoption across the industry. As the focus on sustainability grows, the use of bioattributed, biopolymers and recycled plastics grow and are increasingly seen as an important feature in the purchasing decision.
Applications
- Electrical devices
- Connectors
- Switchgear and control gears
- Measuring instruments
- Protective devices, wiring systems
Electrical components
The importance of plastics in the production of Electrical Components is increasingly significant with materials offering durability, flame retardancy and cost-effective solutions for a variety of applications. Plastic materials ensure safety and reliability while maintaining a lightweight and compact form factor. Advances in flame-retardant and heat-resistant plastics have further enhanced the performance of electrical components, contributing to their widespread adoption across the industry. As the focus on sustainability grows, the use of bioattributed, biopolymers and recycled plastics grow and are increasingly seen as an important feature in the purchasing decision.
Applications
- Electrical devices
- Connectors
- Switchgear and control gears
- Measuring instruments
- Protective devices, wiring systems
Electronic components
In electronic components the use of advanced polymers allow the design of lighter, more efficient and technologically advanced products. From insulating materials that ensure safety in high-voltage applications to flexible materials for wearable electronics, Ultrapolymers' broad portfolio can help to find the best solution for your product.
Applications
- Connectors
- Switchgear and control gears
- Measuring instruments
- Protective devices
- Wiring systems
Electronic components
In electronic components the use of advanced polymers allow the design of lighter, more efficient and technologically advanced products. From insulating materials that ensure safety in high-voltage applications to flexible materials for wearable electronics, Ultrapolymers' broad portfolio can help to find the best solution for your product.
Applications
- Connectors
- Switchgear and control gears
- Measuring instruments
- Protective devices
- Wiring systems
Lighting
The lighting industry has evolved over recent years as have the plastics used within it. In the past the main focus was the high temperatures associated with filament bulbs and halogen bulbs but with the evolution of LEDs coupled with the introdcution of smart lighting demands have changed. Plastics are used widely in the production of light diffusers, lenses, and enclosures. The use of heat-resistant, thermally-conductive and flame-retardant plastics ensures safety and longevity in lighting products. As the focus on sustainability intensifies there has been increased adoption of recycled materials in lighting production.
Applications
- Light bulbs
- Lighting fixtures
- Exit signs
- Thermal LED strips
Lighting
The lighting industry has evolved over recent years as have the plastics used within it. In the past the main focus was the high temperatures associated with filament bulbs and halogen bulbs but with the evolution of LEDs coupled with the introdcution of smart lighting demands have changed. Plastics are used widely in the production of light diffusers, lenses, and enclosures. The use of heat-resistant, thermally-conductive and flame-retardant plastics ensures safety and longevity in lighting products. As the focus on sustainability intensifies there has been increased adoption of recycled materials in lighting production.
Applications
- Light bulbs
- Lighting fixtures
- Exit signs
- Thermal LED strips
Wire and Cable
Polymers are extensively used in wire and cable production, they offer insulation, durability and flexibility to protect the valuable wiring contained within. Numerous materials are used in the production however their roles are all relatively similar to aid protection, identification and safety. These materials help create wiring solutions which meet the strict demands of their applications be the end use automotive, home electrics or appliances.
Applications
- Power systems
- Wiring harnesses
- Fibreoptics
- High Voltage equipment
Wire and Cable
Polymers are extensively used in wire and cable production, they offer insulation, durability and flexibility to protect the valuable wiring contained within. Numerous materials are used in the production however their roles are all relatively similar to aid protection, identification and safety. These materials help create wiring solutions which meet the strict demands of their applications be the end use automotive, home electrics or appliances.
Applications
- Power systems
- Wiring harnesses
- Fibreoptics
- High Voltage equipment
