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HYTAC syntactic and solid polymer materials for
plug assist thermoforming
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HYTAC® Plug Assist Materials
Working directly with
thermoformers, tool & mold makers and machine builders, CMT
Materials has developed a family of products that allow our customers to
utilize the right material for their specific part and sheet application. The
proper plug material may lead to improved material distribution, elimination of
mark-off and chill lines, elimination of thin areas, faster cycle times, better
part clarity, improvements in haze and gloss, better part strength and less
material and energy usage. Our HYTAC products are available in rod, sheet and
block, in a wide variety of sizes. A large inventory of
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Standard Grades
- HYTAC-W (pdf)
350°F Epoxy
Syntactic The industry standard white syntactic. Provides low thermal
conductivity and specific heat. Works well with most standard polymer sheet
such as PVC, PS and PE.
- HYTAC-B1X (pdf)
Engineered 350°F
Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam This light blue thermoplastic syntactic is
considered by many to be the best plug material available. It machines without
dust like a solid polymer, but provides the heat transfer properties of a
syntactic. The toughness also allows for machining fine detail. Has been used
effectively with most polymers, but works especially well with PP, PE, and
PET.
- HYTAC-WFT (pdf)
425°F Smooth Epoxy
Syntactic with Teflon® for Improved Slip This product incorporates
Teflon directly into its syntactic structure for even better slip. This light
green material is used in difficult applications where polymer sticking and
plug residue build-up are a problem, such as PE and barrier
materials.
- HYTAC-FLX (pdf)
Tough, Flexible 350°F
Epoxy Copolymer Syntactic This thermoset copolymer syntactic is quite
unique, providing the toughness and flexibility of a thermoplastic, with the
thermal stability of a thermoset. It also offers the added machining benefit of
little or no dust and minimal wear on tools. Further, this tough syntactic may
be easily polished to a smooth surface for better part finish..
- HYTAC-WF (pdf)
High Strength, High Clarity,
450°F Epoxy Syntactic Developed for smooth surface plugs, this
material has been used to replace Teflon® coated and high temperature plug
materials. Works extremely well with APET, CPET and polyolefins and polishes to
a beautiful finish. With three times the strength of standard syntactic, it has
also been used in areas where plug breakage is a problem
Specialty Grades
- HYTAC-A (pdf)
PEI Polymer for Clear PP Applications
Newly introduced solution for clear PP cup applications. This solid polymer may be machined to a highly polished surface to eliminate scratches and marking when final part clarity is critical.
- HYTAC-FLXT (pdf)
Smooth-Surface and Tough 350°F
Epoxy Copolymer Syntactic Combining the toughness of the standard FLX formulation with the improved slip of our Teflon impregnated syntactic, this recently developed product offers a combination of unusual properties that allow for a smooth, highly polished surface with enough friction to insure good thickness distribution.
- HYTAC-C (pdf)
One Component Castable Epoxy
Syntactic For customers who would like to form their own plugs, this
liquid syntactic may be poured into a mold or cavity and heat
cured.
- HYTAC-LP (pdf)
Specially Formulated Epoxy
Syntactic for Large Plug Applications When forming very large plugs,
this system is used in place of the conventional process of bonding blocks or
sheets. This unique approach eliminates problems associated with bonding
markoff, exotherm cracking, shrinkage and mismatch materials. Most customers
see a significant cost and weight reduction when compared to bonding
techniques.
- HYTAC-Rx (pdf)
The newest and most exciting
addition to CMT's HYTAC family of high performance syntactic
materials. Developed to meet the specific demands of the pharmaceutical
packaging industry, HYTAC-Rx is available in both a high-slip and a high-stick
formulation. These material options provide the manufacturer with greater
control over the thermoforming process, and the ability to optimize plug assist
tooling for better material distribution and performance. HYTAC-Rx is the first
and only material designed specifically for pharmaceutical blister tooling.
HYTAC-Rx syntactic materials are food contact grade and are listed in Drug
Master File (DMF) number 21370.
- HYTAC-B (pdf)
Engineered Polymer with
Excellent Heat Resistance A solid polymer, this product is recommended
as a replacement for Delrin , nylon or other commonly used plug polymers while
providing better heat resistance. Used mainly in shallow draw applications
where sheet distribution is not critical.

HYTAC® Plug Assist Stock ListStandard Sizes and Shapes
- HYTAC-W
(pdf)
350°F Epoxy Syntactic
- HYTAC-B1X
(pdf)
Engineered 350°F Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam
- HYTAC-WF (pdf)
High
Strength, High Clarity, 450°F Epoxy Syntactic
- HYTAC-WFT
(pdf)
425°F Smooth Epoxy Syntactic with Teflon® for Improved
Slip
- HYTAC-FLX (pdf)
New!
Tough, Flexible Epoxy Copolymer Syntactic
- HYTAC-B
(pdf)
Engineered Polymer with Excellent Heat Resistance
- HYTAC-Rx
(pdf)
Pharmaceutical Grade Syntactic Plug Material
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