Agriculture

We provide both flexible and rigid PVC compounds available in a wide range of color options for applications in the agriculture industry.

Our AuroraGuard™ product line includes rigid and flexible compounds that provide high-heat, low-smoke zero-halogen and flame-retardant properties.

• AuroraGuard PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a thermoplastic semi-crystalline polymer and a type of polyester that provides high performance in demanding applications. It provides excellent chemical resistance, minimal shrinkage during forming, mechanical strength, and heat-resistance up to 150°C (or 200°C with glass-fiber reinforcement). AuroraGuard PBT can also be treated with flame retardants to make it noncombustible.
• AuroraGuard PC (polycarbonate) compounds are amorphous, thermoplastics that possess outstanding impact strength, excellent colorability and superior heat resistance. They also impart good electrical and thermal properties, low- temperature toughness, and superior dimensional stability. They can be provided unfilled or filled with specialized fillers, mineral or fiberglass reinforcement. PC compounds are available in flame-retardant grades (both non-halogenated and brominated), a wide range of melt viscosities, and can be offered with recyclable PC content and ultraviolet (UV) stabilized grades for outdoor weatherable applications. AuroraGuard PC products comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration), REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and UL listed (UL 94).
• AuroraGuard PC/ABS alloys provide impact strength, heat resistance, colorability, very good aesthetics, and dimensional stability. These alloys can be provided unfilled or filled with specialized fillers, mineral or fiberglass reinforcement. They are available in flame-retardant grades (both non-halogenated and brominated), a wide range of melt viscosities, recyclable PC/ABS content, and ultraviolet (UV) stabilized grades for outdoor weatherable applications.

AuroraShield™ PC/ASA (polycarbonate/acrylonitrile styrene acrylic) compounds are the result of alloying these two amorphous thermoplastics to take advantage of the polycarbonate’s toughness and the UV and moisture resistance of the terpolymer ASA. These compounds offer impact strength, heat resistance, colorability, very good aesthetics, and excellent weatherability. They can be provided unfilled or filled with specialized fillers, mineral or fiberglass reinforcement.

In the agricultural industry, both AuroraGuard PBT and AuroraShield PC/ASA are often used for tractor hoods.

AuroraTec™ represents Aurora Material Solutions’ line  weatherable and non-weatherable rigid PVC compounds

• AuroraTec PC/PBT (polycarbonate/polybutylene terephthalate) compounds are made from alloys of amorphous polycarbonate and the semi-crystalline polybutylene terephthalate resin. They offer excellent chemical resistance, making AuroraTec PC/PBT ideal for lawn and garden power equipment and outdoor water meter housings. These compounds also have high impact and heat resistance, as well as outstanding aesthetic and processability characteristics. AuroraTec PC/PBT has Impact-modified grades that can provide a high level of impact strength at low temperatures. Impact-modified AuroraTec PC/PBT grades can provide a high level of impact strength at low temperature. There are also flame-retardant grades (both non-halogenated and brominated), glass filled grades, and UV (ultra-violet) stabilized grades.
• AuroraTec PC/PET (polycarbonate/polyethylene terephthalate) also offers excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties, making it suitable for a wide range of military applications. They are also known for their durability and resistance to chemical, weather and UV exposure, making them suitable for harsh and demanding military environments.
• AuroraTec TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) composites are thermoplastic elastomers consisting of linear segmented block copolymers composed of hard and soft segments. These TPU grades are fiberglass-reinforced at varying levels. The fiberglass reinforcement offers excellent stiffness and mechanical strength while maintaining excellent abrasion, chemical, and oil and grease resistance, with improved heat resistance over an unreinforced TPU.

AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC is a cost-effective alternative to our thermoplastic elastomers. These compounds provide flexible PVC from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer* to semi-rigid, with specific gravities ranging from 1.15 to 1.65. We use various types of compound additives to promote plasticity and flexibility to meet specific needs, such as renewable non-phthalate, improved low temperature tolerance and biocides. When you’re looking for a compound that offers high-abrasion resistance and excellent processing properties, AuroraFlex SL is designed to produce longer-lasting materials, with no tearing.

AuroraFlex SBS and SEBS compounds utilize multiple TPE/TPR chemistries to impart high-performance properties for durability and easy processing. TPE options are available as low as 10A* up to 50D durometer hardness. Some of our TPEs are offered in clear, as well as oil free grades.

In addition to our existing portfolio, our team can work with you to engineer, test, manufacture and deliver a custom compound for your specific agriculture application.

* NOTE: Durometer hardness is measured with a calibrated durometer using the Shore Type-A scale in a room of consistent temperature. The indenter is inserted for 15 seconds to determine if it passes the ASTM D2240-Durometer Hardness test for the desired durometer.