Ticona, a global engineering thermoplastics supplier and the world’s largest producer of liquid crystal polymer (LCP), has helped pioneer the use of this high-performance plastic in high-brightness LEDs.

For LED housing material, Vectra® LCP provides the features and benefits expected of a high-performance engineering polymer.

In precision molding applications, Vectra LCP replicates thin and intricate housing features. Because it withstands temperatures well above 300°C, it preserves LED integrity during lead-free reflow soldering. Vectra LCP has negligible outgassing, so its volatiles will not fog the lens or affect contacts.

Ticona also serves as a technology partner, helping its LED customers make optimum use of its high-performance engineering polymers with an array of design, analytical and molding support services.

Ticona is active in other lighting areas, including Vectra LCP for high temperature sockets and bezels in advanced automotive lighting systems and Celanex® PBT for auto bezels and housings.