{"id":2502,"date":"2026-06-15T16:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:07:21","slug":"lcp-celanese-vectra-e130i","status":"publish","type":"material_model","link":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/materials\/liquid-crystal-polymer-lcp\/lcp-celanese-vectra-e130i\/","title":{"rendered":"LCP-Celanese Vectra E130i"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vectra E130i Structural Mechanics & Anisotropic Shrinkage Profile<\/h2>\n

Celanese\u2122 Vectra\u00ae E130i is a 30% glass fiber reinforced Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) resin, certified to deliver unmatched mechanical stiffness, ultra-thin flowability, and low-warpage properties under ISO\/ASTM standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parametro strutturale\/fisico<\/th>\nVectra E130i Tested Spec<\/th>\n5G & Connector Advantage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Modulo a trazione<\/td>\n15.0 GPa (15,000 MPa) (ISO 527-1,2)<\/td>\nProvides extraordinary, metal-like structural stiffness, preventing part deflection during dynamic multi-pin automated terminal insertions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flow Shrinkage<\/td>\nNearly Zero (0.02% to 0.05% parallel)<\/td>\nHighly oriented polymer chains align along the flow direction, eliminating linear thermal shrinkage and ensuring precise dimensional stability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distorsione al Calore (HDT)<\/td>\n275 \u00b0C (DAM @ 1.80 MPa)<\/td>\nMaintains unbending mechanical stiffness under high-heat SMT lead-free reflow (melting point 340\u00b0C), preventing pin alignment drift.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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Ultra-Thin Wall Process Adaptability for Vectra E130i<\/h2>\n

With its ultra-low melt viscosity and high self-reinforcing crystallinity, Vectra E130i processes predictably inside sub-millimeter cavities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Categoria del componente<\/th>\nFocus sul processo di stampaggio<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Fine-Pitch Board-to-Board (B2B) Connectors<\/td>\nExcellent. The primary process for Vectra E130i. Optimized for multi-cavity, ultra-thin-walled connector grids with wall thicknesses down to 0.1mm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High-Speed SMT Assemblies<\/td>\nExcellent. Resists blistering during high-temperature surface mount technology (SMT) reflow, ensuring flawless flat surfaces.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Camera Module Carriers<\/td>\nGood. Outstanding dimensional stability, low outgassing, and excellent flow properties prevent structural warping in delicate smartphone lenses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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LCP-Celanese Vectra E130i Tooling & Knit-Line Management Blueprint<\/h2>\n

Molding an ultra-high flow, semi-crystalline polymer like Vectra E130i requires strict weld-line optimization and anisotropic shrinkage compensation:<\/p>\n

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Compensating for Anisotropic Shrinkage<\/p>\n

Vectra E130i exhibits almost zero shrinkage in the flow direction (0.02%\u20130.05%) but significantly higher shrinkage perpendicular to the flow (0.35%). Our in-house tooling division uses 5-axis CNC machines to cut precise mold cavities and balance cooling paths, preventing uneven thermal contraction and part warping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Optimizing Weak Weld Lines (Knit Lines)<\/p>\n

LCP molecules align heavily along the flow direction. This orientation causes weld lines (where two flow fronts meet) to be mechanically weak. Jucheng\u2019s tooling engineers conduct detailed Moldflow simulations during our free 24-hour DFM phase to position gates strategically, shifting weld lines away from high-stress zones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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S136 Mirror-Polished Tooling (Purity Preservation)<\/p>\n

Due to the extreme clamping pressures and melt velocities of LCP E130i, Jucheng\u2019s tooling division uses hardened, corrosion-resistant S136 stainless steel molds. We heat-treat cavities to 52 HRC and design generous draft angles (minimum 1.5\u00b0 to 2.0\u00b0) to ensure clean part release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Protocollo Esteso di Pre-Essiccazione con Essiccante<\/p>\n

While LCP absorbs minimal water, moisture causes hydrolytic splay and weld line degradation. We desiccant-dry Vectra E130i resin at 150\u00b0C (302\u00b0F) for 4 hours, keeping internal moisture below 0.01% to secure optimal molecular bonds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Key Application Fields for LCP-Celanese Vectra E130i<\/h2>\n
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  • 5G Telecommunications & High-Density Electronics:<\/strong> Fine-pitch board-to-board connectors, USB Type-C plugs, SIM card slots, CPU sockets, camera module frames, and high-frequency RF connectors.<\/li>\n
  • Gruppi propulsori e sensori per automotive (IATF 16949):<\/strong> Ignition coil bobbins, transmission sensors, powertrain control modules, LED lamp sockets, and electric water pump sensors.<\/li>\n
  • Strumenti medici (conformi ISO 13485):<\/strong> Punte chirurgiche minimamente invasive, connettori medici di alta gamma, bobine per cartucce diagnostiche e componenti per cateteri che richiedono saldatura SMT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Vectra E130i Structural Mechanics & Anisotropic Shrinkage Profile Celanese\u2122 Vectra\u00ae E130i is a 30% glass fiber reinforced Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) resin, certified to deliver unmatched mechanical stiffness, ultra-thin flowability, and low-warpage properties under ISO\/ASTM standards: Structural\/Physical Parameter Vectra E130i Tested Spec 5G & Connector Advantage Tensile Modulus 15.0 GPa (15,000 MPa) (ISO 527-1,2) Provides […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2532,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-2502","material_model","type-material_model","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/material_model\/2502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/material_model"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/material_model"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}