Ovation Polymers

Compounding for Specialty Polymers

Ovation Polymers is a specialty engineered plastic compounder headquartered in Medina, Ohio. Our compounding offerings range from routine to specialized processes such as dispersion, reactive extrusion, grafting, cross-linking polymers, devolatilization, performance/functional fiber reinforcement, and the processing of nano-engineered molecules.

We offer ESD protection, electrically conductive- and ESD-safe materials, thermal management solutions with thermally conductive plastics (TCP), fire and flammability solutions with flame retardant materials, high-temperature materials, plating grade materials, and specialty TPEs that easily bond to a variety of substrate materials. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our specialty polymers and performance polymers.

Featured Conductive Specialty Polymers

Electrically Conductive OpteSTAT™ compounds are our patented carbon-nanotube-based specialty polymer compounds and composites designed for exceeding the challenging performance requirements for ESD-safe applications in the disk drive, semiconductor, and electronics industries, as well as automotive, industrial, and wire and cable industries.

Thermally Conductive Nemcon™ compounds, based on our patented technology platform, are ideal for heat sink applications in LED as well as for other thermal management challenges in electronics, industrial, and automotive applications.

Quality Systems and Certifications

ISO 9001: 2015 certification in March of 2018

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ISO 9001: 2008 certification in April of 2009 to April of 2017

ISO 9001: 2000 from May of 2006 to April of 2009

Our Approach

  • Ovation Polymers strives to meet and exceed customer expectations through employing systems in manufacturing and business that encompass reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a sense of urgency in meeting customer requirements.
  • Ovation Polymers stresses the importance of worker protection through safety, quality systems, and production training.
  • Our experienced manufacturing team works diligently to meet customer requirements in product quality, on-time delivery, production yields, and inventory accuracy of toll compounded products and Ovation Polymers’ brand products.
  • We value open, frank communication with our customers and believe this is central to achieving agility. We honor people with the courage to express their ideas to our accessible technical support team.
  • Honesty and integrity are the foundation of our organization. We believe in honesty with our customers, clients, employees, investors, and ourselves.
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Featured Performance Polymers

The Performance Polymer Compounds business group provides innovative performance polymers, application development, and custom compounds and composites. Please use the Product Selection Matrix below to decide which performance polymer product is right for your application. Click on any product names below for more information.

For product inquiries and more information, please call us at 1-330-723-5686, toll-free at 1-866-99-OPTEM, or email us here.

General Application: Product Type / Features: Potential Applications: Product Name:
Electro-Static Control Carbon Nanotube (CNT)
ESD Compounds
  • Proprietary Dispersion
  • Improved Physical Properties
  • Ease of Processing
  • Semiconductor
    Disk Drives
    Thermoformed Trays
    Injection Molded Trays
    Circuit Protection
    OpteSTAT ™
    Electro-Static Control Electrically Conductive
  • Carbon Fiber Compounds
  • Carbon Powder Compounds
  • Metal-Filled Compounds
  • Graphite/Graphene
  • Gaskets
    Product Assembly Housing
    Component Housings
    Surface Mount Connectors
    Thermoformed Trays
    Nemcon™ E
    Thermal Management Thermally Conductive
  • Excellent Heat Transfer
  • Metal Replacement
  • Corrosion Resistant
  • Cost Savings
  • Heat Sinks
    Chip Sets
    Instrument Housings
    Motors / Armatures
    Transformers
    Nemcon™ H
    High Performance Composites Thermally and/or Electrically Conductive
  • Bakeable Applications
  • High Chemical Resistance
  • High Temperature Resistance
  • Structural Grades
  • Electrical Housings / Connectors
    Disk Drive Components
    Structural Parts
    Medical Components
    Industrial Parts
    UTTAP™
    Performance Masterbatches Custom-Engineered Masterbatches
  • Addresses Material Challenges
  •    for New Technologies
    Medical Devices
    Industrial Electronics
    Consumer Electronics
    Precision-Engineered  Components
    Arcticon™

    Thermally Conductive Compounds: Nemcon™ H

    Ovation Polymers™ Nemcon™ H melt-processable thermally conductive polymers are based on our patented technology platform. These products are ideal for replacing aluminum as low-weight heat sinks in LED bulbs and modules. We offer a wide range of grades for molding and extrusion processing with performance characteristics such as flame retardancy (UL 94 V0), surface finish, high die-electric strength (above 5KV of breakdown voltage), ease of processing, mechanical properties, and customized platable and paintable grades.

    Technical Features

    • Ideal for Aluminum Replacement
    • Optional Electrical Conductivity
    • Custom Solutions with Tailored Conductivities
    • In-Plane Conductivity Up to 20 W/mK
    • Through-Plane Conductivity Up to 3.5 W/mK
    • Consistent Quality and Clean Products

    Advantages:

    Excellent Heat Transfer:

    • Heating and Cooling Applications
    • Heat Dissipation can be Superior to Metals
    • Integrate Cooling into More Parts

    Lightweight:

    • 40% Lighter than Metals

    Superior Product Performance:

    • Greater Reliability
    • Longer Service Life
    • Higher Operating Levels

    Cost Savings:

    • Cost Effective Processing
    • Part Consolidation
    • Eliminate/Reduce Secondary Operations

    Corrosion Resistant

    Potential Applications:

    Electronics:

    • LED Fixtures
    • Heat Sinks
    • Housings/Enclosures
    • Interface Materials
    • Chipsets and IC Assembly
    • Connectors

    Automotive:

    • Under-Hood Components
    • Radiator End Caps
    • Fuel Pumps
    • LED Displays
    • Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
    • Fuel Cells

    Industrial:

    • Coils
    • Pumps
    • Motors/Armatures
    • Transformers

    Heating and Cooling:

    • Heat Exchangers
    • Radiant Heating
    • Pipe/Tubing
    • HVAC

    Medical:

    • Devices
    • Instrument Housings
    • Profiles

    Nemcon™ H: List of Available Product Grades:

    • Nemcon™ H LCP
    • Nemcon™ H PPS
    • Nemcon™ H PC
    • Nemcon™ H POM
    • Nemcon™ H PC/ABS
    • Nemcon™ H PA
    • Nemcon™ H PEI
    • Nemcon™ H PPO
    • Nemcon™ H SPS
    • Nemcon™ H PE
    • Nemcon™ H PP
    • Nemcon™ H TPU

    Nemcon™ H: Technical Data Sheets:

    Please email us for technical data sheets.

    Toll Compounding

    Ovation Polymers has a total of 105,000 sq. feet of production plant, warehouse, and office space. We provide specialty toll compounding services, with special capabilities of processing materials such as carbon nanotubes. We also offer trial runs on your tolling and compounding projects. We specialize in our proprietary products such as Thermally Conductive and Electrically Conductive materials, which can be customized to your needs. We’ll work closely with you to achieve your goals.

    For toll compounding inquiries or more information, please call us at 1-330-723-5686, toll-free at 1-866-99-OPTEM, or email us here.

    Characteristics:

    • Large, medium, or small production lots
    • Specialty compounding
    • Liquid injection and vacuum devolatilization capabilities
    • Difficult-to-make products
    • Full service from trials to production

    Equipment and Capabilities:

    • Quality Standard – ISO 9001:2015 certified
    • Twin screw extrusion process
    • Proprietary process design
    • Five production lines
    • Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) compounding
    • Complex process design flexibility

    Contact Us

    Ready to get started with our specialty polymers, performance polymers, or toll compounding services? Get in touch with our team here. We’ll work closely with you to identify the right material solution for your application.