Introduction

Mitsubishi  Engineering-­Plastics  has  developed  a  high-­grade  acetal  copolymer  using  the  

Company's  proprietary  advanced  technologies.  lupital  is  a  high-­grade  copolymer  type  of  
acetal  resin  made  with  a  totally  new  process.  Our  integrated  production  system,  which  
takes  the  raw  material  methanol  through  to  the  end  product  in  pellet  form,  enables  us  to  
consistently  manufacture  and  supply  high-­quality  products.

To  meet  a  wide  range  of  customer  requirements,  lupital  is  produced  in  a  variety  of  grades.  
These  include  high-­performance  grades,  which  make  lupital  ideal  for  applications  in  such  
fields  as  electronics,  office  automation  equipment,  automobiles  and  precision  machinery.

Due  to  extensive  technological  know-­how  accumulated  through  long  experience,  

Mitsubishi  Engineering-­Plastics  is  the  top  producer  in  this  field.  From  applied  processing  
technology  for  grade  development  to  strict  quality  control  technology,  we  have  the  
capability  to  respond  to  an  array  of  customer  needs.

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Features  of  lupital

lupital is  a  crystalline  polymer  with  a  molecular  structure  of

-­[CH2-­O]n-­[CH2-­CH2-­O]m-­ and “C-­C” bond-­producing  copolymer  features.

• Well-­balanced  mechanical  properties  and  high  fatigue  resistance

• Excellent  anticreep properties

• Excellent  low  friction  and  anti-­wear  properties

• Wide  range  of  operating  temperatures

• High  oil  and  organic  chemical  resistance

• Excellent  thermal  stability  in  molding

The  manufacturing  process  for  lupital

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Grades  and  Special  Features

lupital  is  available  in  a  variety  of  grades  to  suit  many  applications.  The  appropriate  grade  is  selected  in  accordance  
with  the  function  required  for  a  given  application.  

lupital  can  be  delivered  as  colored  pellets  for  various  applications.
In  addition,  color  concentrates  (master  batches)  are  available  upon  request.

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Mechanical  Properties

lupital  offers  superior  mechanical  properties,  including  high  strength,  high  impact  resistance  and  toughness.  lupital  
also  maintains  these  properties  over  a  wide  temperature  range.  
As  lupital  is  one  of  the  strongest  engineering  plastics  available,  it  is  an  ideal  replacement  for  mechanical  moving  parts  
made  of  metal.

Water  pump  parts Headphone  stereo

cassette  player  mechanism

Joint  for  water  pipe Automobile  door  lock Bicycle  bell

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 Resistance  under  Cyclic  Stress

lupital  provides  superior  resistance  under  cyclic  stress  and  is  suitable  for  applications  such  as  gears,  springs  and  
snapfitting  devices.

Fishing  reel  gears

Hooks  for  curtain Buckles

Chains

Snaps

Toilet  paper  holder  parts

Document  file  
binder  snaps

Electronic  piano  keyboard  

mechanism Ladder  lock

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Resistance  under  Creep  Stress  
and  Relaxation  Characteristics  under  Stress
Superior  in  its  ability  to  resist  creep  stress  and  to  relax  under  stress,  lupital  has  a  long  lifespan  under  such  conditions.  
lupital  is  well  suited  for  mechanical  assembly  devices  such  as  insert  injection  moldings,  press-­fittings  and  self-­tapping  
devices.

Rollers  for  sliding  door Ball  tap  valve  joint

Automobile  window  regulator  system

Cabinet  casters Automobile  safety   Drive  mechanisms  for  toys Automobile  inner  mirror  stay
seat  belt  reel

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Friction  and  Wear-­Resistance  Characteristics

Low  friction  and  wear  resistance  are  lupital's  main  characteristics,  which  make  it  ideal  for  sliding  mechanical  parts  
such  as  gears,  bearings  and  pinch  rollers.
For  applications  requiring  low  friction  or  high  wear  resistance,  special  grades  of  lupital  are  recommended.  The  FX-­
11(J)  grade  is  highly  recommended  for  low-­noise  applications,  such  as  gears.

Automobile  door  regulating  part

Gears  for  copy  machine VCR  front  loading   (Door  check  shoe)
mechanism

Automobile  shift  lever  grip

Full-­color  inkjet  printer

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Dimensional  Stability

lupital  has  good  dimensional  stability  after  a  long  period  of  use.  After  the  shrinkage  of  an  injection  molding  is  
completed  (approximately  2  days),  lupital  dimensions  remain  stable  permanently.  
In  addition,  lupital's  low  water  absorption  makes  dimensional  changes  extremely  minimal.  This  means  lupital  is  well  
suited  for  high  precision  parts  such  as  gears  and  electronic  devices.

Wristwatch  mechanical  parts

Mechanical  clock  parts

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Heat  Resistance

lupital's  high  heat  resistance  makes  it  ideal  for  use  under  high  temperature  conditions.
Applications  include  vehicle  engine  parts  and  valves  for  hot  water.

Piston  relay  for   Heater  fan

a  brake-­effect  doubling  device
Mechanical  parts  of  
a  car  heater  controller

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Chemical  Resistance

A  major  characteristic  of  lupital  is  its  high  chemical  resistance.  With  the  exception  of  strong  acids  such  as  
hydrochloric  acid  and  sulfuric  acid,  lupital  has  extremely  high  resistance  to  organic  solvents,  oils,  grease  and  
synthetic  chemicals.  lupital  is  therefore  suitable  for  applications  involving  contact  with  chemicals  and  oils,  including  
vehicle  parts,  pumps  and  lubricated  gears.

Felt  pen  caps Parts  for  bath  tub  drain

Laundry  tub  &  cabinet Shower  base Fuel  sender  unit

Pipe  joints Front  fasteners  for  brassieres Gasoline  tank  caps

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Weather  Resistance

Aside  from  long  outdoor  use  or  exposure  to  direct  sunlight,  lupital  standard  grades  are  suitable  for  applications  
involving  exposure  to  light.  For  applications  such  as  interior  and  exterior  automobile  parts  and  window  parts  exposed  
to  sunlight,  lupital  weather-­resistant  grades  are  highly  recommended.

Automobile  inside  door  handle Sliding  parts  for  curtain  holder

Adjusting  lever  for  seat

Automobile  driving  controller  switch  case

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Electrical  Properties

lupital  has  well-­balanced  electrical  properties.  For  applications  requiring  antistatic  or  electrical  conductivity,  special  
antistatic  and  electrically  conductive  grades  are  recommended.

Carbon  agitator  for  a  copying  machine Coil  bobbins

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 Injection  Molding  Characteristics

lupital  has  excellent  characteristics  for  injection  molding  and  is  easily  molded  using  ordinary  injection  machines  under  
normal  conditions.  lupital  can  be  molded  at  a  resin  temperature  of  approximately  200℃ and  has  high  fluidity.

Hair  dryer  fan  cover

Grill  of  loudspeaker  for  automobile

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lupital  has  excellent  heat  stability  for  injection  molding,  maintaining  low  discoloration  and  low  deterioration  under  the  
tough  conditions  existing  in  injection  molding  machines.

Use  of  recycled  lupital  causes  almost  no  deterioration  during  injection  molding.  Moreover,  lupital  provides  extremely  
low  mold  deposits  and  good  stability  even  during  long  periods  of  injection  molding.

Roller  for  facsimile  machine Hoist  machine  switch  buttons Calculator  keys

Camera  automatic-­device  gears Neck  piece  of  electric  fan

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Decoration,  Machining  and  Other  Treatments

lupital  is  suitable  for  many  methods  of  treatment,  including  surface  decoration,  adhesion  and  machining.
*Surface  decoration:  printing,  hot  stamping,  dyeing
*Assembly:  press  fitting,  self  tapping,  ultrasonic  welding,  heat  welding,  adhesive  assembly
*Machining:  cutting,  pressing

Counting  wheels  for  gas  meters Printing  samples

(Hot  stamping)

Shutters  for  floppy  discs  (Printing)

Combined  flow  screw  unit  (Cutting)

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UL  Standard
All  grades  of  lupital  meet  the  UL  plastic  material  standard.

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 (d)  -­ Recognized  for  use  up  to  100%  regrind.
(x2)  -­ May  be  replaced  with  two  digits  00  -­ 49.
+  -­ Suffix  optional,  exceptions:  The  following  cannot  be  used  as  optional  suffixes:  "T"  for  grade  2030,  "A"  for  1501,  1502,  1511, 1521  &  2502,  "N"  for  NXG5050,  NXG5030,  NXG5501,  &  CGF-­(v)(u),"S1"  for  F20-­54.
(x1)  -­ May  be  replaced  with  two  digits  00  -­ 10.
(ee)  -­ May  be  replaced  by  two  digits  to  indicate  glass  content  from  00  to  25%.
(xx)  -­ May  be  replaced  with  two  digits.
(cc)  -­ May  be  replaced  by  two  digits  to  indicate  carbon  content  from  10  to  30%.
(uu)  -­ May  be  replaced  by  two  digits  to  indicate  filler  content  from  00  to  30%.
(#)  -­ May  be  replaced  with  one  digit.
(hh)  -­ May  be  replaced  by  two  digits  to  indicate  polyurethane  content  from  00  to  50%.
(z)  -­ The  material  is  recognized  for  flammability  only.  Consistent  performance  of  all  other  critical  properties  cannot  be  assured,  including  but  not  limited  to  impact,  strength,  ignition,  electrical  and  deformation.
(y)  -­ Replaced  by  one  digit  from  1  to  9.
(ii)  -­ May  be  replaced  by  two  digits  to  indicate  talc  content  from  00  to  30%.

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Note

• The  values  described  are  typical  values  only.

• The  usage  examples  indicated  here  do  not  guarantee  results  applicable  to  relevant  uses  of  the  products.

• It  is  the  users'  responsibility  to  investigate  industrial  property  rights  and  the  terms  of  use  related  to  the  uses  and  
applications  indicated  here.

• For  the  handling  (transport,  storage,  forming,  disposal,  etc.)  of  the  products,  it  is  advisable  to  refer  to  technical  
documents  and  the  Safety  Data  Sheet  (SDS)  of  the  proper  materials  and  grades.  Please  contact  us  for  consultations  
when  the  products  are  used  for  the  purpose  of  food  containers  and  packaging,  medical  parts,  safety  equipment,  and  
toys  for  children.

• In  Japan,  the  colored  products  of  each  grade  may  contain  chemicals  subject  to  reporting  requirements  under  the  
applicable  law  provided  in  Appendix  9  of  Article  18-­2  of  the  Enforcement  Order,  under  Article  57-­2  of  the  Industrial  
Safety  and  Health  Act.  For  details,  please  contact  us.

• For  the  export  of  our  products  and  products  incorporated  with  our  products,  please  comply  with  the  relevant  laws  and  
regulations,  such  as  the  Foreign  Exchange  and  Foreign  Trade  Law.

• Please  note  that  because  of  the  chemical  substance  management  systems  in  each  country,  the  chemicals  used  in  our  
products  are  subject  to  control,  and  separate  applications  might  be  required  or  are  banned  from  imports  and  exports.  
It  is  advisable  to  inquire  about  the  status  of  regulations  in  the  relevant  countries  if  you  are  exporting  or  importing  our  
products.

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