High-Performance Liquid Crystal Polymers with Integrated Excellence
Overview: The World’s Only Integrated LCP Manufacturer
ARCPLAS is proud to supply UENO LCP, a premium liquid crystal polymer manufactured by Ueno Fine Chemicals Industry, Ltd. Unlike most suppliers, Ueno is the world’s largest producer of the core raw materials for LCP, such as p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
By maintaining a unique, integrated production system from monomers to compounds, UENO LCP ensures unparalleled quality consistency and a stable global supply chain.
Since starting production in 1988, UENO LCP has become an essential material for high-precision components in the electronics and automotive industries.
Key Features & Advantages
UENO LCP offers a superior balance of properties, making it ideal for the most demanding applications:
Excellent Moldability: High fluidity allows for thin-wall molding without burr formation.
Dimensional Stability: Features a low coefficient of linear expansion and minimal molding distortion.
Solder Heat Resistance: Compatible with various soldering conditions, including lead-free processes.
Incombustibility: Achieves UL94 V-0 rating without the need for flame retardants.
Low Outgassing: Minimal gas generation, crucial for optical and sensitive electronic parts.
Exceptional Dielectric Properties: Shows minimal loss tangent, particularly in the GHz frequency band.
Chemical & Solvent Resistance: Impermeable to most chemicals and solvents.
Diverse Grade Lineup
We provide a wide range of base resins and compounds to meet specific engineering requirements:
Standard Grades (2000 Series): Well-balanced properties for general electronic components.
Heat Resistant Grades (3000/6000/9000 Series): Ranging from standard heat resistance to ultra-high performance for SMT and automotive use.
High Strength Grades (5000 Series): Exceptional mechanical strength for structural parts.
High Fluidity Grades (2100/6100 Series): Optimized for ultra-small, multi-pole connectors.
Low Melting Point Grades (8100 Series): Designed for specialized processing needs.
Target Applications
Electronics: Fine-pitch connectors (FPC, B-to-B), bobbins, switches, and relays.
Automotive/Industrial: Motor insulators and structural parts requiring high reliability.
Optical/Camera: Camera modules and optical pickup parts requiring high precision.
High-Frequency Devices: 5G/Communication modules benefiting from low dielectric loss.