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Metal replacement case study (1): Home hardware accessories (e.g., crescent locks and hinges for doors) 90G series・SG series
Hardware accessories such as crescent locks and hinges for doors must need high strength and are thus typically made from metal. However, the plating processes required for metallic components generate waste liquids contaminated by metal ions, resulting in significant environmental impact.
Metal replacement these components with Asahi Kasei’s LEONA™ 90G or LEONA™ SG series—visually attractive materials well-suited for applications to stylish designs—yields fully functional crescent locks and hinges that are warm to the touch and manufactured without coating/plating or painting.
In addition, the use of AGI molding for resin crescent locks helps to mitigate problems associated with sink and warping.
Click here for the physical properties table of LEONA™ 90G50
Click here for the physical properties table of LEONA™ 91G55