WESTMORELAND, NH – September 2025 — Polyonics®, a leader in specialty coated materials, is proud to announce the launch of its Apex Series, a new line of ultraperformance polyimide label materials engineered for the most demanding industrial applications, including PCB manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and other harsh environments.
The Apex Series represents a significant advancement in labeling technology, offering the most comprehensive balance of enhanced thermal transfer printability, chemical and flux resistance, and heat durability in the market. These materials are designed to maintain excellent barcode clarity and adhesion even under extreme thermal and chemical stress.
“The Apex Series was engineered to meet the rigorous demands of today’s industrial labeling environments,” said Juliet Whitehill, Senior Product Manager at Polyonics. “From high-temperature PCB manufacturing to exposure to aggressive chemicals, Apex delivers the durability, clarity, and reliability our customers need to maintain traceability and performance under pressure.”
Tested and Proven Performance
Third-party testing shows the Apex Series delivers:
- +72% improvement in flux solder performance and +15% improvement in cleaner resistance vs. legacy products.
- Superior abrasion resistance and thermal stability up to 572 °F (300 °C).
- Reach and RoHS compliance; ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance for designated ESD-safe materials.
Engineered for Harsh Environments
Each Apex label is constructed with aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesives and specialty coatings to ensure secure adhesion and legibility throughout high-temperature processes. The product line includes multiple finishes—matte, semi-gloss, gloss, and ESD-safe options—available in 1 mil and 2 mil polyimide formats.
Applications Include:
- PCB identification
- Electronic component tracking
- Asset tracking
- Warranty labeling
About Polyonics
Polyonics is a global leader in specialty chemistry and coating solutions for label, tag, and tape converters, specialty die cutters, OEM designers, and specification engineers. Our durable materials are used to produce high- performance labels, tapes and tags essential for identification, tracking, manufacturing and protection. Polyonics delivers engineered solutions that perform in the most demanding environments. Our company is 100% employee-owned and headquartered in Westmoreland, New Hampshire.
For more information, visit www.polyonics.com or contact [email protected].
