NexPoint Resins Achieved High Voltage Tracking Rating
New engineering thermoplastics have passed the UL 2597 test with a 900 V surface tracking resistance rating.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Materials Science
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NexPoint Materials has announced that its LEXAN BPL1000 and CYCOLOY C2950 resins earned a 900 V rating in the UL 2597 Surface Tracking Test. These engineering thermoplastics demonstrated resistance to conductive path creation caused by electrical discharges.
Why it matters
Engineers are increasingly seeking materials with high-voltage resistance to support the growth of electric vehicle battery systems and compact AI data center connectors. The ability to manage these higher voltages allows for reduced creepage distances in critical hardware.
The LEXAN BPL1000 and CYCOLOY C2950 materials were evaluated using the UL 2597 Surface Tracking Test, which measures resistance to electrical discharge. Additionally, the company noted that its VALOX resin portfolio maintains relative thermal index capabilities of 140 °C.
The players
NexPoint Materials
NexPoint Materials is an industrial chemical and resin manufacturer specializing in high-performance engineering thermoplastics for global electronic and transport markets.
The details
The test methodology assesses insulating materials for their ability to prevent the formation of conductive paths under high electrical stress. By achieving a 900 V rating, these resins exceed the requirements for standard 400 V electric vehicle battery architectures.
Timeline
NexPoint Materials announced the successful test results on September 23, 2026.
The Big Picture
This development aligns with the industry-wide adoption of the UL 2597 Surface Tracking Test to standardize safety benchmarks for electrical insulators. The material performance validation marks a technical milestone in meeting the safety requirements for modern high-voltage power systems.
These high-performance resins will likely enable the production of smaller and more efficient electric vehicle batteries and data center components. By allowing for reduced creepage distances, the technology supports the ongoing trend of hardware miniaturization in high-power systems.
The takeaway
Material innovation is becoming the primary driver for enabling higher power density in modern electrical systems. Engineers should look for resins that provide high voltage tracking resistance to accommodate the next generation of compact power architecture.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZoM.
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