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Rudy Project uses a combination of the following materials in the frame construction to create lightweight and incredibly durable sunglasses.

Kynetium™
  Revolutionary aerospatial aluminum alloy, which combines Magnesium, Silicium and Titanium: the refined mixture of lightness [Mg], strength [Ti], and elasticity [Si].
Grilamid™ TR 55 / 90 LX
  The Grilamid™ TR 55 / 90 LX, high quality thermoplastic material, is shock resistant, lightweight and non allergenic. It's used in our advanced sunglasses because of it's stability and durability.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
VALUES COMMENTS
Density
Linear mold shrinkage
Linear mold shrinkage
transverse
Melt flow
Water absorbtion
Moisture absorbtion at equilibrium
1,04 g/cc
0,0035 cm/cm Parallel
0,004
50 g/10 min 275,c/5kg
2,5%
1% Humidity absorbtion
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
VALUES COMMENTS
Tensile strength, yield
Elongation, break
Elongation, yield
Modulus of elasticity
Impact strength, charpy
Impact, unnotched charpy
Impact, low temp
unnotched charpy
70 MPa
50% Lower limit
6%
1,9 GPa In tension
0,9 J/cm2
999 j/cm2 No Breakage
999 j/cm2 No Breakage
Carbonium Frame 
  Composite plastic material mixed with advanced carbon, offers a lightweight, durable technical platform.
Alpacca 
  A metal composite of sterling silver with a small amount of nickel to increase strength and durability.
Copper-Berillium 
  A super light alloy mixture of copper and beryllium with special heat treatment to increase durability and flexibility.
Monel™
  A nickel-copper extraction characterized by a high level of resistance to corrosion and extreme temperatures. Excellent elasticity.
Harmonic Steel 
  Steel combined with magnesium silicon that makes it highly malleable and flexible to facilitate the insertion of Rx clip-ons.
Megol® 
  Soft, allergenic rubber used for temple tips and nose pads that offers a high degree of elasticity for maximum comfort.
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