Plastics A-Z

ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Impact resistant, easy to machine. Housings, enclosures, prototypes. ASA Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate UV stable ABS variant. Signs, exterior components, marine. ECTFE Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene Extreme chemical resistance. Semiconductors, chemical process industry. HDPE High-density polyethylene Wear resistant, food approved. Cutting boards, tanks, plain bearings. PA6 Polyamide 6 (Nylon) Wear resistant, resilient. Bearings, gears, slide rails. PA6 G Cast polyamide 6 Larger dimensions, lower moisture absorption. Large wheels, rollers. PC Polycarbonate Crystal clear, extremely impact resistant. Safety glazing, enclosures. PE-1000 Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene Lowest friction among engineering plastics. Slide rails, hoppers. PEEK Polyether ether ketone High temperature, chemically resistant. Semiconductors, medical technology. PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate (Acrylic) Crystal clear, polishable. Displays, signs, optics. POM-C Polyoxymethylene copolymer Dimensionally stable, low friction. Machine components, gears. POM-H Polyoxymethylene homopolymer Stiffer than POM-C, higher strength. Precision parts. PP Polypropylene Chemically resistant, lightweight. Tanks, pipes, containers. PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene Inert to everything. Seals, plain bearings, chemical industry. PVC Polyvinyl chloride Cost effective, chemically stable. Pipes, ventilation, construction profiles. PVDF Polyvinylidene fluoride UV resistant, chemically resistant. Chemical tanks.