Engineering plastics are a group of materials that have developed quickly over recent years to become vital to many industrial applications. A wide range of mechanical, physical and thermal properties are now covered by the many grades available and their use continues to grow. Substitution of traditional metallic materials is possible with weight savings often a key advantage.
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ABS
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) has good toughness & stiffness with excellent machining. Can be electro-plated & is easily bonded. |
ACRYLIC
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Very good mechanical strength & hardness. Easy to polish, giving excellent transparency. UV stable with a useful temperature range. |
CARP
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Tufnol Carp is a fine weave, high quality cotton fabric that combines excellent mechanical strength with first class electrical properties. |
ECTFE
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Exceptional impact strength in the temperature range -40 to +150°C. Often used in chemical processing in semi-conductor industry. |
HDPE
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High density polyethylene; easy to process & weld, used for chemical tank construction. Excellent resistance to chemicals & hot water. |
NYLON 12
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Milky white with very low moisture absorption for good dimensional stability & excellent electrical properties. Easily machined. |
NYLON 6 & 66
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Tough, excellent bearing properties and good chemical resistance. Wide range of grades available including glass filled. |
PET-P
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Good mechanical strength & stiffness. Low creep resistance. Excellent wear resistance and low friction. Good dimensional stability. |
CAST NYLON
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High strength, stiffness and hardness. Casting process eliminates internal stresses. |
ACETAL
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Good bearing properties. Excellent machinability and dimensional stability. Available in a variety of colours. |
PEEK
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Excellent combination of chemical resistance, thermal stability, mechanical strength, creep resistance & electrical properties. |
PEI
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Outstanding combination of thermal (170°C continuous / 210°C short term), electrical & mechanical properties. |
POLYPROPYLENE
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Good chemical resistance and heat resistance (100°C). Food approved. Available in standard, glass filled and static dissipative versions. |
POLYCARBONATE
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Transparent with high stiffness. The natural grade has excellent impact resistance down to -50°C. Glass filled version available. |
PTFE
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One of the best chemical resistant plastics. Very low friction & excellent electrical insulation. Useful temperature range -260/+260°C. |
PVC
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Excellent chemical resistance and is easy to machine. Useful temperature range is -15°C to +60°C. UL94V0 flammability. |
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