There’s a huge range of plastics to choose from for your project. Here’s a quick reference guide to help you find the most suitable. We have specialist knowledge of the world of plastic and will be able to advise you on the best material for your use depending on the environment. Consider the industry your components will be used in, will you require an extreme working temperature, chemical resistance or electrical insulation? Do you need something that can withstand high impact or flexibility? Is there a requirement that you feel will be difficult to fulfill? Just give us a ring and we’ll definitely be able to help you with your query.
Quick Reference Guide
APPLICATION | OPTIONS |
Low Friction | |
Sliding, slipping components | Nylons, (PA), Acetal, PTFE, UHMW PE, PET(P) |
Self-lubricating bearings | Nylons, PET(P), (Nylatron, Nylatron GS) |
Dimensional stability | Acetal, (POM), PET(P) and Glass Filled Grades, (Delrin, Tufnol) |
Wear resistance | UHMW PE, Cast Nylon 6, Nylon 66 |
APPLICATION | OPTIONS |
Environment | |
Chemical resistance | PVC, PP, PVDF, HDPE, PEEK, PTFE |
Electrical insulation | Thermoset, Laminates, Tufnol, Trespa, PVC, PTFE, PPE |
Contact with foodstuffs | Acetal, UHMW PE, PET(P), PP, Polysulphone (PSU) and PE |
UV, Age hardening and radiation | Premac, HDPE, PEEK, PVDF PCTFE |
Model or prototype work | Acrylic, (PMMA), ABS, PVC, Polycarbonate |
APPLICATION | OPTIONS |
Loading | |
Impact loads | Nylon PA6, PA66 and PA 12, Polycarbonate (PC), Epoxy Laminates, HMW PE |
Cyclical loading | Nylons, Extruded, Nylons Cast, Acetal, Nylon oil filled |
Better resistance to creep / high continuous loading | Glass, Filled Grades, Thermoset Laminates, PET(P), High Performance Plastics, Carbon Fibre Laminate, Kevlar, Fibreglass |
APPLICATION | OPTIONS |
Temperature | |
Low temperature impact strength | Nylons, UHMW PE, PVDF |
Working temperatures >100°C | High Performance Plastics, Teflon (PTFE), Tufnol, Resin Laminates, Sindanyo® H91 |
Forming | ABS, HIPS (high impact polystyrene), PetG, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PLA Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Kydex |
Insulation / Packaging | Polyurethane Foam, Polyethylene Foam, Polypropylene Foam, Polystyrene Foam (available in open and closed cell formats) |