Plastic Materials Facts & Features

Plastic Materials Facts & Features

This guide of plastic materials facts and features provides detailed, specific information about the physical, thermal, mechanical and other properties for a wide variety of plastic polymer materials that we commonly work with. The guide also suggests some applications that are suitable for each material.

This guide is a limited compilation of information – for more guidance or help in choosing the best plastic material for your application, please contact us to speak with an expert. We look forward to discussing your project and aiding you in finding the best solution!

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PAS POLYARYLSULFONE RADEL®

RADEL® POLYARYLSULFONE (PAS) Key Facts RADEL® Polyarylsulfone offers outstanding thermal resistance, high impact strength, transparency, and hydrolytic stability. RADEL® Polyarylsulfone is a high temperature material possessing a superior combination of…
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PEEK POLYETHER ETHER KETONE

PEEK Key Facts PEEK is a semi-crystalline, high temperature resistant, engineering thermoplastic with exceptional chemical resistance, fatigue endurance and thermal stability. PEEK also exhibits excellent mechanical and electrical properties. PEEK…
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PEI POLYETHERIMIDE ULTEM™

Facts About ULTEM™ Ultem™ is the high performance material without the premium cost. With a continuous use temperature of 338°F, Ultem™ bridges the temperature between nylon, acetal and polycarbonate, and…
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PES Radel® A (Polyethersulfone)

Facts about PES Radel® A (Polyethersulfone) One of the greatest attributes of Polyether sulfone (PES) is its resistance to high temperatures. PES offers a combination of chemical resistance and dry…
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POLYSULFONE UDEL®

POLYSULFONE UDEL® Key Facts Polysulfone is a high performance thermoplastic known for its high temperature resistance, hydrolytic stability and excellent machinability. These characteristics have helped polysulfone replace metals, glass and…
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PPA POLYPHTHALAMIDE AMODEL®

AMODEL® POLYPHTHALAMIDE PPA Key Facts Amodel® is a family of high temperature, high performance thermoplastics based on polyphthalamide (PPA) chemistry. These semi-crystalline polymers have excellent physical and mechanical properties, outstanding…
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PPO POLYPHYNYLENE OXIDE NORYL®

NORYL® Key Facts Noryl is utilized in a variety of applications but since it is FDA approved, it is commonly used in water distribution along with some usage in the…
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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)

Facts About Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is resistant to a wide variety of chemicals while remaining stiff and strong over a broad temperature range. There are no known…
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PPS POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE FORTRON®

FORTRON® POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE (PPS) Key Facts Fortron® PPS, a high-performance thermoplastic material, is replacing metals, thermosets and other thermoplastics in demanding applications. Fortron is often selected over these materials because…
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PPS POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE TECHTRON®

TECHTRON® POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE (PPS) Key Facts Techtron™ brand polyphenylene sulfide thermoplastic shapes are resistant to a wide variety of chemicals, while remaining stiff and strong, over a broad temperature range.…
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