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  • ABS  is an easily machined, tough, low-cost rigid High Impact material.
  • Acetal Copolymer ESD, Static Dissipative.
  • Acetal Copolymer has dimensional stability, lower moisture absorption, and easier machinability than nylon, but is not as good in slide wear. It is FDA/USDA/NSF/3A Dairy Approved, has continuous-use temperature of 180° F.
  • Acetal Homopolymer, is Administration (FDA) Compliant and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Compliant and NSF International (NSF) Compliant.
  • Acetal Delrin AF, Filled Acetals have better wear (up to 5X's better,) have increased self-lubrication, and have lower coefficient of friction.
  • Acetal Delrin 570 Glass Filled, A glass-filled homopolymer acetal sheets that offers high stiffness, low warpage, and low creep, particularly in applications above room temperature.
  • Acrylic, Extruded offers good clarity at an economical price and Cast offers consistent and superior clarity for more high tech applications.
  • CPVC, is a  rigid thermoplastic exhibiting similar advantages to PVC yet retaining these properties at higher temperatures. It exhibits excellent fire resistance, chemical resistance.
  • Fiberglass, is Corrosion Resistant, Non-Conductive Thermally and Electrically, Lightweight, and High Strength.
  • ECTFE, is much more abrasion resistant than PTFE. It is also an excellent electrical insulator with superior impact strength.
  • FEP, High Impact Strength and Electrical Insulator and Weather Resistant and Very Low Friction and Wash-Down Applications
  • Neoprene, are a synthetic rubber material designed to act flexibly, durably, and to resist breakdown by water. It is form fitting and resilient. Because air and water become isolated in its unique molecular structure, Neoprene is temperately stable.
  • Noryl EN265, is polyphenylene oxide. It exhibits low moisture absorption and good electrical insulation properties over a wide temperature and humidity range. It has superior impact strength and long-term dimensional stability, and is used in business equipment, appliances, electronics and electrical applications.
  • Noryl GFN3 - 30% Glass, is a glass filled polyphenylene oxide. It exhibits low moisture absorption and good electrical insulation properties over a wide temperature and humidity range. It has superior impact strength and long-term dimensional stability, and is used in business equipment, appliances, electronics and electrical applications.
  • Nylon Cast Blue HS, This is superior engineering material for many diverse applications, the primary use as a bearing material, without lubrication, (under low pressure velocity limits) up to the point where a self lubricating or superior wear material becomes necessary. It replaces bronze, brass, steel, aluminum, and others. It has high impact resistance and is not subject to embrittlement or deterioration. High heat distortion temp, excellent vibration resistance. Not UV stabililzed. Intermittent to 330 deg F, continuous -40 deg F to 230 deg F
  • Nylon Cast, offers the excellent abrasion resistance, and dimensionally stable qualities inherent of all cast nylon grades. In addition, conforms to US F.D.A 21CFR177.1500 making it ideal for components in the Food Processing Industry. 
  • Nylon Cast- MDS, Wear-resistant nylon is molybdenum disulfide (MDS) filled. The color is grey-black.
  • Nylon Cast Oil Filled, A special formulation of Liquid Lubricant encapsulated during manufacture, provides for true lubrication at the bearing surface. Its specially formulated OIL, limits moisture adsorption, making it an ideal bearing material for submerged or critical tolerance applications.
    This grade is also available in Natural Oil Filled for Food Contact applications. The absence of Pigment permits this grade to conform with FDA Regulations 21 CFR, Sec. 177.15 and USDA 3A Sanitary Standards 20-17 for direct contact with food.
  • Nylon 6/12, Low-moisture nylons should be used when dimensional stability and wear resistance in a moist environment are required. Nylon 6/12 rods have the best stability and absorption for nylon.
  • Nylon 6/6, General Purpose Nylon
  • Nylon 6/6 FR, VO Flame Retardant
  • Nylon 6/6 Nylatron, Wear-resistant nylon is molybdenum disulfide (MDS) filled. The color is grey-black.
  • Nylon 6/6 ST801, Impact-resistant or "super tough" nylon has 15 times greater impact resistance than general-purpose nylon. (20 Izod)
  • PCTFE, Excellent electrical insulating properties, Temperature range (-400°F to 392°F), Near-zero moisture absorption , Excellent chemical resistance , Ultraviolet stability.
  • PFA, Great for bearings and gaskets, PFA (perfluoroalkoxy fluorocarbon) resists deformation under stress better than Teflon. This material also resists cracking better than PTFE.
  • Fluorosint, Continuous use temperatures to 500°F (260°C). Fluorosint’s unique properties are the result of a proprietary process in which synthetically manufactured mica is chemically linked to PTFE.This bonding results in properties not normally attainable in reinforced PTFE. Fluorosint grades offer an excellent combination of low frictional properties and dimensional stability.
  • PBI Celazole, Offers the highest temperature resistance and best mechanical property retention of all unfilled thermoplastics. 
    Extremely high max. allowable service temperature in air (310°C continuously, going up to 500°C for short periods of time).
    Extremely low coefficient of linear thermal expansion up to 250°C.
  • PBT, has the strength & wear resistance of general purpose nylon, and a higher continuous use temperature (240° F) It is FDA/NSF/3A Compliant.
  • PEEK, provide excellent chemical resistance combined with heat resistance to 480° F. Used in steam or boiling water applications, 
    PEEK experiences no significant decline in its properties.
  • PES, High temperature resistance (+180°c continuous). Good creep resistance over a wide temp range. Excellent wear resistance. Excellent hydrolysis resistance.
  • Polysulfone, Rigid transparent plastic with excellent steam resistance that is autoclavable and FDA compliant.
  • PPS, is a high temperatures, with low outgassing, and great dimensional stability. High operating temperature.Dimensional stability.Chemical resistance.
  • Phenolics-Laminates C/CE Cotton, NEMA grades C, and CE Canvas Cotton-Cloth Reinforced Phenolic -- natural color is typically light tan to brown. C and CE grades are composed of a continuous woven cloth impregnated with a phenolic resin binder. These grades contain a medium weave canvas and are known primarily for their mechanical properties. These grades are not recommended for primary electrical insulation. (Grade C certifies to Mil-I-13768/16 FBM; grade CE certifies to Mil-I-24768/14 FBG.)
  • Phenolics-Laminates L/LE Linen, Linen Fabric Reinforced Phenolic, This grade is composed of a continuous cotton woven cloth impregnated with a phenolic resin binder. This grade contains a fine weave linen and, like the canvas phenolic, is known for its mechanical properties. The finer weave allows for machining more intricate details than canvas grade, such as gear teeth, etc. These grades are not recommended for primary electrical insulation, but grade LE exhibits superior moisture resistance to grades L, C and CE, and thus is an adequate insulator for a fair number of applications. (Grade L certifies to Mil-I-24768/15 FBI; Grade LE certifies to Mil-I-24768/13 FBE.)
  • Phenolics-Laminates G7 Silicone, G7 Glass Reinforced Silicone, NEMA grade G7 Glass-Cloth Reinforced Silicone -- natural color is typically cream to white. Composed of a continuous glass woven clothe base impregnated with a silicone resin binder, this grade has excellent heat and arc resistance. (Silicone thermosetting resins are among the best of all polymer materials in resistance to temperature. Hence, silicone is broadly used for high temperature electronic applications requiring low electrical losses. Silicone isn't as strong as epoxies and phenolics upon aging at lower temperatures but is stronger upon aging over 400° F.) G7 has extremely good dielectric loss properties under dry conditions and good electrical properties under humid conditions, although the percentage of change is high.
  • Phenolics-Laminates G5/G9 Melamine, Glass Reinforced Melamine, This grade is composed of a continuous glass woven cloth base impregnated with a melamine resin binder. Melamines are the hardest of all laminates, exhibiting good dimensional stability and arc resistance. It is also caustic resistant.
    Certifies to Mil-I-24768/1 GME
  • Phenolics-Laminates G10/FR4 Glass, G10/FR4 Rods Glass Reinforced Epoxy, The most versatile all-around laminate and composite, this grade is a continuous glass woven fabric base impregnated with an epoxy resin binder. It has extremely high mechanical strength, good dielectric loss properties, and good electric strength properties, both wet and dry. Certifies to Mil-I-24768/27 GEE-F
  • Phenolics-Laminates G11/FR5 Glass High Temp, The main difference between NEMA Grades G11 and FR5 is that FR5 is a fire retardant grade of G11. Therefore, FR5 can be safely substituted when G11 is called for, while G11 can never be substituted where FR5 is called for. (G11 certifies to Mil-I-24768/3 GEB; FR5 certifies to Mil-I-24768/28 GEB-F.)
  • Phenolics-Laminates X,XX,XXX Paper, Paper Reinforced Phenolic, NEMA grades XX and XXX Paper Reinforced Phenolic -- natural color is typically light tan to brown. These grades are composed of a paper base impregnated with a phenolic resin binder. (Phenolics are the oldest, best-known general purpose thermoset resins. They are among the lowest in cost and easiest to process. Phenolics are quite adequate for a fair percentage of electrical applications. Generally speaking, they are not equivalent to epoxies in resistance to moisture, humidity, dimensional stability, shrinkage and retention of electrical properties in extreme environments.) The paper reinforced phenolic has good electric strength properties with fair mechanical strength and are outstanding for use as template material and/or back-up material. (Grade X certifies to Mil-I-24768/12 PBM; grade XX to Mil-I-24768/11 PBG; and grade XXX to Mil-I-24768/10 PBE.)
  • Polycarbonate Machine Grade, is a hazy clear, has very high-impact strength and a continuous-use temperature of 250°F.
  • Polycarbonate 20% Glass Filled
  • Polyester, is an alternative to Delrin, PET holds its shape well in a variety of environments because it absorbs less moisture than Delrin.
  • PetG, Co-polyester sheets is a thermoplastic sheet used in engineering applications. Vivak® offers the capability to produce complex shapes, precise details, deep draws and compound curves without worrying about durability. It's easily formed, die-cut and punched. It brings increased design freedom and lower fabrication costs. Vivak® Sheet has the impact strength and fabrication ease that acrylic can't touch, with the durability to significantly reduce packaging and shipping costs. It has many advantages of polycarbonate without the high material costs.
  • Polyethylenes-HDPE, is more rigid and harder than low density materials and is three times better in compressive strength. HDPE complies with FDA requirements for direct food contact applications. It is also accepted by USDA, NSF and Canadian Department of Agriculture.
  • Polyethylenes-LDPE, Flexible. Natural milky color. Translucent. High impact strength. Excellent environmental stress crack resistance. Low water and alcohol permeability. Resistant to many chemicals.
  • Polypropylene, is lightweight, flexible, and an excellent electrical insulator. It has a hard, very smooth surface that prevents bacteria and resists chemical corrosion.
  • Polystyrene, high dielectric strength and is widely used for laminated electronic circuits, high frequency insulation sheeting, insulators, and other electrical applications. Polystyrene machines well and lends itself to conventional methods of forming and fabrication. It is resistant to a wide variety of chemicals: alkali, salts, lower alcohols, and many acids.
  • Polysulfone, Rigid transparent plastic with excellent steam resistance that is autoclavable and FDA compliant.
  • PVC, is the most widely used member of the vinyl family. Its major use is for corrosion-resistant applications. PVC can be cemented when bonding is required, although heat welding is a more acceptable process when bonding PVC.
  • PVDF, offers better resistance to wear and deformation than PTFE but has a narrower temperature range. Flame Retardant and Weather Resistant and Wash-Down Applications
  • Rulon J, Dull Gold color. Rulon J has the lowest coefficient of friction of all the reinforced PTFE grades.
  • Rulon LR
  • Rulon 488
  • Rulon W2
  • Santoprene, Highly durable, resistant to fatigue, ozone, ultraviolet, acids, alkalis, oils, lubricants.
  • Silicone, High Temp.
  • Teflon, The best chemically resistant material available and it continuously handles high temperatures. Electrical Insulator and Flame Retardant and Weather Resistant and Very Low Friction
  • Teflon (J-7000) FDA Approved
  • Torlon 4203 and 4301
  • UHMWPE, Wear Resistant. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compliant and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Compliant.  
  • Ultem, is rigid, amber plastic that has better steam resistance/use temperature than polysulfone. It is autoclavable and transparent to X-rays.
 

 

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