Materials

Strong and Stiff

Plastics with outstanding mechanical properties

Advanced engineering polymers such as Ultem® and PEEK are stronger and stiffer than traditional plastic materials. Their mechanical properties can be further enhanced through the addition of carbon fiber or chopped glass.

Acrylic and polycarbonate are transparent plastics that are stronger than many other clear plastic sheet materials and are often used in architectural glazing applications when transparency and superior mechanical properties are required.

Acetal

High strength, stiff, low friction engineering plastic with good wear properties.

Acrylic

Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.

 

CE Canvas Phenolic

Electrical grade phenolic sheet material with cotton canvas reinforcement.

DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide

Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.

G10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy

Glass/epoxy composite material with outstanding electrical properties.

GPO-3 Thermoset

A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

 

High Impact Polystyrene

Low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.

LE Linen Phenolic

A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.

Noryl®

Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.

Nylon

Strong, stiff engineering plastic often used to replace metal bearings and bushings.

PAI

Extremely strong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.

PBT

Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.

PEEK

Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.

PET

A strong, dimensionally stable plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties.

 

PETG

Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.

Polycarbonate

Transparent, strong and stiff thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance.

Polycarbonate Film

Transparent, general purpose plastic film with excellent ink adhesion.

Polyester Film

Transparent plastic with outstanding strength, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.

PPS

Plastic material with excellent chemical and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures.

PPSU

High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.

PSU

High temperature, semi-transparent plastic material with good mechanical properties.

Ultem®

High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties.

 

XX Paper Phenolic

High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.