Engineering Plastics

A B S

• Sheet only
• Low cost
• Signage material

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ACETAL/POM

• Very good dimensional stability & sliding properties.
• High Rigidity & Hardness . Very easy to machine
• Good Impact resistance at low temperatures
• Very low moisture absorption (0.8% at saturation)
• Good creep resistance
• Food Safe
• Colours : Natural & Black.

Applications

Bearings, Cams, Gears, Conveyor Rollers, Gear Wheels, Precision machined components

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HDPE / UHMWPE

• Very good chemical resistance
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Superior impact strength and shock resistance
• Operates at temperatures as low as -200°C.
• Very Low Friction Coefficient
• Low Specific gravity
• Easy to Machine
• Widely used in conveyors, bottling and packaging machines
• Virgin material is Food Safe
• Very low moisture absorption (0.8% at saturation)

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NYLON

• Good Mechanical Stability
• High Impact Strength & shock resistance
• Very good abrasion resistance
• High Tensile stress & compressive strength
• Good Damping Properties
• Self Lubricating
• Colours : Natural & Black.

Weakness

Material is Hydroscopic. Moisture Absorption will mean Mechanical features & Dimensions will change .

Typical Applications

General purpose material, Washers, Bushes, Spacers, Guides , Wheels,

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PERSPEX/ACRYLIC

• Exceptional light transmission with virtually no colour bias – even in thick blocks
• Excellent resistance to outdoor weathering
• Good resistance to impact
• A high gloss, hard surface
• High tensile strength and rigidity
• Easily thermoformable with simple workshop tools
• Easy to clean
• Capable of being fully recycled

Applications

Architecture, Construction, Furniture design, Automotive and transportation, Visual communication and retail, Lighting, Electronics and energy, medical, health and safety

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POLYCARBONATE

• High Impact Resistance
• Good Dimensional Stability
• Low Moisture absorption
• Physiologically Inert if natural grade
• Colour : Transparent

Applications

Machine covers and guards

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POLYPROP

• Light weight
• Excellent resistance to stress and cracking
• Chemical resistant
• Low moisture intake

Applications

Wear pads, pumps and machine cases

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POLYURETHANE

• Sheet, rod and tube
• Plus moulded items (various colours)
• Poly-urethane is an excellent alternative to rubber for wear and chemical resistance.

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P T F E / TEFLON

• Excellent Chemical Resistance
• Very low Friction Coefficient
• Physiologically safe (Food Safe)
• Low Flammability
• Operating Temperature – 200Deg C to + 260 Deg C
• Very good UV Resistance
• Colour : Natural

Applications

Seals, Valve Seats, Bearing Pads , High Temp components in Food processing. None Stick Applications

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PULTRUSIONS

• Pultruded fibre-glass profiles in continuous lengths
• For high strength
• Electrical insulation items

Pultruded fibre-glass profiles in continuous lengths, for high strength, electrical insulation items.

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P V C

• Excellent Chemical resistance
• Good mechanical & tensile strength
• Good dielectric properties
• Can be Welded & Fabricated
• Easy to Machine with Conventional tooling
• Widely used for components in the Chemical Industry
• Operating Temperature -15Deg C to +60Deg
• Colour : Grey

Applications

Widely used for mechanical components in the Chemical Industry

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Tufnol Phenolics

• Water resistant
• Low friction characteristics
• High strength and stiffness
• High temperature range
• Non softening at elevated temperatures

Applications

Gears, bushes, rollers, marine applications

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