Typical Applications |
Typical Properties |
Clarity |
Chemical Resistance |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
ABS |
Pipes, Fittings, Instrument Panels | Good balance of impact - tensile - hardness and mod. of elasticity | Opaque | Excellent |
Mylar |
Shims, Covers, Washers | High strength - dimensionally stable | Clear Opaque | Excellent |
Nylon 6/6 |
Washers, Bushings, Rollers, Guides, Gears Wear Strips | High wear and abrasion resistance - low friction - non abrasive | Translucent to Opaque | Fair |
Polycarbonate |
Lenses, High Temperature Windows, Electrical and Electronic Parts | Super high impact - low creep - wide temperature limits - dimensionally stable | Clear Opaque | Poor |
Polyethylene |
Washer, Thermoformed Parts, Low Density | Low cost - low friction | Transparent to Opaque | Excellent |
Polyethylene High Density |
Washer, Rollers, Thermoformed Parts | High abrasion resistance - high impact - low friction - low cost | Transparent to Opaque | Excellent |
Polyethylene UHMW |
Guides, Wear Plates, Bushings, Rollers | Superior wear - low friction - tough engineering material | Opaque | Excellent |
Polypropylene |
Appliances, Spacers, Washers, Electric Insulators | Low cost - chemical resistance - good impact | Opaque Translucent |
Excellent |
Polystyrene High Impact |
Housings, Spacers, Thermoformed Parts | High impact - low cost | Translucent Opaque | Fair |
Teflon TEE |
Gaskets, Seal Rings, Spacers, Bearings, Rollers, Bushings | Extreme corrosion resistance - high dielectric strength - high volume and surface resistivity | Opaque | Excellent |
Vinyl |
Windows, Hoods, Tanks, Fittings | Chemical and corrosion resistance - good impact - dimensionally stable |
Clear Opaque | Excellent |
*1=lowest cost, 8=highest costFootnotes
- The above chart gives comparative data on key variables of the more prominent materials, and are not meant to provide a complete description of the materials selected.
- Some materials have generic names. Others are prominent materials with names given by the manufacturer.
- For more information on these and other related materials, please contact us. We can help.