Materials
| Material | Appearances | Features | Secondary Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetal
(Copolymer) (Homopolymer) |
Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Good Toughness
– Superior Abrasion Resistance – Contains Internal Lubricant |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Acrylic | Clear, Transparent Tints or Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good Chemical Resistance
– Good Contact Clarity – Impact Modified – Excellent Toughness Grade – Good Exterior Properties |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene- Styrene
(ABS) |
Opaque/ Red | – Excellent Toughness
– Good Formability – High Gloss Finish – Good Stiffness – High Impact Strength – Good Low Temp Properties – Good Chemical Resistance – Flame Retardant |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
(Butyrate) |
Clear, Transparent Tints or Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Excellent Clarity
– Good Toughness – Excellent Printability – Good Stiffness |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chlorided
(CPVC) |
Off-white/Grey | – High Heat Deflection Temperature
– High Impact Strength -Good Dimensional Stability – High Rigidity – Good Chemica Resistnace |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Copolyester
(PETG) |
Clear, Transparent Tints or Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good Impact Strength
– High Flex Modulus – Good Chemical Resistance – Good Toughness – High Clarity |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
(EVA) |
Translucent/ Can be Colored | – Good Flexibility
– Good Toughness – Good Memory Retention |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Punched – Sealed |
| Polycarbonate | Transparent/ Can be Colored | – UV Grade
– FDA Grade – High Impact Strength – Good Electrical Properties – Good Dimensional Stability – High Rigidity – Excellent Clarity – Good Surface Gloss |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polyester | Opaque / Can be Colored | – Good Toughness
– Superior Abrasion Resistance – Contains Internal Lubricant |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Polyethermide | Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Exceptional Strength and Modulus
– Flame Retardant – High Dielectric Strength – Good Chemical Resistance – Excellent Machinabilty |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Polyethylene
(HDPE) |
Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Moderate Stiffness
– Stress Crack Resistance – Excellent Electrical Properties – Good Chemical Resistance – Abrasion Resistant – Cost Effective |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polyethylene
(LDPE) |
Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Excellent Electrical Properties
– Excellent Toughness – High Gloss Finish – Cost Effective – Good Durability |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polyphenylene | Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Excellent Impact Resistance
– Excellent Toughness – Flame Retardant – Low Water Absorption |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Polypropylene
(Copolymer) (Hompolymer) |
Opaque/ Can be Colored | – Good Stiffness
– Good Impact Strength – Excellent Toughness – High Resistance to Solvents – Living Hinge |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polystyrene
(Crystal) |
Clear, Transparent Tints or Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good Stiffness
– Good Clarity – Low Impact Strength – Cost Effective – Excellent Printability |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Polystyrene
(High Impact) |
Clear, Transparent Tints or Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good Stiffness
– Cost Effective – High Impact Strength – Excellent Printability |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polysulfone | Translucent / Can be Colored | – High Tensile Strength
– High Modulus – Good Chemical Resistance – FDA Approved |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed |
| Polyurethane
(Ester) (Ether) |
Translucent/ Can be Colored | – Cut Resistant
– UV Grade – Good Clarity – Contains Internal Lubricant – Heat Resistant – Good Abrasion Resistance – Good Chemical Resistance – Low Temperature Flexibility – Oil Resistant – Good Tear Strength – Good Toughness |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched – Sealed |
| Polyvinyl Chloride
(Rigid PVC) |
Clear, Transparent Tints and Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good Impact Strength
– Good Clarity – Good Toughness – Excellent Thermal Stability – Exterior Grade – Interior Grade – FDA Grade – Excellent Printability |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Polyvinyl Chloride
(Flexible PVC) Blended in-house |
Clear, Transparent Tints and Translucent to Opaque Colors/ Can be Colored | – Good for Industrial Applications
– Good Chemical Resistance – FDA Approved for Medical Applications – Flexibility from 60 to 90 Shore A Scale – Finishes can vary |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched |
| Thermoplastic Rubber
(TPR) |
Tan/ Can be Colored | – Excellent Flex Fatigue
– Flame Retardant – Good Weather Resistance – Good Memory Retention – Excellent Wear Resistance – Good Chemical Resistance |
– Sawed
– Drilled – Routed – Punched – Sealed |
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