Engineering Thermoplastics
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PA6 Nylon 6 GF30 (30% Glass Fiber): High-Strength Engineering Thermoplastic
Tensile: 170 MPa · HDT: 210 °C at 1.82 MPa
PA6 (Nylon 6) with 30% glass fiber reinforcement is the workhorse engineering thermoplastic for structural applications below 120°C. At a fraction...
View Details →PC/ABS Blend: Impact-Resistant Engineering Thermoplastic for Consumer Electronics
Tensile: 55 MPa · HDT: 110 °C at 1.82 MPa
PC/ABS blend combines the impact resistance and heat resistance of polycarbonate with the processability and cost-effectiveness of ABS. It is the...
View Details →POM Delrin Homopolymer: Low-Friction High-Stiffness Engineering Plastic for Precision Gears
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 95 °C at 1.82 MPa
POM (polyoxymethylene) homopolymer, best known as DuPont Delrin, is the standard material for precision gears, bearings, conveyor chain links, and...
View Details →PA66 Nylon 66 Unfilled: Standard Engineering Thermoplastic for Mechanical Components
Tensile: 80 MPa (dry) · HDT: 95 °C at 1.82 MPa
PA66 unfilled offers higher strength, stiffness, and heat resistance than PA6, making it the preferred nylon for automotive under-hood and...
View Details →PA6 Nylon 6 Unfilled: Versatile General-Purpose Engineering Thermoplastic
Tensile: 75 MPa · HDT: 75 °C at 1.82 MPa
PA6 unfilled is the most widely used nylon grade — excellent balance of strength, toughness, wear resistance, and processability at moderate...
View Details →PC Polycarbonate Unfilled: Transparent High-Impact Engineering Plastic
Tensile: 65 MPa · HDT: 135 °C at 1.82 MPa
Polycarbonate offers the highest impact resistance of any clear thermoplastic — 250x tougher than glass — with excellent optical clarity and good...
View Details →ABS Unfilled: General-Purpose Impact-Resistant Engineering Plastic for Consumer Goods
Tensile: 40 MPa · HDT: 85 °C at 1.82 MPa
ABS is the most widely used engineering thermoplastic — 40 million tons produced annually — balancing good mechanical properties, excellent...
View Details →PMMA Acrylic: Optical-Grade Transparent Engineering Plastic
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 95 °C at 1.82 MPa
PMMA transmits 92% of visible light — higher than glass (90%) — with excellent weatherability and surface hardness. The standard material for...
View Details →SAN Styrene-Acrylonitrile: Clear Rigid Engineering Plastic for Household Products
Tensile: 75 MPa · HDT: 100 °C at 1.82 MPa
SAN offers better chemical resistance and clarity than ABS and better thermal resistance than polystyrene. Used for kitchenware, cosmetics...
View Details →TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane: Elastic Engineering Plastic for Flexible Parts
Tensile: 40 MPa · HDT: N/A
TPU bridges the gap between rubber and plastic — offering rubber-like elasticity with thermoplastic processability. Used for phone cases, footwear...
View Details →TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer: Rubber-Like Engineering Plastic for Soft-Touch Applications
Tensile: 10-25 MPa · HDT: N/A
TPE offers rubber-like soft-touch feel with injection molding processability. Used for tool grips, seals, gaskets, baby products, and medical...
View Details →PMMA Acrylic Sheet: Properties and Applications
Tensile: 70 MPa · HDT: 95 °C at 1.82 MPa
PMMA sheet (cast and extruded acrylic) offers 92% light transmission, superior weatherability, and excellent surface hardness. Standard for...
View Details →PET Unfilled: Clear Injection-Moldable Engineering Plastic for Packaging and Consumer Goods
Tensile: 55 MPa · HDT: 70 °C at 1.82 MPa
PET offers good strength, clarity, chemical resistance, and excellent gas barrier properties. Dominant in beverage bottles and food packaging. Can...
View Details →PET GF30 (30% Glass Fiber): High-Strength Engineering Plastic for Electrical and Automotive Parts
Tensile: 150 MPa · HDT: 225 °C at 1.82 MPa
PET GF30 transforms PET from a packaging material into a structural engineering plastic with 150 MPa tensile strength and 225°C HDT — competitive...
View Details →PBT GF30 (30% Glass Fiber): Fast-Cycling Engineering Plastic for Automotive Connectors
Tensile: 135 MPa · HDT: 205 °C at 1.82 MPa
PBT GF30 is the dominant material for automotive electrical connectors, relays, and switches. Its key advantage: fast crystallization enables the...
View Details →PPO/PPE Noryl: Dimensionally Stable Engineering Plastic for Electrical and Plumbing
Tensile: 65 MPa · HDT: 130 °C at 1.82 MPa
PPO/PPE (modified polyphenylene ether, trade name Noryl) offers exceptional dimensional stability, low moisture absorption (Propprose...
View Details →POM Copolymer Duracon M90: Low-Friction Acetal for Precision Gears & Automotive Fuel Components
Tensile: 62 MPa · HDT: 110 °C at 1.82 MPa
POM (polyoxymethylene) copolymer is the workhorse engineering thermoplastic for precision mechanical components. Unlike POM homopolymer, the...
View Details →m-PPE Modified Polyphenylene Ether: Hydrolytically Stable Plastic for Automotive & Water Handling
Tensile: 55 MPa · HDT: 135 °C at 1.82 MPa
Modified Polyphenylene Ether (m-PPE), also known as modified PPO, is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic blend that combines PPE's exceptional...
View Details →PC/PBT Blend Xenoy: Impact-Resistant Alloy for Automotive Body Panels & Power Tool Housings
Tensile: 55 MPa · HDT: 115 °C at 1.82 MPa
PC/PBT blend, best known under SABIC's Xenoy trade name, is a thermoplastic alloy that combines polycarbonate's exceptional impact resistance...
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