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Plastic
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Characteristics
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ABS
(Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)
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Rigid,
low-cost thermoplastic, easily machined
and thermo-formed.
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Acetal
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Engineering
thermoplastic with good strength,
wear resistance, and dimensional
stability. More dimensionally stable
than nylon under wet and humid conditions.
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Acrylic
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Clear,
transparent, strong, break-resistant
thermoplastic with excellent chemical
resistance and weatherability.
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CPVC
(Chlorinated PVC)
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Thermoplastic
with properties similar to PVC,
but operated to a 40-60°F higher
temperature.
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Fiberglass
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Thermosetting
composite with high strength-to-weight
ratio, excellent dielectric properties
and unaffected by corrosion.
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Nylon
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Thermoplastic
with excellent impact resistance,
ideal for wear applications such
as bearings and gears; Self-lubricating
under some circumstances
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PEEK
(Poly-ether-ether-ketone)
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Engineering
thermoplastic, excellent temperature
resistance, suitable for continuous
use above 500°F, excellent flexural
and tensile properties.
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PET
(Poly-ethylene-terephthalate)
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Dimensionally
stable thermoplastic with superior
machining characteristics compared
to acetal.
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Phenolic
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Thermosetting
family of plastics with minimal
thermal expansion, high compressive
strength, excellent wear and abrasion
resistance and a low coefficient
of friction. Used for bearing applications
and molded parts.
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Polycarbonate
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Transparent,
tough thermoplastic with high impact
strength, excellent chemical resistance
and electrical properties, and good
dimensional stability.
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Polypropylene
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Good
chemical resistance combined with
low moisture absorption and excellent
electrical properties. Retains strength
up to 250°F.
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Polysulfone
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Durable
thermoplastic, good electrical properties,
operates at temperatures in excess
of 300°F.
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Polyurethane
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Thermoplastic,
excellent impact and abrasion resistance,
resists sunlight and weathering.
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PTFE
(Poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene)
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Thermoplastic
with a low coefficient of friction,
withstands heat up to 500°F,
inert to chemicals and solvents,
self-lubricating with a low thermal
expansion rate.
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PVC
(Poly-vinyl-chloride)
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Thermoplastic,
resists corrosive solutions and
gases both acid and alkaline, good
stiffness.
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PVDF
(Poly-vinyl-idene-fluoride)
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Thermoplastic,
outstanding chemical resistance,
excellent substitute for PVC or
polypropylene. Good mechanical strength
and dielectric properties.
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