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How we can assist you with Material Selection

Selecting a suitable material is crucial for the success of any project. We understand that every plastic part has unique requirements that need to be met. Examples are high impact strength, excellent dimensional stability, optical clarity, or a smooth, glossy surface finish. Our dedicated team is here to help you navigate these complexities.

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Through our extensive network of trusted engineering polymer suppliers, we have a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. This allows us to offer you expert advice that is comprehensive and tailored to your project's needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. 

Choosing the Right Polymer for your Project
PA
Nylon

Properties

High Impact Strength

Resistance to Abrasion

Resistant to Chemicals

Durable

Applications

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Interesting Fact

ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Properties

Good Impact Strength

Dimensional Stability

Excellent Surface Finish

Good Heat Resistance

Applications

Toy, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive

Interesting Fact

ABS is a widely used material in 3D printing due to its excellent properties such as strength, durability, and heat resistance. It is commonly used in desktop FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers. ABS can be easily melted and extruded through a heated nozzle to create complex and strong 3D-printed objects. It is often used in prototyping to create functional parts.
PC
Polycarbonate

Properties

High Impact Strength

Excellent Transparency

Good Heat Resistance

Dimensional Stability

Applications

Electrical & Electronics, Lighting, Battery Boxes

Interesting Fact

Polycarbonate's first significant commercial use in 1960 was in the production of eyeglass lenses. The material's exceptional clarity, lightweight nature, and impact resistance made it an ideal replacement for glass lenses, offering improved safety and comfort for eyeglass wearers. This application marked the beginning of Polycarbonate's widespread adoption in various industries, laying the foundation for its extensive use in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and other sectors in the years that followed.
POM
Polycetal

Properties

Tough

Dimensional Stability

Low Wear & Low Friction

Creep Resistant

Applications

Gears, Bearings, Furniture Components

Interesting Fact

The first notable application of Polyacetal copolymer was in the automotive industry, where it was used to produce various components such as gears, bearings, and bushings. These parts required materials with high strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to wear, properties that Polycetal copolymer provided effectively.
PP
Polypropylene

Properties

Semi-Rigid

Good Chemical resistance

Translucent

Tough

Applications

Bottle Caps, Cases,

Interesting Fact

An intriguing revelation about polypropylene (PP) is its transformative role in product design through the innovation of living hinges. These flexible plastic sections, discovered to withstand repeated bending without breakage, have revolutionized countless products. Examples include flip-top caps on bottles, clamshell packaging for various consumer goods, and one of our own products, the clamshell case for Game Guard Gumshields
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