Materials
Material Selection Guide
Explore our comprehensive range of engineering materials with detailed properties, applications, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Engineering Plastics
- Elastomers
Nylon (PA6, PA66)
Key Properties
• High strength and toughness • Excellent wear resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Low friction coefficient
• Temperature range: -40°C to 120°C
Typical Applications
• Gears & Pinions
• Bearings and bushings
• Rollers and pulleys
• Wear pads and guides
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Delrin/Acetal (POM)
Key Properties
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Low moisture absorption
• High stiffness and hardness
• Superior machinability
• Temperature range: -40°C to 90°C
Typical Applications
• Precision gears
• Bushings and bearings
• Valve components
• Conveyor parts
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HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
Key Properties
• Excellent chemical resistance
• High impact strength
• Low moisture absorption
• FDA compliant grades available
• Temperature range: -50°C to 80°C
Typical Applications
• Cutting boards
• Chemical tanks
• Wear strips
• Food contact parts
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UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)
Key Properties
• Exceptional wear resistance
• Very low friction
• High impact strength
• Self-lubricating
• Temperature range: -200°C to 80°C
Typical Applications
• Wear strips and guides
• Chute liners
• Conveyor components
• Sliding pads
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Key Properties
• Good impact resistance
• Easy to machine and fabricate
• Good dimensional stability
• Excellent surface finish
• Temperature range: -20°C to 80°C
Typical Applications
• Housings and enclosures
• Prototypes
• Fixtures and jigs
• Display components
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PPHP/PPCP (Polypropylene)
Key Properties
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low density and lightweight
• Good fatigue resistance
• FDA compliant grades
• Temperature range: -10°C to 100°C
Typical Applications
• Chemical tanks
• Laboratory equipment
• Food containers
• Living hinges
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Natural Rubber (NR)
Key Properties
• Excellent elasticity and resilience
• High tensile strength
• Good tear resistance
• Low heat buildup
• Temperature range: -50°C to 80°C
Typical Applications
• Vibration dampening
• Seals and gaskets
• Shock absorbers
• Flexible couplings
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EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene)
Key Properties
• Excellent weather resistance
• Superior ozone resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Wide temperature range
• Temperature range: -50°C to 150°C
Typical Applications
• Weather stripping
• Outdoor seals
• Roofing membranes
• Automotive seals
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Nitrile (NBR)
Key Properties
• Excellent oil resistance
• Good fuel resistance
• Moderate chemical resistance
• Good abrasion resistance
• Temperature range: -40°C to 120°C
Typical Applications
• O-rings and seals
• Fuel hoses
• Hydraulic seals
• Oil-resistant gaskets
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Neoprene (CR)
Key Properties
• Good weather resistance
• Moderate oil resistance
• Flame resistant
• Good physical properties
• Temperature range: -40°C to 120°C
Typical Applications
• General purpose seals
• Gaskets
• Vibration mounts
• Protective covers
Industries Served
Manufacturing Services
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