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• Injection Moldable Thermoplastic Materials
  About injection moldable thermoplastic materials.
  
  
  • ABS
    ABS - A.B.S. is a copolymer - mixture of acrylic, butadiene, and styrene.
    
    
  • Acetal
    Acetal - Parts which must maintain a springiness such as latches and snap catches are usually made of acetal since it strives to retain its molded shape.
    
    
  • Acrylic
    Acrylic - This material has good optical clarity.
    
    
  • Nylon
    Nylon - As any ardent fisherman will know, nylon is a tough material with a high resistance to abrasion.
    
    
  • Phenylene Oxide
    Phenylene Oxide - This is a high-temperature resistant material used for electrical components such as switch holdings and junction boxes.
    
    
  • Polycarbonate
    Polycarbonate - This material is extremely tough. Impact resistance is its real asset.
    
    
  • Polyester
    Polyester - Polyester is dimensionally stable and has low moisture absorption.
    
    
  • Polyethylene
    Polyethylene - Many food containers used in the home are polyethylene.
    
    
  • Polypropylene
    Polypropylene - This is the lowest density common plastic.
    
    
  • Polysulfone
    Polysulfone - Polysulfone is strong, rigid and has a very high heat-deflection temperature along with excellent electrical properties.
    
    
  • Styrene
    Styrene - It has low resistance to chemicals and heat, will solvent bond easily.
    
    
  • Urethane
    Urethane - The wear resistance of this material is often many times that of rubber compounds.
    
    
  • Vinyl
    Vinyl - Most electrical wire coverings and plugs are made of vinyl.