PLASTIC MATERIALS & RESINS

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ABS plastic is a low-cost engineering plastic that is easy to machine and fabricate; available in either off-white or black stock shapes.

Acetal as a copolymer, or Delrin as a homopolymer, has excellent mechanical and electrical properties. Use Acetal and Delrin for your next machining project.

Acrylic is one of the most popular plastics for CNC machined parts, particularly in medical applications. It holds close tolerance and is low cost.

COC / COP share glass’s exceptional optical properties while offering transparency, low birefringence, a high Abbe number, and high heat resistance.

CPVC is a popular choice for applications that require a high functional temperature (up to 200F) and/or a resistance to corrosive chemicals.

CTFE, sometimes called KEL-F, is a dimensionally stable and rigid polymer known for it’s near-zero moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance.

Delrin AF is a highly versatile plastic material with metal-like properties.

ECTFE (or Halar) offers many unique properties, including flame, impact, chemical, and harsh weather resistances with FDA and USDA certified grades. Learn more.

Machined Fluorosint 500 and Flourosint 207 for bearings, bushings, seals, shrouds, and more. Chemically resistant and dimensionally stable.

HDPE is a hard, rigid polymer with excellent impact strength

LDPE is a softer, more flexible variety of polyethylene and is resistant to stress cracking.

Noryl's moisture- and heat-resistant properties make them excellent choices for medical, surgical, and life science instruments.

Nylatron GS is a nylon and molybdenum disulphide combination engineered to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of type 6/6 Nylon, while not affecting its chemical and electrical properties. Read More

Nylatron GS is a nylon and molybdenum disulphide combination engineered to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of type 6/6 Nylon, while not affecting its chemical and electrical properties. Read More

Nylon 6/6 is a highly versatile, non-abrasive, FDA Compliant, and USDA-approved material. Controlled Fluidics can machine to tolerances of +/- .0005 or better.

PBT - Dimensionally stable material with good friction and wear properties

Explore the properties and applications of PEEK plastic, a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and suitability for medical and life science applications.

Radel A is a versatile material with high resistance to heat and combustibility

PET - FDA compliant, moisture resistant, and high-precision components

Phenolics/G10 - Dense and hard material with superior chemical resistance

Polycarbonate - Rigid, stable, USP Class VI material for medical components

Polypropylene (PP) is a low-cost, FDA-approved plastic that makes a great choice for plastic machining, especially for medical and food research applications.

Polysulfone - Stable and creep resistant material ideal for medical components

PPS - Chemically resistant and mechanically strong material with excellent electrical properties

PVC - Chemical and moisture resistant material ideal for chemical processing applications

PVDF - Self-extinguishing, chemically resistant, and easily machined components

Radel - Tough and stable material with excellent stress cracking resistance

Discover Rexolite® plastics as a material fit for using in electrical applications among many others. It withstands high voltage and makes a good insulator for electronic components.

Tecadur Plastic Material & Machining Exceptionally tough and optically clear copolyester Tecadur refers to the family of high performance engineering plastics that include a variety of grades with different properties depending on the product's purpose. Each grade is specific to certain applications, some suiting more specialized purposes than others available.… Read More

Teflon - Corrosion resistant material with exceptional thermal properties

Dimensionally stable material with excellent heat resistance, Torlon machined parts are ideal for aerospace projects and various medical devices. Learn more.

UHMW is a low-friction material with excellent wear resistance. It's USDA-approved and FDA-compliant, making it suitable for food processing applications.

Ultem - Good material for structural components that require strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.

Vespel - Lightweight substitute for metal in applications that require thermal stability, strength, and high impact resistance.