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HUNDREDS OF AVAILABLE MATERIALS TO FIT THE MOST UNIQUE PRODUCTS
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OUR MOST COMMONLY USED PLASTIC MATERIALS & RESINS
We find that our clients and customers most often choose the following resins for their projects. Remember that not every resin will fit the job, but we have a great way for you to start your material selection journey. Read through and watch the videos on each page to get to know these better.
ABS Plastic
Cost-effective ABS plastic machined parts and fluidic manifolds for OEM prototypes, enclosures, and structural components. Easy-to-machine, impact-resistant ABS with design-for-manufacturing support.
Acetal & Delrin
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 Plastic
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 Plastic
COC / COP share glass’s exceptional optical properties while offering transparency, low birefringence, a high Abbe number, and high heat resistance.
CPVC
CPVC is a popular choice for applications that require a high functional temperature (up to 200F) and/or a resistance to corrosive chemicals.
CTFE/KEL-F
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
Delrin AF machining for OEM gears, bushings, bearings, and high-wear components that need low friction, long life, and metal-like strength. Get design-for-manufacturing support, tight-tolerance CNC machining, and production-ready Delrin AF parts from Controlled Fluidics.
ECTFE / Halar
ECTFE (or Halar) offers many unique properties, including flame, impact, chemical, and harsh weather resistances with FDA and USDA certified grades. Learn more.
Fluorosint 500 & 207
Machined Fluorosint 500 and Flourosint 207 for bearings, bushings, seals, shrouds, and more. Chemically resistant and dimensionally stable.
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
HDPE is a hard, rigid polymer with excellent impact strength
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
LDPE is a softer, more flexible variety of polyethylene and is resistant to stress cracking.
Noryl
Noryl's moisture- and heat-resistant properties make them excellent choices for medical, surgical, and life science instruments.
Nylatron GS
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
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
PBT - Dimensionally stable material with good friction and wear properties
PEEK
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.
PES / Radel A
Radel A is a versatile material with high resistance to heat and combustibility
PET
PET - FDA compliant, moisture resistant, and high-precision components
Phenolics / G10
Phenolics/G10 - Dense and hard material with superior chemical resistance
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate - Rigid, stable, USP Class VI material for medical components
Polypropylene
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
Polysulfone - Stable and creep resistant material ideal for medical components
PPS
PPS - Chemically resistant and mechanically strong material with excellent electrical properties
PVC Plastic
PVC - Chemical and moisture resistant material ideal for chemical processing applications
PVDF
PVDF - Self-extinguishing, chemically resistant, and easily machined components
Radel
Radel - Tough and stable material with excellent stress cracking resistance
Rexolite
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
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 / PTFE
Teflon - Corrosion resistant material with exceptional thermal properties
Torlon
Dimensionally stable material with excellent heat resistance, Torlon machined parts are ideal for aerospace projects and various medical devices. Learn more.
UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
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 (PEI)
Ultem - Good material for structural components that require strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.
Vespel
Vespel - Lightweight substitute for metal in applications that require thermal stability, strength, and high impact resistance.