Rexolite® Plastic Materials & Machining

Compared to standard polystyrene, it has harder, more durable, and somewhat more temperature resistant properties than other materials. It shows these qualities in several different ways. With Rexolite®'s above average resistance to radiation, the resin takes little change in dielectric loss over a wide range of exposures up to 1000M rads. It exhibits superior resistance to mechanical deterioration by ionizing radiation in particular. Rexolite® also has excellent machinability and shock resistance, able to take direct and intense strikes without much loss. However, repeated strikes might result in its eventual fracturing. It also demonstrates its strength via its wide operating temperature range. It can hold its structure to temperatures as low as -270°C (~-455°F) and as high as 176°C (~349°F).  

Furthermore, engineers and designers know Rexolite® as an excellent choice for sound transmission. With low acoustic impedance close to water, this material makes for great sonar lenses among several other applications used for sound. Additionally, it retains structural integrity due to its rigid and durable molecular architecture. It keeps dimensional stability under loads of 10 psi to 2000 psi without structural compromise. The material's lightweight nature also serves as a contributing quality here. With a specific gravity of 1.05, Rexolite® is approximately 15% lighter than acrylic and less than half the weight of Teflon — all this while keeping the previously mentioned qualities.