Nylon

All grades of Nylon have toughness and resiliency in addition to high fatigue strength. Resistance to oils and hydrocarbon solvents is very
high. Almost all formulations retain stable mechanical properties at temperatures from 75 °F to above 225 °F. Most common uses are: latches, cams, gears, and many other moving parts due to their excellent abrasion and impact resistance. Nylon is also available in a variety of glass-filled grades, further enhancing its mechanical properties.

Acetal

Acetal ( DELRIN ) displays good impact resistance, dimensional stability with outstanding surface hardness due to its high degree of crystaline structure. Acetal has high dielectric strength and is resistant to many solvents while exhibiting negligible water absorption. Typical applications include roller bearings, gears, reels, counters, control cams, valves, and pump parts.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate ( LEXAN ) displays the highest impact strength over a range of temperatures from -60°F to 270°F.  It is appropriate for all
precision parts where transparency is desired. Its water-clear transparency (89%) makes it excellent for visors or see through applications. Polycarbonate shows good creep resistance and has a temperature independent dielectric constant, as well as consistent insulating properties.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene has high impact resistance and structural rigidity. It is unaffected by most solvents at room temperature. PP has excellent insulating properties and is extremely lightweight. Its high fatigue strength makes it an ideal under cyclic loading conditions.

ULTEM

ULTEM ( Polyetherimide)  keeps hardness and mechanical properties from -40 °F to 356 °F. It is radiation-resistant, microwave transparent with natural flame retardant qualities. Reinforced grades have even higher mechanical strength.  With  its unequaled qualities, ULTEM is the ideal replacement for steel and many metals making it perfect for a wide range of electronic and medical applications.

ABS

ABS has excellent impact strength and resistance. Used extensively in appliances, automotive and computer components. ABS plastics may be painted or plated.

Polyethylene

Polyethylene is unique because of its flexibility at low temperatures, excellent electrical resistance, and low dielectric constant. PE's self lubricating properties also make it ideal for applications such as rollers, skids and other uses which call for a non-stick, low friction material. Polyethylene is available in a wide range of densities including Ultra High Modular Weight for gears, driven, impellers, cams, etc.

Teflon

Teflon ( Polytetrafluoroethylene ) has an extremely low coefficient of friction which makes it the ideal choice where surface wear might  be a problem. Teflon also exhibits a useful service life from below -100°F to 500°F. Its resistance to solvents is excellent throughout a wide range of temperatures. Teflon's low dielectric constant and electrical resistance also remain constant throughout this range of temperature. Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont.

PVC

PVC ( Polyvinylchloride ) properties include chemical inertness, resistance to water and weather, high strength-to-weight ratio, tough dent resistance with electrical and thermal insulative properties. PVC has continuous resistance to heat from120°-160°F.

Isoplast

Isoplast (Glass-filled Polyurethane ) has excellent chemical, solvent and abrasion resistance.  Isoplast has a high notchecl impact
strength, low moisture sensitivity and a working temperature of 197 °F. Excellent where strength is needed.

KYNAR®

KYNAR Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) from Atochem gives unique chemical corrosion resistance at elevated temperature (300 degrees F), particularly in chlorine, fluorine, or bromine environments. PVDF offers excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical strength far superior to other fluorocarbon polymers. PVDF rod and slab in black and natural (off-white) are standard Gehr products.

UHMW

UHMW  (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) has a unique combination of properties: extremely low coefficient of friction (See Table 1) which promotes free flow high abrasion resistance to low stress abrasion high chemical/corrosion resistance nil moisture absorption, in fact, water repellent outstanding impact resistance against blunt objects lightweight/easy to install ease of fabrication and machining using normal woodworking tools operating temperatures from -200'C to 65 to 80'C (upper limit depending on mechanical stress) non stick.

CP7-D

CP7-D Polypropylene  has good chemical resistance to alkalines and peroxide with limited acid resistance. This material can be used in wet bench and wafer tool fabrication to avoid fire-suppression system installation & maintenance costs.