| Polymer |
Grade |
Trade
Name |
Characteristic |
Application |
| PP |
Polypropylene |
|
Scratch
resistant lightweight
Living hinges
Extremely high chemical resistance |
Milk
bottles
End caps
Bottles |
| PMMA |
Acrylic |
Lucite
Plexiglas |
Transparent
or opaque |
Display
stands |
| ABS |
Acrylonitrile,
Butadiene, Styrene |
Cycolac |
Strong,
flexible uses rubber as a filler |
Toys,
automotive, gauges, and boxes |
| PA6/6 |
Nylon
6/6 |
Zytel |
Chemical
resistant & strong |
Chain
saws connectors housings
Zip ties |
| AC |
Acetal |
Delrin
Celcon
|
Wear
resistant |
Slide
guides
Rotors
|
| PC |
Polycarbonate |
Lexan |
Bullet
proof |
Safety
shields |
| PBT
/ PET |
Polyester |
Valox |
Withstands
high heat |
Valves |
| PPS |
Polyphenylene
sulfide |
Ryton
Fortron |
Possesses
many properties of Thermoset materials, i-e. Dielectric, heat
resistance, etc.
Withstands the highest heat |
Often
replaces Thermoset in some cases
Covers, switches, and shields |
| PEI
PEI+PC
|
|
Ultem |
Possesses
many properties of Thermoset materials, i-e. Dielectric, heat
resistance, etc.
|
Often
replaces Thermoset in some cases.
Surgical tools
Covers, switches, and shields |
| PEEK |
Polyetheretherketone |
|
Chemical
resistant & strong |
Aerospace
Mil-Spec connectors
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