*While our fastener line is mainly stocked with parts made in Nylon 6/6, all of the following materials are available. Some threaded parts may need to have tooling inserts made due to the difference in material shrink factors and their impact on the final dimensions and fit and function of the part. In many cases, these inserts are already available. For those that are not, engineering charges may apply. Please call for quotations in any of the materials listed below.
NYLON-Nylene 132L is our grade of an unreinforced nylon 6/6 molding resin. Nylene 132L has the high heat and chemical resistance characteristic of nylon 6/6 materials, combined with high flow and easy molding. 132L is suitable for a variety of applications, such as clips, fasteners, levers, bushings, and other ruses where heat, chemical, and wear resistance are required. Data Sheet Source Custom Resins. Processing information. Retrieved may 2,2008 from http://www.customresins.com/cr_000.html
NYLON with glass reinforcement - Provides toughness with high strength and rigidity in addition to all the typical benefits of Nylon 6/6 Data Sheet Source - MayWeb. MattWeb DataSheet. Retrieved May 22, 2008 from http://www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matid=50423&ckck=1
SUPER TOUGH NYLON (6/6 Heat Stabilized) - Super tough Heat Stabilized Nylon 6/6 has been impact modified by reactive alloying to provide exceptional practical toughness even when dry as molded and at low temperatures. The heat stabilization is for molded parts which may be exposed to high temperatures for prolonged periods of time. Source: http://www.mdayinc.com/data_sheets/nst/NST6650L_HSL.pdf (data sheet is this same link)
ISOPLAST
101 resin is an opaque, impact modified, amorphous polymer. It offers excellent
resistance to a broad range of chemicals (1), excellent toughness with a notched
izod of 24 ft-lbs/in and good dimensional stability.
* NOTICE: Wall thickness, part design complexity, fabrication techniques,
polymer flow length, molecular orientation, temperature and other conditions can
affect part performance greatly. For accurate prediction of performance,
fabricated parts should be exposed to the reagents at the concentrations and
under the conditions expected to be encountered in the actual end use
environment. Data
Sheet Source
IDES.General Information. Retrieved May 20, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/grades/ds/E7153.htm
ISOPLAST
40%- 101 LGF40 NAT resin is a 40% long glass fiber reinforced resin. With a
tensile modulus of 1,700,000 psi and an ultimate tensile strength of 27,000 psi,
it is suitable for applications requiring stiffness and strengh. It also offers
excellent chemical resistance (1) and low temperature toughness with an izod
impact of 8 ft-lb/in at -40°F.
* NOTICE: Wall thickness, part design complexity, fabrication techniques,
polymer flow length, molecular orientation, temperature and other conditions can
affect part performance greatly. For accurate prediction of performance,
fabricated parts should be exposed to the reagents at the concentrations and
under the conditions expected to be encountered in the actual end use
environment. Data
Sheet Source IDES.General
Information.
Retrieved May 20, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/grades/ds/E7155.htm
Valox-The Valox family of thermoplastic polyester resins are semi-crystalline materials based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and/or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymers. Valox resin formulations include many performance-matched grades designed to provide application-specific property profiles. Valox resins combine heat and chemical resistance, as well as outstanding electrical properties with exceptionally good processability and surface appearance. New Valox iQ* resins are created with polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-based polymers derived from 85% post-consumer plastic waste, consuming less energy and yielding less carbon dioxide (CO2) in their manufacturing than traditional resins. Data Sheet * Trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV Source- SABIC Innovative Plastic.ValoxResin. Retrieved May 21, 2008 from http://www.geplastics.com/gep/Plastics/en/ProductsAndServices/ProductLine/valox.html
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)- - A crystalline polymer having a symmetrical, rigid backbone chain consisting of recurring p-substituted benzene rings and sulfur atoms. A variety of grades suitable for slurry coating, fluidized-bed coating, electrostatic spraying, as well as injection and compression molding are offered. Polyphenylene sulfides exhibit outstanding chemical resistance, thermal stability, dimensionally stability, and fire resistance. PPS's extreme inertness toward organic solvents, and inorganic salts and bases make for outstanding performance as a corrosion-resistant coating suitable for contact with foods. Data Sheet Source: http://www.ides.com/generics/PPS.htm
ULTEM 2300- 30% Glass fiber filled, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. NSF 51 listing, WRAS certification, KTW certification in recognized colors. Data She Source IDES.General Information. Retrieved May 20, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/grades/ds/E4199.htm
ULTEM 1000-Ultem is a Polyether Imide (PEI). It is considered an advanced thermoplastic which has both ether links and imide groups in its polymer chain. Polyether imide has gained rapid acceptance as a high temperature engineering thermoplastic material competitive with the polysulfones, polyphenylene sulfides, and polyketones. Polyether imide exhibits high tensile strength without the use of reinforcement, flame resistance, very low smoke emission, and excellent hydrolytic stability. Because of PEIs high stability, its range of processing is wider than many other thermoplastics. Transparent, standard flow Polyetherimide (Tg 217C). ECO Conforming, UL94 V0 and 5VA listing. US FDA and EU Food Contact compliant, NSF 51 listing, compliant in natural color. Effective June, 2007 this grade will no longer be supported with biocompatibility information and should not be used for medical applications which require biocompatibility. Alternative grade HU1000. Data Sheet Source IDES.General Information. Retrieved May 28, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/generics/PEI.htm
PEEK- (polyetheretherketone) - An very advanced Thermoplastic semicrystalline resin offering Chemical Resistance, Good dielectric properties, Good Lubricated Wear Resistance, Good Heat Resistance/ Good retention of mechanical properties in high heat. Data Sheet Source: http://www.ides.com/generics/PEK.htm
PEEK 30% Glass Filled-High performance engineering thermoplastic. With 30% glass filled, the fibers reduce the expansion rate and increases the flexural modulus of PEEK. This grade of PEEK 30% Glass filled is more ideal for applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, using temperatures above 300°F (150°C).Data Sheet Source - Professional Plastics PEEK 30% Glass Filled General Information . Retrieved June 5, 2008 from http://www.professionalplastics.com/PEEKGLASSFILLED30GF
HDPE - HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a subset of the Polyethylene (PE). - The term polyethylene describes a huge family of resins obtained by polymerizing ethylene gas, H2C=CH2, and it is by far the largest volume commercial polymer. This thermoplastic is available in a range of flexibilities and other properties depending on the production process, with high density materials being the most rigid. Polyethylene can be formed by a wide variety of thermoplastic processing methods and is particularly useful where moisture resistance and low cost are required. Low density polyethylene typically has a density value ranging from 0.91 to 0.925 g/cm, linear low density polyethylene is in the range of 0.918 to 0.94 g/cm, while high density polyethylene ranges from 0.935 to 0.96 g/cm and above. Data Sheet Source http://www.ides.com/generics/PE.htm
HIPS - HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is a subset of Polystyrene (PS). Polystyrene is an amorphous, glassy polymer that is generally rigid and relatively inexpensive. Unfilled polystyrene has a sparkle appearance and is often referred to as crystal PS or general purpose polystyrene (GPPS). High impact polystyrene grades (HIPS) are produced by adding rubber or butadiene copolymer which increases the toughness and impact strength of the polymer. Data Sheet Source: http://www.ides.com/generics/PS.htm
TEFLON FEP-Teflon by DuPont is a fluoropolymer resin offering an excellent combination of properties including low flammability, exceptional dielectric properties, heat resistance, toughness, flexibility, low coefficient of friction, nonstick characteristics, negligible moisture absorption, chemical inertness, performance at temperature extremes, and weather resistance Data Sheet Source Dupont FEP TE 9494 data sheet 2004
POLYCARBONATE - Polycarbonate material is formed by a condensation polymerization resulting in a carbon that is bonded to three oxygens. The most common system for this polymerization is formed by a reaction of bisphenol A and phosgene. Applications of polycarbonate are almost always those which take advantage of its uniquely high impact strength and its exceptional clarity. These unique properties have resulted in applications such as bulletproof windows, break resistant lenses, compact discs, etc. More recently however, additional interest has resulted because of the low flammability of polycarbonate. Data Sheet Source - IDES. PC - Polycarbonate. Retrieved May 22, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/pm/9_Polycarbonate.asp
LEXAN - Lexan is the SABIC (Formerly GE) brand name of polycarbonate
Grivory HTV-6H1 -Natural is a 60% glassfibre reinforced engineering thermoplastic material based on a semi-crystalline, partially aromatic copolyamide.Grivory HTV-6H1 is a specially heat stabilised injection moulding material. The main distinguishing feature of Grivory HT-PPA, when compared to other polyamides, is its good performance values at high temperatures providing parts which are stiffer, stronger and have better heat distortion stability and chemical resistance. Data Sheet Source IDES.Generalation. Retrieved May 20, 2008 from http://www.ides.com/grades/ds/E47336.htm
KYNAR- (PVDF or Polyvinylidene Fluoride) is a specialty plastic material in the fluoropolymer family; it is used generally in applications requiring the highest purity, strength, and resistance to solvents, acids, bases and heat and low smoke generation during a fire event. Data Sheet Source WIKIPEDIA. PolyvinylideneFluoride. Retrieved May 20, 2008 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinylidene_fluoride
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - A polymer made by the catalytic polymerization of vinyl chloride. PVC also includes copolymers that contain at least 50% vinyl chloride. The neat homopolymer is hard, brittle and difficult to process, but it becomes flexible when plasticized. Polyvinyl chloride molding compounds can be extruded, injection molded, compression molded, calendered, and blow molded to form a huge variety of products, either rigid or flexible depending on the amount and type of plasticizers used. There are more compounding recipes for PVC than for any other polymer. Rigid PVC is strong, difficult to burn, has excellent resistance to strong acids and bases, to most other chemicals, and to many organic solvents. Additionally, polyvinyl chloride is one of the least expensive plastics. Data Sheet Source http://www.ides.com/generics/PVC.htm
POLYPROPYLENE (PP) - This polyolefin is readily formed by polymerizing propylene with suitable catalysts, generally aluminum alkyl and titanium tetrachloride. Polypropylene properties vary according to molecular weight, method of production, and the copolymers involved. Generally polypropylene has demonstrated certain advantages in improved strength, stiffness, alkali resistance, and higher temperature capability over polyethylene. Polypropylene has been very successfully applied to the forming of fibers due to its good specific strength which is why it is the single largest use of polypropylene. Polypropylene also happens to be one of the lightest plastics available with a density of 0.905 g/cm. Data Sheet Source: http://www.ides.com/generics/PP.htm
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