Plastic Materials

ACETATE

Properties

• Clear, with good optical properties
• Dimensionally stable
• Easily cut or torn
• Food and medical grade
• Printable with conventional methods

Typical Application for Acetates

• Graphic arts
• Packaging
  
• Printed overlays
  
• Printing and display
  
• Sheeting

MYLAR

Properties

• Clear
  
• Durable
  
• Dimensionally Stable
  
• Electrically Non-Conductive
  
• Non-Yellowing
  
• Resistant to –
  • High Heat
  • Tearing

Typical Applications for Mylar

• Apparel
  
• Die-Cutting
  
• Electronics
  
• Packaging
  
• Protective Overlay
  
• Printing and display

STYRENE
Organic liquid used in the manufacture of many polymers, like:

• Polystyrene
• ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
• SBR – Styrene Butadiene Rubber

UHMW POLYETHYLENE

Properties

• Easy to Machine
  
• Food-grade
  
• Low-Friction
  
• Non-Stick
  
• Performs Well from Low to High Temps
  
• Resistant to –
  • Abrasion
  • Chemical
  • Impact
  • Moisture
  • Odor
  • Stain
    
• Self-Lubricating
  
• Thermo-formable
  
• Vacuum-formable

Typical Applications for UHMW Polyethylene

• Blades, Impellers and Scrapers
  
• Bumpers and Pads
  
• Conveyor Wheels
  
• Food Processing and Service
  
• Liners
  
• Machined Parts
  
• Marine Usage
  
• Rollers
  
• Pump and Valve Parts
  
• Wear Strips and Plates

URETHANE

Properties

• Resistant to –
  • Abrasion
  • Cuts and Tears
  • Fuel
  • Oil
  • Wear
• Tensile Strength

Typical Applications for Urethane

• Blades and Scrapers
  
• Bumpers
  
• Conveyor Belts and Conveyor Belt Covers and Liners
  
• Electrical Insulation
  
• Gaskets and Seals
  
• Injection Molding – Thermoplastic Urethane
  
• Non-Marking components
  
• Rollers
  
• Sound-proofing
  
• Tires and Wheels