Machinable Plastics
Total Plastics distributes a wide selection of machinable plastics such as ABS, acetal, acrylic, PEEK, nylon and UHMW in various shapes and forms. For available data sheets, visit our Product Download Library.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Thermoplastic
Formulations:
Annealed ABS, Extruded ABS
Benefits:
High Strength, Stiffness, Impact Resistance, Easily Machined, Thermoformed and Heatformed, Abrasion Resistant, Moisture & Creep Resistant, Excellent Chemical Resistance
Applications:
Football Helmets, Camper Tops, Housings for Small Appliances, Communications Equipment, Business Machines, Automotive Instrument Panels, Pipe and Fittings, Home Security Devices, Plumbing Hardware, Automobile Grills, Wheel Covers and Mirror Housings, Refrigerator Liners, Luggage Shells, Tote Trays, Mower Shrouds, Boat Hulls, Large Components for RVs
Formulations:
Acetron® GP, Acetron® NS , Celcon®, Delrin® 150, Delrin® 550, Delrin® 107, Delrin® 500 CL, Delrin® AF, Glass Filled, Semitron® 225
Benefits:
High Strength, Stiffness, Dimensional Stability, Low Coefficient of Friction, Good Wear Resistance, FDA, USDA & 3A-Dairy Compliant Formulation
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Gears, Guides, Rollers, Wheels, Sprockets, Thrust Washers, Wear Plates, Slide Pads, Valve Seats, Sleeves, Insulators, Cams, Cam Followers, Forming Dies, Pulleys, Tooling Fixtures, Clips, Lugs, Door Handles, Housings, Fuel Systems, Seat-Belt Components, Steering Columns, Window Support Brackets
Formulations:
Acrylite® FF (Extruded), Acrylite® GP (Cast), Acrylite® Product Family, Chemcast®, Lucite®, Polycast®, Optix®, Plexiglass, Mirror
Benefits:
High Optical Clarity, Excellent Light Transmission, Outstanding Weatherability, UV Protected, Good Wear, Excellent Stability, Moisture Resistant, High Tensile Strength, Heat Distortion Resistance, Lightweight, Durable, Shatter Resistant, Ease of Fabrication, Good for Printing/Embossing
Applications:
Machine Guards, Displays, Decorative Panels, Privacy Panels, Signage, Glazing, Framing, Instrument Panels, POP Displays, Chandeliers, Towel Bars, Magnifier Bars, Museum Exhibits, Fixtures, Sight Gauges, Aquariums
CELAZOLE® (Polybenzimidazole): Thermoplastic
Benefits:
High Temperature Deflection, High Strength, Low Thermal Expansion Rate, Outstanding Wear Resistance, Abrasion Resistance
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Electrical Connectors, Vacuum Cups, Thermal Insulators, Ultrasonic Probe Tips, Clamp Rings, Impellers, Valve Seats, Nests, Rotors
Formulations:
Duratron® XP
Benefits:
Unequaled Wear Resistance, Highest Limiting PV Available, Chemical Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, Low Thermal Expansion Rate, High Purity
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Retainers, Valve Caps, Valve Seats, Seals, Pump Wear Rings, Wand Tips, Connectors, Locators, Washers
Benefits:
High Strength, Excellent Wear Resistance, Moisture Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Creep Resistant, FDA, USDA and 3-A Dairy Compliant
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Gears, Guides, Rollers, Wheels, Sprockets, Manifolds, Slide Pads, Locator Rings, Sleeves, Insulators, Cams, Cam Followers, Forming Dies, Wear Pads
FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Benefits:
Chemical Resistance, Flame Resistant, Impact Resistant, Low Coefficient of Friction, Nearly Zero Water Absorption
Applications:
Packings, Valve Componenets, Seats, Seals, Roll Covers, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Fittings, Piping
FLUOROSINT®: Synthetic Mica filled PTFE
Formulations:
Fluorosint® 500, Fluorosint® 207
Benefits:
Chemically Inert, Low Deformation Under Load, Low Coefficient of Friction, Excellent Dimensional Stability, Excellent Wear, FDA and USDA Compliant
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Slides, Packings, Valve Seats, Seals, Pump Wear Rings, Insulators, Labyrinth Seals, Shrouds, Washers
HALAR® (ECTFE): Fluoropolymers
Benefits:
Chemical Resistance, Low Deformation Under Load, Good Strength and Toughness, Flame Resistant, Ultrapure, Abrasion Resistant
Applications:
Packings, Fittings, Seats, Seals, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Valve Components
Formulations:
Hydex® 4101, Hydex® 41011
Benefits:
Strength, Excellent Wear, Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, FDA, USDA and 3-A Dairy Compliant
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Gears, Guides, Rollers, Wheels, Timing Screws, Manifolds, Slide Pads, Pistons, Sleeves, Insulators, Cams, Cam Followers, Scraper Blades, Wear Pads
Benefits:
Chemical Resistance, Low Deformation Under Load, Good Strength and Toughness, Flame Resistant, Good Dielectric Strength
Applications:
Packings, Valve Components, Seats, Seals, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Fittings
Formulations:
Kynar® 1000 HD, Kynar® 2850, Kynar® 740
Benefits:
Chemical Resistance, Low Deformation Under Load, Good Strength and Toughness, Flame Resistant, UV Stability, Abrasion Resistant
Applications:
Packings, Valve Components, Seats, Seals, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Fittings
NORYL®: Modified Polyphenylene Oxide
Formulations:
30% Glass Filled, Unfilled
Benefits:
High Strength, Dimensional Stability, Creep Resistant, Low Water Absorption, Excellent Electrical Properties
Applications:
Rotors, Pistons, Impellers, Housings, Manifolds, Electrical Connectors, Fuse Blocks, Pump Components
Formulations:
Extruded Type 6/6: (Nylon 101, Nylatron® GS, Nylatron® NS, Glass Reinforced, Hydlar® ZF), Cast Type 6: (MC907, MC901, Nylatron® GSM, Nyloil®, Nylatron® GSM-Blue, Nylatron® NSM)
Benefits:
High Strength, Abrasion Resistance, Outstanding Wear, Large Size Economies, FDA, USDA & 3-A Dairy Compliant Formulations
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Gears, Guides, Slide Pads, Insulators, Wheels, Sprockets, Thrust Washers, Rollers, Forming Dies, Sheaves, Pulleys, Wear Plates, Cams, Cam Followers
Formulations:
Glass Filled: Ketron® 30% GR, Ketron® 1000, Carbon Reinforced: Ketron® CA30
Benefits:
High Strength, Toughness, Steam Resistance, Excellent Chemical Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, Outstanding Wear Resistance
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Seals, Pump Wear Rings, Insulators, Rotors, Impellers, Valve Seats, Connectors, Gears, Thrust Washers
Benefits:
Low Deformation Under Load, Good Strength and Stiffness, Flame Resistant, Impact Resistant, Low Coefficient of Friction
Applications:
Packings, Valve Components, Seats, Seals, Roll Covers, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Fittings, Piping
PHENOLICS: High Pressure Laminate Plastic
Formulations:
Norplex Micarta®, Paper Grade: (X, XX, XXX), Glass Grade: (G-5, G-9, G-10, G-1), Fabric Grade – Cotton: (C, CE), Fabric Grade – Linen (L, LE), N-1, FR-1 through FR-5
Benefits:
High Strength, Rigidity, Thermal Stability, Impact Resistance, Temperature Resistance, Excellent Dielectric Strength, Good Machinability, Good Dimensional Stability, Good Mechanical Strength
Applications:
Ace Chutes, Bearing Ball Cages, Coil Forms, Fuse Tubes, Housings for Circuitry, Liners, Pulleys, Separators (Threaded), Spaces, Telescopes, Valve Bodies, Windmill Slip Rings, Acoustic Isolators, Bobbins, Condenser Cases, Gaskets, Sleeve Bearings, Metal Rod Combinations, Rectifier Cases, Shoulder Bushing, Standoffs for P.C. Boards, Terminal Boards, Wear Blocks, Insulating Washers & Components, Antenna Bases, Bushings, Copy Machine Rollers, Gears, Insulators, Probe Handles, Rotor Vanes, Slip Rings, Thrust Washers, Welding Handles
POLYCARBONATE: Thermoplastic Polyester
Formulations:
Machine Grade (Makrolon® MG, Zelux®, Static Control Zelux®)
Benefits:
High Strength, Excellent Impact Resistance, Transparency, Good Dielectric Properties, Temperature Resistance
Applications:
Insulators, Diaphragms, Housings, Covers, Connectors, Fittings
Formulations:
Low Density (LDPE), High Density (HDPE): Polystone® G, StarBoard®
Benefits:
Excellent Chemical Resistance, Stress Crack Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Impact Resistant, Formable, Weldable, FDA & USDA Compliant
Applications:
Tanks, Liners, Covers, Fume Hoods, Deflector Plastes, Washers, Ducts, Filter Plates, Pump Impellers, Casings, Shims, Skids
POLYPROPYLENE: Thermoplastic Polymer
Formulations:
Proteus® Homopolymer, Proteus® Copolymer, FRP, SD, Polystone® P, Protec®
Benefits:
Chemical Resistant, Stress Crack Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Impact Resistant, Formable, Weldable, FDA & USDA Compliant
Applications:
Tanks, Liners, Covers, Fume Hoods, Ducts, Filter Plates, Pump Impellers, Casings
Benefits:
High Strength, Rigidity, Dimensional Stability, Steam Resistance, Low Moisture Absorption, FDA Approved Grades
Applications:
Medical Trays, Nozzles, Spouts, Connectors, Plungers, Valves, Insulators, Fixtures, Manifolds, Pistons
Formulations:
40A, 60A, 75A, 85A, 95A, 60D, 75D
Benefits:
Impact Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Durability, High Strength, Flexibility
Applications:
Wear Pads, Metal – Forming Pads, Machinery Mounts, Cutting Surfaces, Sound-Dampening Pads, Prototype Machined Parts, Bumper Pads, Gaskets, Seals, Rollers, Roller Covers, Sandblast Curtains
Formulations:
Techtron®, Techtron® HPV, Bearing Grade Ryton®, Glass Filled Ryton®
Benefits:
High Strength, Rigidity, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Chemical Resistance, Low Moisture Absorption, High Temperature Resistance
Applications:
Pump Bodies, Manifolds, Thrust Washers, Test Fixtures, Spaces, Gears, Valve Components, Lantern Rings, Connectors, Bearings, Bushings, Rotors
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene): Fluoropolymer
Formulations:
Teflon® Unfilled PTFE, Fillers (Glass, Graphite, Carbon, Moly, Bronze, Semitron® 500)
Benefits:
Chemically Inert, Low Coefficient of Friction, Excellent Impact Resistance, Outstanding Dielectric Properties, Low Moisture Absorption, FDA & USDA Compliant
Applications:
Busings, Bearings, Rollers, Slides, Packings, Valve Seats, Seals, Pump Wear Rings, Insulators, Piston Rigns, Connectors, Washers
Formulations:
Type 1: Vintec® 1, Type 2: Vintec® 2, CPVC, Corzan® CPVC
Benefits:
Chemical Resistant, Impact Resistant, Weldable, Good Dielectrical Properties
Applications:
Containers, Housings, Tanks, Shelving, Seating, Closures, Acid Tanks, Booths, Machinery, Acid Fume Hood & Ducts, Corrosion Control Equipment, Sheet Metal Fabrications, Machined Flanges & Valves, Liquor Dispensing Systems, Industrial Waste Equipment, Air Purifying Equipment, Lab Equipment Suppliers, Tote Boxes, Pans, Trays, Noise Control Devices, Nuclear Instruments, Nursery Equipment, Paneling for Clean Rooms, Machined Parts & Gears, Dust Collection Systems, Industrial Surfaces, Machine Guards, Pressure Switches, Ceiling Materials, Scientific Apparatus, Spraying Equipment, Storage Tanks, Waterproof Covers, Acid Tank Linings, Fume Scrubbers, Flues & Vents
Benefits:
Tremendous Impact Resistance, High Resistance to Steam, High Strength, Resistance to Acids, Broad Temperature Range
Applications:
Medical Trays, Instrument Handles, Pistons, Fluid Couplers, Valve Components, Probes, Nozzles, Plungers, Sockets, Manifolds, Clamps, Fittings
RULON®: Specially compounded forms of PTFE
Formulations:
Rulon® AR Rulon® LR, Rulon® J, Rulon® W-2, Rulon® F, Rulon® 123, Rulon® 142, Rulon® 641
Benefits:
Chemically Inert, Low Coefficient of Friction, Better Wear Rates Under Load than Virgin PTFE, FDA & USDA Compliant (Rulon® 123 & Rulon® 641), Less Galling of Soft Metal Mating Surfaces, Excellent PV Limits
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Slides, Seals, Pump Wear Rings, Insulators, Thrust Washers, Valve Seats, Washers, Bearing Retainers, Packings
Benefits:
Chemical Resistance, Low Deformation Under Load, Good Strength, Excellent Dielectric Properties, Impact Resistance, Abrasion Resistant
Applications:
Packings, Fittings, Seats, Seals, Stand-offs, Insulators, Nozzles, Valve Components
Formulations:
Extruded: (Torlon® 4203, Torlon® 4301), Compression Molded: (Torlon® 4503, Torlon® 4501, Torlon® 4540, Torlon® 5530)
Benefits:
High Strength, Good Chemical Resistance, Thermal and Electrical Insulation, Rigidity, Dimensional Stability, Good Wear Resistance
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Seals, Nests, Gears, Connectors, Wear Rings, Rotors, Insulators, Impellers, Valve Seats, Thrust Washers, Sliding Vanes, Labryinth Seals
UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
Formulations:
Tivar® 1000 Virgin, Reprocessed, Tivar® Oil Filled, Tivar® Dry Slide®, Tivar® 88 Glass Filled, Tivar® 1000 UV Stabilized, Tivar® Ceram-P®, Tivar® 88 ESD (Electro Static Dissipative), Tivar® 88-2 ESD, Tivar® 1000 ESD, Tivar® 1000 EC (Electrically Conductive)
Benefits:
High Strength, Good Chemical Resistance, Thermal and Electrical Insulation, Rigidity, Dimensional Stability, Good Wear Resistance
Applications:
Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Seals, Nests, Gears, Connectors, Wear Rings, Rotors, Insulators, Impellers, Valve Seats, Thrust Washers, Sliding Vanes, Labryinth Seals
Formulations:
Ultem® 1000, Ultem® 2300
Benefits:
High Strength, Rigidity, Steam Resistant, Resistance to Acids, High Dielectric Strength, FDA Compliant
Applications:
Medical Trays, Instrument Handles, Nozzles, Probes, Valve Compenents, Manifolds, Insulators, Sockets, Pistons, Plungers, Clamps, Adapters
Formulations:
Unfilled: Vespel® SP1, Bearing Grades: Vespel® SP21, Vespel® SP211, Vespel® SP22, Vespel® SP3
Benefits:
High Strength, Excellent Wear Resistance, Creep Resistant, Impact Resistant
Applications:
Bearings, Bushings, Wear Strips, Seals, Gaskets
