ABS is an economical engineering plastic that bridges the gap between standard plastics and high-performance engineering thermoplastics. Widely used for preproduction prototypes. it has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to machine. fabricate. paint. and glue.

Acetal or Polyoxymethylene (POM). also commonly known under DuPont's brand name Delrin®. is an engineering thermoplastic. It is a lightweight. low-friction. and wear-resistant material with good physical and processing properties. Ther are two types of Acetals: Copolymers or Homopolymers.

Acrylic (Polymethyl-Methacrylate or PMMA) is an amorphous thermoplastic which is optically transparent. unaffected by moisture. and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Common trade names of acrylic include Plexiglas®. Lucite®. and Acrylite®.

Ardel® Polyarylates are a family of aromatic polyesters. Its inherent UV stability combined with superior retention of optical and mechanical properties makes Ardel® an ideal choice for any application where weathering effects are an issue.

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB). commonly known as butyrate. is resistant to ultraviolet rays. has a lower moisture absorption than acetate and has an extremely high impact strength.

Celazole® PBI (Polybenzimidazole). the highest performing engineering plastic currently available. offers the highest heat resistance (it does not melt) and mechanical property retention over 400°F (205°C) of any unfilled plastic.

Chlorinated PVC material is produced primarily for corrosive or high-temperature environments. It is also readily workable. including machining. welding. and forming.

CTFE or PCTFE (also known as Kel-F®) has many of the properties similar to other fluoropolymers such as PTFE. FEP. or PFA. but is mechanically superior in rigidity and has very low gas permeability.

Ertalyte® PET-P is produced by proprietary resin grades only by Quadrant. Its properties make it especially suitable for the manufacture of precision mechanical parts which are capable of sustaining high loads and enduring wear conditions.

Tefzel® ETFE is a fluorocarbon-based polymer manufactured only by DuPont. It was introduced as a material which offered both corrosion resistance and mechanical strength over a wide temperature range.

Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). can be described as a fluoropolymer resin having most of the excellent physical. chemical and electrical properties of PTFE but can be processed using conventional thermoplastics processing equipment.

Made from extremely fine glass fibers. fiberglass is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products. The resulting composite material is properly known as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) or glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).

ECTFE is a fluoropolymer marketed under the brand name Halar® by Solvay Solexis. the only producerof Halar® ECTFE.

Representing the largest portion of the polyethylene applications. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) offers excellent impact resistance. light weight. low moisture absorption. and high tensile strength.

Isoplast® are high tensile strength. chemically resistant urethane resins. Available in long glass fiber-filled grades. these grades are strong enough to replace some metals in load bearing applications.

Kydex® is an acrylic-polyvinyl chloride alloy produced by Kleerdex that combines the advantageous properties of both the acrylic and the polyvinyl chloride components.

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is an economical option for many applications requiring low temperature flexibility. toughness. and durability.

Emco carries a full line of plastic adhesives, cleaners and polishes, sealants, all types of specialty tapes, and flexible or ridged tubing.

Nylon. one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. offers an excellent combination of mechanical performance (toughness. low coefficient of friction. and good abrasion resistance) and cost.

PCTFE or CTFE (also known as Kel-F®) has many of the properties similar to other fluoropolymers such as PTFE. FEP. or PFA. but is mechanically superior in rigidity and has very low gas permeability.

PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK). a high performance engineering thermoplastic. offers chemical and water resistance similar to PPS (PolyPhenylene Sulfide). but can operate at higher temperatures.

PETG. glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate. is a high impact resistant copolyester that is a clear amorphous thermoplastic. PETG offers high stiffness. hardness. and toughness as well as good impact strength.

PerFluoroAlkoxy (PFA) is a fluoropolymer which offers similar properties to FEP. but is considered more of a premium resin. PFA is preferred when extended service is required in hostile environments involving chemical. thermal. and mechanical stress.

A wide range of plastic film products in thicknesses of up to 10 mils are available in PEEK. PETG. Polycarbonate. Polyester. Polyimide. PTFE. Ultem®. Vinyl. Styrene and more.

Polyamide-imides (PAI) are thermoplastic amorphous polymers that have exceptional mechanical. thermal. and chemical resistant properties suitable for for severe service environments.

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT). a semi-crystalline engineering-grade thermoplastic that is part of the polyester family. combines excellent mechanical and electrical properties with robust chemical resistance. It was first introduced by Ticona as Celanex® PBT.

Polycarbonate is a dimensionally stable. transparent thermoplastic with outstanding impact resistance and is used in many applications which demand high performance properties.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). more commonly known as Polyester. is a durable. tough thermoplastic with good chemical. high energy radiation. weather. wear and abrasion resistance.

Polyetherimide (PEI). also trademarked as Ultem®. is an amorphous. amber-to-transparent thermoplastic. Rated for continuous use in temperatures up to 356° F (180° C). it also features high tensile strength along with good flame and chemical resistance.

Polyethersulfone (PES) is a high temperature amorphous thermoplastic offering a superior combination of better chemical resistance and higher dry heat capability than polysulfone (Udel®) or polyetherimide (Ultem®).

PETG. glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate. is a transparent copolyester with very high impact resistance. This thermoplastic offers high stiffness. hardness. and toughness as well as good impact strength.

Polyimides (PI) are some of the most heat and fire resistant polymers. Their strength. heat. and chemical resistance are so great that these materials often replace glass and metals. such as steel. in many demanding industrial applications.

Polyphenylene Oxide. a high-heat amorphous polymer blended with polystyrene in combination with other additives, results in the Noryl® family of modified PPOs that offer a wide range of physical and thermo-mechanical properties.

Polypropylene (PP) is an economical material noted for its excellent chemical resistance in corrosive environments. It is a translucent material with excellent mechanical properties and has gradually replaced polyethylenes for many purposes.

Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic designed for applications requiring excellent electrical and mechanical properties together with good processability. Polystyrenes have well-balanced physical properties and are generally transparent. but available in various colors.

A tough. rigid. high strength transparent thermoplastic. Polysulfone (PSU) maintains its properties over a wide temperature range (-150° F to above 300° F). often replacing polycarbonates when higher temperatures. improved chemical resistance or autoclavability is required.

Polyurethane (PP) is a versatile engineering material with a combination of rubber's elasticity and the toughness and durability of metal. This material offers superior impact resistance. excellent wear properties and elastic memory.

Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) offers the best chemical resistance with no known solvents below 392°F (200°C). Low moisture absorption. good mechanical and excellent thermal resistance properties make PPS ideally suited for precise tolerance machined components.

PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene. a fluorocarbon-based polymer. is also known by Dupont's brand name Teflon®. and commonly used in its virgin (unfilled) state.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or "vinyl" is a flexible or rigid material that is chemically nonreactive. relatively nonflammable. hard wearing. and resistant to water and corrosion. It easily machines using standard metal working tools and can be finished to close tolerances without great difficulty.

PVDF. also known as Kynar®. is a highly non-reactive and pure thermoplastic fluoropolymer. It is generally used in applications requiring the highest purity. strength. and resistance to solvents. acids. bases and heat and low smoke generation during a fire event.

Radel® R is an extruded form of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) that offers higher impact resistance and has superior hydrolysis resistance than other amorphous materials. including both polysulfone (PSU) and polyetherimide (PEI).

Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) products are a part of the DuPont fluoropolymer family. The expanding line. consisting more than 150 oriented and cast films. services a wide variety of applications and markets as a release film or surface protector.

Better known as TPX® from Mitsui Chemicals. Inc.. Polymethylpentene is a thermoplastic polymer. It is a lightweight. high temperature polyolefin with exceptional acoustical and electrical properties.

UHMW-PE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough and abrasion resistant thermoplastic that is used for applications that require durability and/or abrasive wear resistance.

Vulcanized Fiber (aka Fishpaper - Vulcanized Fiber) is a strong cellulose paperboard insulation. It is used primarily for its excellent electrical insulating properties.