Plastics

Plastics

Your Local Industrial Plastic Distributor


Dixie Rubber & Plastics, Inc. is an industrial plastic supplier that provides a variety of plastic options to choose from. From PVC to nylon and Teflon, we supply plastics for all applications and solutions. We also provide cut-to-size plastic services for additional convenience. Contact us today to receive a free quote!

UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

  • Excellent abrasion and moisture resistance
  • Superior impact and wear resistance make UHMW ideal choice for industrial applications
  • Highly durable
  • Cost effective
  • Easy to machine
  • Sheet/Rod
  • Great in material handling applications
  • Applications: Material handling, Wear strips, Bushing, Bearings, Rollers
  • Unstable in changing conditions
  • Stocked in Natural (white), which is FDA and USDA approved as well as Reprocessed, Virgin, and Premium
  • 1/16”-6” thick

Acetal (Copolymer)

  • Cost effective alternative to metal 
  • Excellent dimensional stability and ease of machining allow for close-tolerance parts
  • Max service temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Mechanical parts and electrical insulators
  • High strength and rigidity 
  • Low coefficient of friction provides increased wear resistance
  • Extremely low moisture absorption makes Acetal ideal for use in wet environments
  • Applications: Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Valve components, wear strips
  • Stock Natural (white) and Black, both FDA compliant
  • 1/16”- 6” thick

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)

  • Cost effectiveness makes HDPE great for general-purpose applications
  • Good impact resistance
  • Natural (white) is FDA approved
  • Very easy to machine
  • Can be welded
  • Applications: Table tops, Rack systems, spacers, etc.
  • Stock Natural (white), Black virgin, Black Reprocessed, Black Marine Grade, Natural cutting board, Blue, Yellow, Red, Green Cutting Board (FDA)
  • 1/16”-2” thick

Cast Nylon

  • Great wear resistance
  • Bushings, Bearings, Wear Strips, 
  • Lightweight
  • MoS2 composite in MD provides increased mechanical, thermal and bearing properties compared to natural
  • Good machinability
  • Absorbs some water
  • Stocked in Natural (off-white/tan) and MD (black/dark gray)
  • Available in various colors upon request
  • Available in Green Oil-Filled
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Self Lubricating
  • Good wear resistance
  • Easy to machine
  • Available in Blue (XHA)
  • Withstands higher temperature than standard grades
  • Maintains properties in higher temperatures
  • Easy to machine

Polycarbonate

  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Good flexibility
  • Transparent 
  • Good electrical characteristics
  • Applications: Machine Guards, Covers, Electrical connectors, Light Boxes
  • Available in tented shades
  • Stock 1/16”-½”
  • Easily bent

Acrylic (Plexiglass)

  • Cost effective alternative to glass
  • Light weight
  • Transparent
  • Extruded
  • Great for displays, windows, picture frames, signs, lenses, light fixtures
  • Easily bent
  • Available in a variety of colors
  • 1/16”-1” thick

ABS

  • Good impact resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Low cost
  • Easily paintable
  • Rigid
  • Easy to bond and machine
  • Easy to thermoform
  • Low temperature resistance
  • Non FDA

PVC

  • Normal impact resistance
  • Highly resistant to corrosive material
  • Great strength to weight ratio
  • Easily fabricated or welded
  • Cost effective
  • FDA Approved
  •  Commonly used for Chemical processing equipment, Electrical Cabinets, Laboratory workstations. 

Sintra (Foam PVC)

  • Closed cell
  • Variety of matte colors available (Black, White stock)
  • Ideal for signs, display boards and exhibits
  • Rigid 
  • Light weight
  • Ideal for painting and screen printing
  • Low cost
  • Non FDA

Phenolic

C / CE Phenolic

  • Thermoset composite
  • Phenolic Canvas Laminate (CE has enhanced electrical properties.)
  • Excellent rigidity
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Good machinability
  • Bushings, gears, insulators, washers
  • Non FDA


LE Phenolic

  • Phenolic Linen Laminate
  • Thermoset composite
  • Better machinability than CE Phenolic
  • Smoother surface than CE Phenolic
  • Excellent machinability
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Rollers, spacers, bushings, gears
  • Non FDA

Paper Phenolic

  • Comes in X, XX and XXX (The more X’s distinguishes the manufacturing process enhancing electrical capabilities and strengths)
  • Thermoset composite
  • Insulating washers, Electrical and Structural components, Spacers
  • Non FDA

G7 Phenolic

  • Glass Silicone Laminate
  • Thermoset composite
  • Electrical Insulation, Heating and Appliance insulation
  • Heat and Arc resistant
  • Self extinguishing

G10 Phenolic

  • FR4 Glass Epoxy Laminate Natural
  • FR4 stands for Flame Retardant
  • Glass fabric laminated with epoxy resin
  • Excellent machinability 
  • Low water absorption
  • Very high mechanical strength
  • Arc Barriers, Electrical insulators and housing
  • Can be difficult to machine

G11 Phenolic

  • FR5 Glass Epoxy Laminate Natural
  • FR stands for Flame Retardant
  • High electrical and dielectric strength
  • Glass fabric laminated with epoxy resin
  • Excellent machinability 
  • Low water absorption
  • Very high mechanical strength
  • Arc Barriers, Electrical insulators and housing
  • Can be difficult to machine

Teflon

Teflon Virgin (PTFE)

  • Large operating temperature range, from -300 degrees F to 500 degrees F.
  • Superior chemical resistance
  • Great abrasion resistance
  • Great impact resistance
  • Impeccably low coefficient of friction
  • Great thermal and electrical insulation
  • FDA approved
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