Industrial Plastic Distributor Serving Clients Nationwide

UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

• Excellent abrasion and moisture resistance
• Superior impact and wear resistance make UHMW the 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
• Deficient 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: Tabletops, 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

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 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