ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Medical appliances

Electrical computer components

Consumer products

Great chemical resistance

Easily processed & bonded

Good impact strength

Excellent aesthetic properties

Easily machined

HDPE

High Density Polyethylene

Consumer products

Construction applications

Food & beverage

Fuel tanks

High tensile strength

Non-toxic, FDA safe

Chemical & corrosion resistant

Tough, versatile

Lightweight

Low moisture absorption

LDPE

Low-density polyethylene

Computer hardware

Computer components

Food safe storage

Medical products

Toys

More flexible than HDPE

Lightweight

Great impact resistance

Non-toxic, FDA safe

Excellent impact resistance

Corrosion resistance

PP

Polypropylene

Household consumer products

Automotive parts

Laboratory equipment

Medical products

Sporting goods

Construction products

Versatile & tough

Chemical resistance

Abrasion resistance

Non-toxic, FDA safe

Impact resistance

PC

Polycarbonate

Household consumer products

Electrical & electronics

Automotive parts

Retail packaging

Laboratory equipment

Enclosures

Superior impact strength

FDA & UL grades

Toughness

Excellent creep

Great electric properties

NYLON

Bearings & bushings

Packaging machinery parts

Food processing parts

Wheels & rollers

Seals & gaskets

Strong & stiff

FDA compliant grades

Enhanced bearing & wear

Good machinability

Easy to fabricate

TPE

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Medical tools

Seals & gaskets

Consumer products

Electrical / electronics

Prosthetic devices

Easily melted

Excellent elasticity

Easily recycled

Lightweight

Flexible

HIPS

High Impact Polystyrene

Construction & building materials

Fixtures, kiosks

Office products

Automotive parts

FDA compliant grade

High impact strength

Great thermoforming characteristics

Easily molded

Recyclable

PET

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Infant/baby products

Medical devices

Food processing machines

Household appliances

Valve components

Great chemical resistance

Low moisture absorption

High temp resistance

Excellent clarity

Easily processed

PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride

Welded chemical tanks

Building materials

Valves and pumps

Fittings

Piping systems

Durable & light

Good electrical properties

Easy to machine

Easy to fabricate

Strong & stiff

Acetal

(POM)

Automotive

Small gears

Consumer electronics

Electrical components

Pump & valve parts

Bearings & bushings

Medical devices

High tensile strength

Strong & stiff

Low friction

Good dimensional stability

Good chemical resistance

Low moisture absorption

Easy to machine

Acrylic

Signs

Displays

Shelves

Lighting

Transportation applications

Strong & stiff

Optical clarity

Easy to fabricate

Bonds well with adhesives and solvents

Superior weathering properties

PBT

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Valves

Bearings & bushings

Gears

Food machinery components

Wheels & rollers

Electrical components

Low moisture absorption

Easy to machine

Stain resistance

Excellent chemical resistance

TPU

Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Automotive

Medical

Optical

Electrical wire

Cable coverings

Protective cases

Excellent abrasion

Wear resistance

High tensile strength

High tear strength

Elasticity of rubber

High stability

Easy to color