ISO 13485

Plastic Materials

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    All-Plastics, LLC, is a world class leader in technology driven manufacturing with unparalleled industry recognized experience in advanced molding and assembly. All-Plastics is well versed in creating a multitude of high quality products for a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical, industrial applications, retail packaging, Texas injection molding, and consumer products. We have the capabilities to mold any custom part or product using a variety of thermoplastics, resins. Contact us today to find out all the plastics that we can work with.

    Accuracy of +/- 25 Microns

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    Quality Molded Plastics & Certifications

    We pride ourselves in the quality work that we produce. All-Plastics maintains and calibrates in-house laboratories for purposes of testing parts and/or components of parts and for the calibration and inspection, measuring and testing equipment. We make sure that no matter which material you choose to mold, we will provide the quality, the service, and the certifications you require. All-Plastics is ISO 13485:2003 certified and Clean Room Capable.

    We also provide testing services to ensure the quality of the end product from start to finish. A few include:

    Common Plastic Materials

    Texas Injection Molding

    Material
    Common Application
    Properties & Features
    Tensile Strength (psi)
    Flexural Strength (psi)
    Izod Impact (lb/in)
    Max Temperature
    (°F)

    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
    5,000 – 16,000
    8,000 – 10,000
    3.0 – 7.5
    140° – 200°

    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
    3,000 – 4,000
    15,600
    4.76
    259° – 267°

    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
    1,400
    1,175
    no break
    230°

    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
    3,800 – 5,400
    6,000
    1.2
    210° – 290°

    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
    8,000 – 12,000
    13,500
    12 – 16
    240°

    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
    10,000 – 13,000
    0.7 – 0.9
    210° – 230°

    TPE

    Thermoplastic Elastomers

    • medical tools
    • seals & gaskets
    • consumer products
    • electrical / electronics
    • prosthetic devices
    • easily melted
    • excellent elasticity
    • easily recycled
    • lightweight
    • flexible
    290 – 2,600
    1,970
    24
    284°

    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
    3,500
    4,620
    2.2 – 2.8

    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
    11,500
    9,570
    2.36
    230°

    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
    7,000 – 8,000
    15,000
    1.0 – 1.6
    140°

    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
    9,100-11,000
    12,000-13,000
    0.7 – 1.5
    195°

    Acrylic

    • signs
    • displays
    • shelves
    • lighting
    • transportation applications
    • strong & stiff
    • optical clarity
    • easy to fabricate
    • bonds well with adhesives and solvents
    • superior weathering properties
    8,000-11,000
    12,000-17,000
    0.3
    160°

    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
    7,200-8,690
    10,000- 11,600
    0.7 – 1.5
    245°

    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
    6,960-12,000
    10,000
    0.8 – 10.1
    160-250°