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Acetal is a fantastic engineering plastic that has numerous advantages over other materials and therefore has numerous unique applications that makes it one of the most popular engineering plastics. The operating temperatures for Acetal are very good. The minimum advised operating temperature for Acetal rod is a very respectable -50C. The higher end of the operating temperature range is just as useful with a maximum continuous service temperature of between plus 100C and plus 115C. The maximum short term service temperature for Acetal is plus 140C. Acetal has excellent chemical resistance and very low moisture absorption. Acetal received the Food & Drug Administration approval and also the marine industry for the fact that Acetal is non hydroscopic the finished machined product will not expand or swell due to moisture absorption.

Ultem is an amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) made from Sabic Innovative Plastics' Ultem 1000 and 2000 series resins. The unreinforced 1000 series materials are translucent amber in color, and combine exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. The addition of glass fiber reinforcement in the 2000 series, provide Ultem with both greater tensile strength and rigidity, while also improving dimensional stability.

It is used extensively in all walks of life, from food packaging to home construction. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and superior flame resistance, coupled with its low cost, make it the material of choice for the most demanding applications. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl is usually an amorphous thermoplastic material with excellent chemical resistance and dielectric properties, good tensile, flexural and mechanical strength, low moisture absorption, exceptional dimensional stability and good flammability characteristics.

PVDF is a highly chemically resistant crystalline thermoplastic. It is used extensively in the chemical processing industry because of its properties which include outstanding chemical and solvent resistance, good corrosion resistance, good thermal stability, outstanding UV resistance and low flammability.

Acrylic plastics are known for their attractive, glossy surfaces, in almost any color. Acrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass, but has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. It is used to make various products, such as shower doors, bath enclosures, windows and skylights. It is chosen over glass for many reasons. It is many times stronger than glass, making it much more impact resistant and therefore safer. Another great advantage of acrylic is that it is only half as heavy as glass. This makes working with acrylic much easier. Adding to this favorable array of properties, a transparency rate of 93% makes acrylic the clearest material known. There are some misconceptions about acrylic, namely that it yellows, turns brittle and cracks over time. If taken care of, acrylic remains new looking regardless of age or exposure to sun. Some people worry that acrylic scratches too easily, but unlike glass, scratches can be easily buffed out of acrylic.

LDPE Low density polyethylene, offers good toughness and resistance to chemicals. It is an excellent material when electrical and chemical properties are necessary in combination with a low heat environment. HDPE High density polyethylene, is harder than low density polyethylene and has higher tensile strength, and better compressive strength.

PP, a polyolefin, is a thermoplastic made by the polymerization of propylene gas, a by-product of petroleum refining. Various techniques can vary the physical, chemical or mechanical properties of PP. PP offers a good balance of thermal, chemical and electrical properties with moderate strength. It possesses a good strength to weight ratio. Because it has such a hard, high gloss surface, PP is ideally suited to environments where there is concern for bacteria build up that can interfere with flow. PP is approved for direct food contact. It has good insulating properties. Its excellent arc resistance and dielectric strength allows PP to be used extensively in electrical applications. PP has a good resistance to chemicals and solvents, including aqueous, salts, acids or alkaline solution. IT also has very low permeability to water vapor and gases. The resins are attacked, by halogens, fuming nitric acid and other oxidizing agents, and by aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons at high temperatures. While designing with PP the coefficient of thermal expansion, modulus of elasticity and its compressive strengths need to be considered. PP can be fabricated with standard woodworking tools. It can be butt welded, extrusion welded, fusion welded and spun welded. Applications: - Tanks - Scrub stations - Piping systems - Semi-Conductor processing - Solar collectors - Water pumps - Cutting boards - Animal feeders - Radio and TV Equipment - Packaging - Chemical process equipment - Laboratory Equipment