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ABS127 suppliersTough, low-cost thermoplastic that machines, thermoforms and bonds easily. Common for housings, fixtures and prototypes.Acetal (Delrin)148 suppliersStiff, low-friction engineering plastic with excellent dimensional stability. A go-to for gears, bushings, rollers and precision machined parts.Acrylic166 suppliersOptically clear, rigid sheet that cuts, routes, polishes and bonds cleanly. Used for guards, displays, signage and lenses.CPVC3 suppliersHigher-temperature cousin of PVC with strong chemical resistance. Common in chemical handling and wet-process equipment.Foam37 suppliersLightweight foam boards and blocks for packaging, display, tooling and insulation.HDPE139 suppliersTough, moisture-proof polyethylene that's easy to machine and weld. Used for cutting boards, marine parts, tanks and wear strips.Kydex67 suppliersThermoformable acrylic/PVC sheet with high impact strength. Popular for holsters, enclosures, aircraft interiors and medical trays.LDPE1 supplierSoft, flexible polyethylene with good chemical resistance, used for liners, tubing and flexible parts.Noryl (PPO)1 supplierModified PPO with low moisture absorption and good electrical properties. Used for electrical components and fluid-handling parts.Nylon145 suppliersStrong, wear-resistant engineering plastic in cast and extruded grades. Common for gears, sheaves, wear pads and bearings.PEEK102 suppliersHigh-performance plastic that holds strength above 480°F with outstanding chemical resistance. Used in aerospace, medical, semiconductor and oil and gas.PET/PETG110 suppliersClear, tough polyester sheet. PETG thermoforms well for displays and guards; PET machines for food-contact and wear parts.PPS1 supplierHigh-temperature, chemically resistant plastic with excellent dimensional stability, used in semiconductor and pump components.PTFE (Teflon)123 suppliersExtremely low friction and nearly universal chemical resistance. Used for seals, gaskets, bearings and chemical-handling parts.PVC138 suppliersRigid, chemical-resistant and easy to fabricate and weld. Common for tanks, ducting, signage and chemical-process equipment.PVDF17 suppliersHigh-purity fluoropolymer with strong chemical and UV resistance. A staple of semiconductor wet benches and chemical piping.Phenolic/G-1066 suppliersLaminated thermoset sheets and tubes with high strength and electrical insulating properties. Used for insulators, washers and fixtures.Polycarbonate162 suppliersNearly unbreakable clear plastic for machine guards, glazing, face shields and enclosures.Polypropylene36 suppliersLight, chemical-resistant and weldable. Used for tanks, lab equipment, wet benches and food-processing parts.Polyurethane3 suppliersAbrasion-resistant elastomer and foam, cast or machined into rollers, wear pads, bumpers and tooling.Torlon (PAI)15 suppliersOne of the strongest machinable plastics, with high wear resistance at elevated temperatures. Used for bearings, seals and aerospace parts.UHMW152 suppliersUltra-tough, slippery polyethylene with top-tier abrasion resistance. Used for wear strips, chute liners, conveyor parts and marine fenders.Ultem (PEI)67 suppliersAmber high-performance plastic with high strength, flame resistance and steam sterilizability. Common in aerospace and medical parts.Vespel (PI)5 suppliersPolyimide that performs from cryogenic temperatures to above 550°F. Used for aerospace bushings, seals and semiconductor parts.