POM is a high-crystalline engineering plastic with outstanding stiffness, low friction, excellent wear resistance, and good dimensional stability. It has high resistance to fuels and solvents. Typical applications include gears, bearings, zippers, lock me
ABS is a tough, rigid, and impact-resistant thermoplastic with excellent dimensional stability and surface gloss. It balances mechanical properties and processability well, making it standard for injection molding and 3D printing. Common applications incl
TPV is a dynamically vulcanized elastomer, typically EPDM rubber dispersed in a PP matrix. It combines the elastic feel and low compression set of thermoset rubber with the melt processability of thermoplastics. TPV offers excellent weatherability, chemic
TPU is an elastomeric polymer combining the processability of thermoplastics with the elasticity of rubber. It offers exceptional abrasion resistance, high tear strength, and good low-temperature flexibility. Polyester-based TPU provides good oil and chem
PP is a low-density, semi-crystalline thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance, good fatigue resistance, and low cost. It is available as homopolymer, random copolymer, or impact copolymer. Common applications include automotive bumpers, battery c
PC is an amorphous engineering plastic with exceptional impact strength, optical clarity, and high heat deflection temperature (~135°C unfilled). It has good electrical insulation and dimensional stability. Typical applications include automotive headlamp
PPS is a high-performance, semicrystalline engineering plastic known for exceptional heat resistance (continuous use to 220°C, short term to 260°C), inherent flame retardancy ( V-0 without additives), and outstanding chemical resistance to virtually all s
PPO (often modified with polystyrene as PPE/PS) is an amorphous engineering plastic with high heat resistance (up to 140°C), excellent dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and outstanding electrical insulation properties. Common applications in
PEEK is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic with exceptional heat resistance (continuous use to 260°C), outstanding chemical resistance, high strength, and excellent creep resistance. It is inherently flame retardant with low smoke generation. Ty
PE is the most widely used thermoplastic, available in densities: HDPE (rigid, strong), LDPE (flexible, clear), LLDPE (tough), and UHMWPE (extremely wear resistant). PE has excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and good electrical insula
PPA is a high-performance polyamide that offers superior heat resistance (HDT >280°C with glass reinforcement), low moisture absorption compared to standard nylon, and excellent chemical resistance, especially to automotive fluids and coolants. Typical
PEI is an amorphous high-performance thermoplastic with excellent heat resistance (glass transition temperature ~217°C), high strength, inherent flame retardancy ( V-0 with low smoke), and good chemical resistance. It has outstanding electrical insulation
PETG is a modified polyester where glycol is added to eliminate crystallinity, resulting in a clear, amorphous sheet with excellent toughness, better chemical resistance than acrylic, and good impact strength. It is easy to thermoform and bond. Typical ap
PS is a low-cost, amorphous thermoplastic available in general-purpose (GPPS, clear and brittle) and high-impact (HIPS, opaque and tough) forms. It has good dimensional stability and electrical insulation. Typical applications include yogurt cups, refrige
PPSU is a high-performance, amorphous thermoplastic with exceptional heat resistance (glass transition temperature ~220°C), outstanding impact toughness (even at low temperatures), excellent hydrolytic stability, and resistance to repeated steam autoclave
PMMA, known as acrylic, is a rigid, transparent thermoplastic with outstanding light transmission (92%), excellent UV resistance, good surface hardness, and high gloss. It is lighter and more impact resistant than glass but scratches more easily. Applicat
