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Thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers for structural and tribological engineering applications

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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Engineering Thermoplastic
ABS — cost-effective rigid engineering thermoplastic with good impact resistance and excellent surface finish. Standard …
Tensile
38–55 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)
Engineering Thermoplastic
ASA — UV-stable alternative to ABS. Excellent outdoor weathering resistance over 10+ years without yellowing. For automo…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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CA (Cellulose Acetate)
Bio-Based Engineering Plastic
CA (Cellulose Acetate) -- the original bio-based engineering plastic (1865). Crystal-clear, dimensionally stable, moistu…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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CuZn28Sn1As (Admiralty Brass)
Tin Brass
Admiralty Brass (CuZn28Sn1As) -- Sn+As bearing brass with excellent erosion-corrosion resistance in fresh and slightly s…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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EP / CFRP (Epoxy Composite Matrix)
Thermosetting Polymer
Epoxy resin — standard thermoset matrix for structural composites (CFRP/GFRP). Rm 60-90 MPa cured. For aerospace structu…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene / Tefzel)
Fluoropolymer
ETFE (Tefzel) — melt-processable fluoropolymer with better mechanical properties than PTFE/FEP. Rm 48 MPa. For architect…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Fluoropolymer
FEP — translucent melt-processable fluoropolymer. Service to 200 C, excellent non-stick and chemical resistance. For coa…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
Polyolefin
High-density polyethylene. Low friction, chemical resistance, lightweight. For tanks, cutting boards, bearings and outdo…
Tensile
26–38 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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HIPS (High-Impact Polystyrene)
Engineering Thermoplastic
HIPS — standard polystyrene toughened with rubber. Low cost, easy moulding, good printability. For refrigerator liners, …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
High-Performance Polymer
LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) — extremely fast injection moulding cycle, best dimensional stability of all thermoplastics…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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LCP / Vectra (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
High-Performance Polymer
LCP (Vectra) -- self-reinforcing liquid crystal polymer. Exceptional dimensional precision, lowest moisture absorption, …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
Polyolefin
LDPE — flexible, transparent polyethylene. Low stiffness (0.2-0.35 GPa), excellent flexibility at -50 C, FDA compliant. …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA11 (Polyamide 11 / Nylon 11)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA11 (Nylon 11) — bio-based polyamide from castor oil. Lowest water absorption of any commercial polyamide. Outstanding …
Tensile
42–55 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA11 / Rilsan (Bio-Based Polyamide 11)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA11 (Rilsan) -- bio-based polyamide derived from castor oil. Superior flex-fatigue resistance vs PA12. For offshore fle…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA12 (Polyamide 12 / Nylon 12)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA12 — polyamide with lowest water absorption and density of all polyamides. Outstanding chemical resistance. For fuel l…
Tensile
50–65 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA46 (Nylon 4/6 -- High Heat Deflection Polyamide)
High-Performance Polyamide
PA46 (Stanyl) -- all-aliphatic polyamide with the highest crystallinity and HDT of the standard nylon family. HDT 290 C …
Tensile
180–220 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA46 / Stanyl (Polyamide 46)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA46 (Stanyl) — highest-melting-point standard polyamide. HDT 290 C (GF30). Maintains stiffness at 180 C where PA66 soft…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA6 (Polyamide 6 / Nylon 6)
Polyamide (Nylon)
General-purpose engineering polyamide. Excellent wear resistance and chemical resistance. Widely used for gears, bushing…
Tensile
75–85 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA6 GF30 (Glass-Filled Nylon 6)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA6 GF30 — 30% glass-fibre reinforced Nylon 6. Rm 160-200 MPa, HDT 200 C. The most widely used structural engineering th…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA6/10 (Nylon 6/10 Low-Moisture PA)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA6/10 -- polyamide with best dimensional stability in humid conditions of standard nylons. Water absorption only 1.5% (…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA6/PA66 Copolymer (Nylon 6/66)
Polyamide (Nylon)
PA6/66 copolymer -- combines lower melting point of PA6 with better high-temperature properties of PA66. For carpet face…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PA66 (Polyamide 6.6 / Nylon 6.6)
Polyamide (Nylon)
Higher-performance polyamide vs PA6. Better stiffness, heat resistance and lower water absorption. Dominant automotive u…
Tensile
80–95 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PAI / Torlon (Polyamide-imide)
High-Performance Polymer
PAI (Torlon) — highest-strength thermoplastic up to 260 C service. Rm 190 MPa, HRC 100+ Shore D. For aerospace bushings,…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PBI / Celazole (Polybenzimidazole)
High-Performance Polymer
PBI (Celazole) — highest continuous-service-temperature standard engineering plastic at 340 C. Rm 160 MPa. No melting, n…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PBT -- fast-crystallising polyester. Excellent electrical properties, dimensional stability, good chemical resistance. F…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PC (Polycarbonate)
Engineering Thermoplastic
Polycarbonate — transparent engineering thermoplastic. Outstanding impact resistance, optical clarity, heat resistance t…
Tensile
55–65 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PC/ABS Blend (Bayblend)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PC/ABS blend — toughened PC + ABS alloy. Better impact than PC, better heat resistance than ABS. Rm 50-65 MPa, HDT 105-1…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PC/PBT Blend (Xenoy)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PC/PBT blend (Xenoy) -- toughened PC alloy with chemical resistance of PBT. For automotive bumpers, body panel extension…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PE100 (Polyethylene 100 -- Gas/Water Pipe)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PE100 -- high-density polyethylene optimised for pressure pipes. MRS 10.0 MPa at 20 C. The dominant material for buried …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEBA / Pebax (Polyether Block Amide)
Thermoplastic Elastomer
PEBA (Pebax) -- polyether block amide thermoplastic elastomer. Shore D 25-72. Outstanding resilience and energy return, …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
High-Performance Polymer
PEEK — highest-performance engineering thermoplastic. Continuous service to 250 C. Excellent chemical resistance. For ae…
Tensile
95–105 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEEK CF30 (Carbon Fibre Reinforced)
High-Performance Polymer
PEEK CF30 — 30% carbon fibre reinforced PEEK. Highest stiffness of injection-mouldable PEEK grades (16.5 GPa), low CTE, …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEEK GF30 (Glass-Filled PEEK)
High-Performance Polymer
PEEK GF30 -- 30% glass-fibre reinforced PEEK. Rm 170 MPa, HDT 315 C. For aerospace structural components, medical implan…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEI (Polyetherimide / Ultem)
High-Performance Polymer
PEI (Ultem) — high-performance amorphous polymer, 170 C HDT, inherent flame retardance, FDA/medical grade. For aerospace…
Tensile
105–115 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEI / Ultem (Polyetherimide Unfilled)
High-Performance Polymer
PEI / Ultem — transparent amber high-performance thermoplastic. HDT 217 C, FAR 25.853 fire compliant, injection mouldabl…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PEI GF30 (Ultem 2300)
High-Performance Polymer
PEI GF30 (Ultem 2300) — 30% glass-fibre reinforced PEI. Rm 165-195 MPa, HDT 210 C, V-0 FR, FAR 25.853 compliant. Standar…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PET — transparent engineering thermoplastic with good barrier properties. For beverage bottles, food packaging, film, fi…
Tensile
45–60 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PETG — crystal-clear glycol-modified PET. Impact-resistant, chemical-resistant, easy to print. For food packaging, POS d…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy)
Fluoropolymer
PFA — melt-processable PTFE-like fluoropolymer. Broader chemical resistance than ETFE, service to 260 C, injection mould…
Tensile
25–38 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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Phenolic / Bakelite (PF)
Thermosetting Polymer
Phenolic (Bakelite) — first synthetic plastic. Compression moulded, excellent electrical insulation, high temperature re…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PI (Polyimide / Vespel)
High-Performance Polymer
PI (Vespel) — highest continuous service temperature of any non-reinforced plastic (300 C). For jet engine thrust washer…
Tensile
86–100 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PI/PTFE Composite (Rulon)
Composite Polymer
Rulon (PTFE + PI composite) — self-lubricating PTFE-based composite with dramatically improved creep resistance vs unfil…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PMMA (Acrylic / Plexiglas)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PMMA (Plexiglas/Perspex) — optical-quality amorphous thermoplastic. 92% light transmission, excellent UV stability, very…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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POM GF25 (Acetal / Glass-Filled)
Engineering Thermoplastic
POM GF25 — 25% glass-fibre reinforced acetal (polyoxymethylene). Rm 130-160 MPa, creep-resistant, low friction. For high…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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POM-C (Polyoxymethylene / Acetal Copolymer)
Acetal / POM
Acetal copolymer (POM-C). Excellent dimensional stability, low friction, outstanding wear resistance. Standard for preci…
Tensile
60–72 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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POM-H (Acetal Homopolymer / Delrin)
Engineering Thermoplastic
POM-H (Delrin) -- acetal homopolymer. Higher tensile strength and fatigue resistance than POM copolymer. Rm 70-80 MPa. T…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PP (Polypropylene)
Polyolefin
Polypropylene — lightweight, chemically resistant semi-crystalline thermoplastic. Excellent fatigue resistance and hinge…
Tensile
30–40 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPA / Polyphthalamide (PA4T/6T)
High-Performance Polyamide
PPA (Polyphthalamide) -- semi-aromatic high-performance polyamide. HDT 275 C (GF30), better than PA66 at 180 C. For auto…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPO/PPE (Polyphenylene Oxide/Ether)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PPO/PPE (Noryl) — modified polyphenylene ether blended with HIPS. Low water absorption, good dimensional stability, HDT …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPS (Polyphenylene Sulphide)
High-Performance Polymer
PPS — semi-crystalline high-performance polymer. 220 C service temperature, exceptional chemical resistance. For automot…
Tensile
65–85 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPS CF30 (Carbon Fibre)
High-Performance Polymer
PPS CF30 — 30% carbon fibre reinforced PPS. Highest stiffness of standard PPS grades (17 GPa), excellent electrical cond…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPS GF40 (40% Glass Fibre)
High-Performance Polymer
PPS GF40 — highest stiffness standard PPS grade. Modulus 14+ GPa, HDT 270 C. For SMT-compatible connectors, automotive u…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPS Unfilled (Polyphenylene Sulphide)
High-Performance Polymer
PPS unfilled — semi-crystalline high-performance thermoplastic. HDT 135 C unfilled, excellent chemical resistance, inher…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
High-Performance Polymer
PPSU (Radel R) -- the toughest of the sulfone-family polymers, with the highest continuous-service temperature and best …
Tensile
68–85 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PPSU (Polyphenylsulphone)
High-Performance Polymer
PPSU (Radel) — highest-performance sulphone polymer. HDT 220 C, 5000+ autoclave cycles, outstanding chemical resistance.…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PS (Polystyrene)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PS (Polystyrene) -- the simplest and most transparent styrenic plastic. Crystal-clear, very low cost, brittle. For food …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PSU (Polysulphone)
High-Performance Polymer
PSU (Polysulphone) — clear amber high-temperature thermoplastic. HDT 174 C, autoclavable at 134 C, inherently self-extin…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Fluoropolymer
PTFE — lowest friction coefficient of any solid material. Excellent chemical resistance. For seals, bearings, valve seat…
Tensile
20–30 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PTFE CF20 (Carbon-Filled PTFE)
Fluoropolymer Compound
PTFE CF20 -- 20% carbon-fibre filled PTFE. Lowest friction of standard PTFE compounds combined with good wear resistance…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PTFE GF25 (Glass-Filled PTFE)
Fluoropolymer Compound
PTFE GF25 -- 25% glass-fibre filled PTFE. Better mechanical properties and creep resistance than unfilled PTFE while ret…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PVC-U (Unplasticised PVC)
Engineering Thermoplastic
PVC-U — unplasticised (rigid) PVC. Rm 50-60 MPa, excellent chemical resistance, low cost. The dominant material for wate…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
Fluoropolymer
PVDF — semi-crystalline fluoropolymer with excellent chemical resistance and piezoelectric properties. For chemical pipi…
Tensile
48–58 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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PVDF / Kynar (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
Fluoropolymer
PVDF (Kynar) -- piezoelectric fluoropolymer. Excellent chemical resistance, injection-mouldable, piezoelectric and pyroe…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile)
Engineering Thermoplastic
SAN -- crystal-clear styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer. Better chemical resistance and scratch resistance than PS. For tra…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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Santoprene / TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanisate)
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Santoprene / TPV -- thermoplastic vulcanisate: EPDM rubber microdispersed in PP matrix. The engineering TPE -- processes…
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
Engineering Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPU -- flexible engineering thermoplastic with rubber-like properties yet fully injection mouldable and recyclable. For …
Tensile
— MPa
Hardness
— HB
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UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)
Polyolefin
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. Outstanding wear resistance, impact strength and low friction. For demanding w…
Tensile
30–45 MPa
Hardness
— HB
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