Friday 9th May 2008

Your Cart Contains

Products:
Total Cost:

ENGINEERING PLASTICS

Our Engineering Plastics Division offers a vast range of materials for use in a wide range of applications and industries. We carry comprehensive stocks in bar, sheet and tube form that can be supplied cut to size ready for machining. We pride ourselves on product availability, with many of our clients operating JIT systems it is paramount that we can respond effectively to the industry's exacting requirements.

Detailed below are the core products that we offer, if you have a requirement for a product not listed please complete our enquiry form for availability and technical assistance.

ACETAL COPOLYMER   [Click here to Buy Online]

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Low moisture absorption.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Excellent dimensional stability.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - High mechanical strength.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Lower friction coefficient than Nylon.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Resists hydrolysis better than POMh.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Resists strong alkalis better than POMh.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Same operating temp as POMh.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Food grade approved POMc Nat.

• ACETAL COPOLYMER - Applications include: bushes, bearings, rollers, pulleys,
  electrical insulation, wear strips.

NYLON 6, NYLON 66, NYLON GX, NYLON GF (EXTRUDED)   [Click here to Buy Online]

• NYLON 6 (EXTRUDED) - has better impact strength and mechanical dampening
  than 66 & GX.

• NYLON 66 (EXTRUDED) - PA66 has higher tensile strength, stiffness, creep
  resistance, better wear and temperature resistance than PA6.

• NYLON GX (EXTRUDED) - PAGX has better friction coefficient UV resistance and wear resistance than PA66.

• NYLON 6, 66, GX, GF (EXTRUDED) - PAGF (20% Glass) has lower water
  absorption, better hardness, stiffness and dimensional stability and higher temp resistance than the other nylons in this group but poorer friction coefficient.

• NYLON 6, 66, GX, GF (EXTRUDED) - Gears, bearings, pulleys, wheels.

POLYETHERSULPHONE (PES)

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - High temperature resistance (+180°c continuous).

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Good mechanical performance at high temps.

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Good creep resistance over a wide temp range.

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Excellent hydrolysis resistance.

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact).

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Good electrical insulating and dielectric properties.

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Very good high energy radiation resistance.

• POLYETHERSULPHONE(PES) - Applications include: Insulating bushings, pumps,
  valves, het exchangers, microwaves, medical equipment, items for sterilising.

PEEK

• PEEK - High operating temperature (+250°c continuous).

• PEEK - High mechanical strength and hardness.

• PEEK - Excellent wear resistance.

• PEEK - Good creep resistance, even at high temperature.

• PEEK - Very good resistance to hydrolysis.

• PEEK - Excellent chemical resistance.

• PEEK - Good electrical insulating properties.

• PEEK - Low flammability.

• PEEK - Exceptional resistance to high energy radiation

• PEEK - Glass additives improve stiffness and strength and gives improved creep
  properties at high temperature.

• PEEK - Used in the chemical, nuclear, electrical, medical and aerospace
  industries.

CAST NYLON   [Click here to Buy Online]

• CAST NYLON - PA6G (Nat) properties are better than PA6 extruded and similar
  to PA66.

• CAST NYLON - PA6G-HR (Black) is UV resistant and tougher than PA6G and
  PA6-OIL. Its friction coefficient is better than 6G but not as good as 6G-OIL.

• CAST NYLON - PA6G-OIL (Orange) has the lowest friction coefficient of all our
  nylons and very low moisture absorption. Excellent as a bearing material and for gears, rollers, wheels, bushes.

NYLON 11

• NYLON 11 - Very low moisture absorption means that it is more stable than
  PA6/66/GX.

• NYLON 11 - Lower mechanical strength, stiffness and wear than PA6/66/GX but
  better impact strength.

• NYLON 11 - Approved for use with foodstuffs.

• NYLON 11 - Excellent electrical insulation properties.

PPOm NORYL®

• PPOm NORYL® - Very good electrical insulation properties.

• PPOm NORYL® - Low moisture absorption.

• PPOm NORYL® - Good heat resistance.

• PPOm NORYL® - Good tensile and impact strength.

• PPOm NORYL® - Applications include: electronics, business machines.

PTFE   [Click here to Buy Online]

• PTFE - Excellent resistance to most chemicals and solvents.

• PTFE - Lowest coefficient of friction of any solid plastic.

• PTFE - Excellent temperature range (-200°c to +250°c).

• PTFE - Non flammable.

• PTFE - Excellent dielectric properties.

• PTFE - Virgin PTFE is FDA approved fro use with foodstuffs.

• PTFE - Poor dimensional stability.

• PTFE - Additives such as glass, carbon, bronze etc. will offer improved wear,
  hardness, reduced creep, improved thermal conductivity.

To check for current bargains click on SPECIAL CLEARANCE OFFERS!