Rigid plastics

PVDF / Polyvinylidene fluoride
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: High strength • Chemical resistant • Self-lubricating

PVDF / polyvinylidene fluoride is a fluorine-based plastic. It has high tensile strength and can be drawn into thin fibers.
PEEK glass-filled
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Stiff • Durable • Resistant against chemicals • Heat-resistant

PEEK glass-filled material is a type of plastic that is reinforced with glass fibers. It is strong, stiff and resistant to heat and chemicals.
Polypropylene (PP)
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Impressive impact strength • Resistant to moisture

PP (Polypropylene) has excellent resistance to moisture and chemicals, impressive impact strength and good elasticity.
Nylon 6 / PA 6
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Tough • Resistant to wear and chemicals • High strength, rigidity, and lubricity

The fibers are tough but retain high tensile strength and elasticity. PA 6 is extremely resistant to wear and good electrical insulation.
UHMW PE / Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Self-lubricating • Resistant to abrasion • Corrosion resistant • Durable • Low coefficient of friction

UHMW PE is extremely tough and has high resistance to abrasion and wear. It is corrosion resistant and self-lubricating.
PTFE / Teflon
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Slippery • Resistant to extreme temperatures • Low friction, thermal and electrical insulator

PTFE (Teflon) is a highly slippery material with excellent resistance to extreme temperatures. It has outstanding insulating properties.
POM / Delrin acetal
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Durable • Strong • Resistant to wear, creep and warp

POM is an easy resin for molding. It has a relatively high tensile strength as well as high resistance to wear, creep and warp.
Acrylic
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Hard • Resistant to weather and chemicals • Transparent • Durable

Acrylic (PMMA) is the most common form of clear, moldable thermoplastic, often used in place of glass due to its higher resistance.
Industrial PEEK
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Hard • High mechanical strength • Resistant to chemicals and fatigue

PEEK is used in the production of components such as tubes, bearings, seals, valves, electric insulation and even medical implants.
PC (Polycarbonate)
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: Transparent • Durable • Shatter resistant • Good electrical properties

PC – Polycarbonate is a naturally transparent plastic with high strength and durability on impact. It is shatter resistant and heat resistant.
ABS
Rigid plastics
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Key Features: High rigidity and dimensional stability • Resistant to impact and scratches

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic material widely known for its high resistance to impact and toughness.

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