Standard engineering plastics for general industrial use

High-performance plastics for demanding applications

PEEK
Polyether Ether Ketone
Premium high-temperature performance with excellent chemical resistance. Aerospace and medical grade.
260°C
Max temp
100 MPa
Tensile
PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene / Teflon
Lowest friction coefficient of any solid. Universal chemical resistance and non-stick properties.
260°C
Max temp
0.04
Friction
PTFE + Alloys
Filled & Reinforced PTFE
Enhanced PTFE with glass, carbon, bronze or graphite fillers for improved wear and strength.
100x
Better wear
3x
Strength
PAI
Polyamide-imide / Torlon
Highest strength and stiffness of any thermoplastic. Exceptional wear and thermal stability.
275°C
Max temp
150 MPa
Tensile
PEI
Polyetherimide / Ultem
Inherent flame resistance with amber transparency. Steam sterilizable for medical use.
200°C
Max temp
105 MPa
Tensile
PVDF
Polyvinylidene Fluoride / Kynar
High purity fluoropolymer for semiconductor and pharmaceutical applications.
150°C
Max temp
50 MPa
Tensile
PCTFE
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene / Kel-F
Lowest gas permeability of any plastic. Ideal for cryogenic and aerospace seals.
-240°C
Cryogenic
150°C
Max temp
PSU
Polysulfone / Udel
Excellent hydrolysis resistance for medical and hot water applications. FDA compliant.
160°C
Max temp
70 MPa
Tensile
ECTFE
Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene / Halar
Combines fluoropolymer chemical resistance with excellent mechanical strength.
150°C
Max temp
45 MPa
Tensile
Rulon®
PTFE-Based Bearing Materials
Proprietary PTFE compounds with up to 1000x better wear resistance. Self-lubricating.
288°C
Max temp
0.05
Friction

Material properties at a glance

MaterialMax TempTensile StrengthKey PropertyBest For
PEEK260°C100 MPaHigh temperatureAerospace, Medical
PAI (Torlon)275°C150 MPaHighest strengthBearings, Aerospace
PTFE260°C25 MPaLowest frictionSeals, Chemical
PEI (Ultem)200°C105 MPaFlame resistantAerospace, Medical
PSU160°C70 MPaHydrolysis resistantMedical, Plumbing
PVDF150°C50 MPaHigh puritySemiconductor, Pharma
PCTFE150°C35 MPaLow permeabilityCryogenic, Aerospace
PA (Nylon)110°C85 MPaWear resistantGears, Bearings
POM (Acetal)100°C70 MPaDimensional stabilityPrecision parts
PET100°C80 MPaLow moistureElectrical, Food
PE-UHMW80°C40 MPaAbrasion resistantConveyors, Liners

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