Standard engineering plastics for general industrial use

POM
Polyoxymethylene / Acetal
Excellent dimensional stability and machinability. Ideal for precision gears and mechanical components.
100°C
Max temp
70 MPa
Tensile
PA
Polyamide / Nylon
Outstanding wear resistance and toughness. Self-lubricating properties for bearings and bushings.
110°C
Max temp
85 MPa
Tensile
PE
Polyethylene / PE-UHMW
Exceptional abrasion resistance and low friction. Perfect for conveyor components and liners.
80°C
Max temp
-200°C
Min temp
PET
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Excellent dimensional stability with very low moisture absorption. Ideal for precision parts.
100°C
Max temp
80 MPa
Tensile

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
Graphite
Industrial Carbon Material
Self-lubricating, high-temperature resistant carbon material for bearings, seals, and electrodes.
3000°C
Max temp (inert)
0.10
Friction
PUR
Polyurethane Elastomer
Outstanding abrasion resistance and elasticity. Rods, bushings, sheets in 30–95 Shore A hardness range.
95 ShA
Max hardness
700%
Elongation

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
Graphite3000°C*70 MPa (flex)Self-lubricatingBearings, Electrodes

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