Common Plastic Injection Molding Materials
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
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- Properties: Tough, impact-resistant, and durable.
- Applications: Consumer electronics housings (e.g., game controllers, power tool casings), automotive parts, and appliance components.
2. Polycarbonate (PC)
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
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- Properties: High impact resistance, transparency, and good dimensional stability.
- Applications: Optical lenses, safety glasses, medical devices, automotive parts, and electronic housings.
3. Polycarbonate/ABS Blend (PC/ABS)
1. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
3. Polycarbonate/ABS Blend (PC/ABS)
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- Properties: Combines the toughness of polycarbonate with the ease of processing and impact resistance of ABS.
- Applications: Automotive components, electronic housings, and medical devices.
4. Polypropylene (PP)
4. Polypropylene (PP)
3. Polycarbonate/ABS Blend (PC/ABS)
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- Properties: Lightweight, chemically resistant, and flexible.
- Applications: Packaging, automotive parts, food containers, and medical supplies.
5. Polyethylene (PE)
4. Polypropylene (PP)
5. Polyethylene (PE)
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- Properties: Flexible, good chemical resistance, and low moisture absorption.
- Applications: Bottles, toys, containers, and medical devices.
6. Polystyrene (PS)
4. Polypropylene (PP)
5. Polyethylene (PE)
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- Properties: Rigid, transparent, and cost-effective.
- Applications: Disposable cutlery, CD cases, and packaging materials.
7. Nylon (Polyamide - PA)
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
7. Nylon (Polyamide - PA)
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- Properties: High tensile strength, wear resistance, and good chemical resistance.
- Applications: Automotive parts, electrical connectors, industrial components, and wear-resistant parts.
8. Polyoxymethylene (POM)
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
7. Nylon (Polyamide - PA)
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- Properties: High strength, rigidity, and excellent wear resistance.
- Applications: Precision parts like gears, bearings, and locks.
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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- Properties: High strength, chemical resistance, and can be molded for clarity or opaque.
- Applications: Beverage bottles, food packaging, and textiles.
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
9. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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- Properties: Combines the properties of rubber and plastics, flexible, and durable.
- Applications: Seals, gaskets, soft-touch parts, and medical devices.
11. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
12. Acetal (Polyoxymethylene, POM)
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- Properties: Good chemical resistance, low cost, and durable.
- Applications: Pipes, medical tubing, electrical insulation, and flooring.
12. Acetal (Polyoxymethylene, POM)
10. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
12. Acetal (Polyoxymethylene, POM)
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- Properties: High mechanical strength, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability.
- Applications: Gears, bearings, bushings, and other precision engineering components.
Special Plastic Injection Molding Materials
13. Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
13. Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Properties: High thermal stability, chemical resistance, and strength.
- Applications: Automotive parts, electrical components, and chemical processing.
14. Polyimide (PI)
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
13. Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Properties: Excellent thermal stability, high tensile strength, and good electrical properties.
- Applications: Aerospace, electrical insulation, and high-temperature applications.
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Properties: Flexible, durable, and resistant to oil, grease, and abrasion.
- Applications: Automotive parts, medical devices, footwear, and flexible tubes.
16. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
16. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
15. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Properties: High dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and good electrical properties.
- Applications: Automotive parts, connectors, and electrical components.
17. Fluoropolymers (e.g., PTFE)
16. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
18. Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP)
- Properties: Extremely high chemical resistance, high thermal stability, and low friction.
- Applications: Chemical processing, electrical insulation, and high-performance gaskets.
18. Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP)
16. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
18. Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP)
- Properties: High strength, high heat resistance, and low moisture absorption.
- Applications: High-performance components in automotive, electronics, and medical devices.
19. Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- Properties: Rigid, transparent, and chemical-resistant.
- Applications: Cosmetic containers, medical devices, and electrical insulation.
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
- Properties: Transparent, UV resistant, and scratch-resistant.
- Applications: Lenses, signs, displays, and lighting fixtures.
21. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
20. Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
21. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Properties: Excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability (up to 480°F/250°C).
- Applications: Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and high-performance engineering parts.
22. Polyetherimide (PEI)
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
21. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
- Properties: High strength, high-temperature resistance, and electrical insulation.
- Applications: Electrical components, automotive parts, and medical devices.
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- Properties: Excellent chemical and heat resistance, low moisture absorption.
- Applications: Chemical processing, food and beverage industries, and electronics.
24. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
23. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- Properties: Soft, flexible, and excellent stress-crack resistance.
- Applications: Shoe soles, medical applications, and packaging materials.
