Material		General Properties		Stock Range

		ACRYLIC
		Acrylic is available in cast and extruded form. The main characteristics of clear acrylic are its outstanding transparency, chemical resistance, outdoor weatherability and dimensional stability. Plexiglas doduble and triple skin acrylic sheet is available for glazing and insulation applications.		Outstanding transparency Excellent weathering resistance Low water absorption Resistance to many chemicals Easily machined Excellent optical properties Resistance to breakage Hygienic		ROD: 1mm to 100mm dia. SHEET: 900 x 600 to 3050 x 2050 x 1.0 to 25mm TUBE: 8mm OD x 2mm to 300 OD x 6mm BLOCK: 1000 x 1000 to 2000 x 1000mm, 30mm to 250mm thick Cements and Polishes also available.

		PVC
		Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) has good mechanical strength, is resistant to most chemicals, can be readily machined or fabricated and is widely used in industry. PVC foam is a lightweight rigid material that has a smooth surface which is ideal for silk screen printing.		Outstanding chemical resistance Good mechanical strength - tough Dimensionally stable Easily fabricated and machined Self-extinguishing Low water absorption		ROD: 6mm to 300mm dia. Grey/Red 3mm welding rod SHEET: 1270 x 660 to 3000 x 1500 x 0.25 to 40mm FOAM SHEET: 2000 x 1000 to 4000 x 1000 x 2mm to 30mm BLOCK: 2000 x 1000 x 25mm to 100mm TUBE:20mm OD x 8mm ID to 200mm OD x 100mm ID PROFILES: Angles, 'T' section, 'U' section. Square and Rectangular bars.

		NYLON
		Nylon is produced in various grades for engineering applications. Nylon 66 is the hardest in commercial use with high tensile strength and modulus of elasticity. It is easily machined and is the first choice for a variety of mechanical components.		High mechanical strength Good abrasive resistance High melting point Good resistance to chemical attack Good electrical resistance Excellent frictional properties		ROD: 1/4" to 2" dia / 6mm to 150mm dia. Nylon 66 1/4" to 1" sq. / 1/4" to 1 1/4" hex. Nylon 66 1/4" to 2" dia / 6mm to 150mm dia. 'Nylatron GS' 50mm to 400mm dia. 'Nylatron GSM' 'Monocast 901' PLATE: 1/16" to 2" dia / 8mm to 50mm Nylon 66 'Nylatron GS' FOAM SHEET: 2000 x 1000 to 4000 x 1000 x 2mm to 30mm BUSHING STOCK: 18mm OD x 12mm ID to 50mm OD x 38mm ID 'Nylatron GS' TUBE:4 1/2" OD x 2 1/2" ID to 18" OD x 12" ID 'Nylatron GSM' 50mm OD x 25mm ID to 110mm OD x 90mm ID 'Nylatron GSM'

		ACETAL
		A material similar in many characteristics to Nylon 66 but distinguished by low moisture absorption and high stability in varying humidities. Not as wear-resistant asnylon but can be used in conjunction with nylon enabling all-plastic assemblies to be utilised. It is readily machined to produce burr-free close tolerance components.		Excellent dimensional stability Resilience and toughness High strength and rigidity Resistance to extremes of humidity and temperature Resistance to chemical attack Non-toxic properties Excellent di-electric properties		ROD: 1/4" to 2" dia / 6mm to 150mm dia. Natural and Black in Homopolymer and Copolymer PLATE: 1/16" to 2" dia / 8mm to 50mm thick TUBE:25mm OD x 18mm ID to 300mm OD x 200mm ID

		PTFE
		A material unique in its combination of exceptional chemical and electrical resistance, wide operating temperature range and ease of machining.		Chemically resistant Thermally stable -250ºC to +250ºC Low co-efficient of friction Outstanding electrical properties Non-stick properties Unaffected by outdoor exposure		ROD: 1/4" to 12" dia. SHEET: 24" x 24" x 1/32" to 2", 48" x 48" x 1/64" to1" TUBE: 25mm OD x 10mm ID to 90mm OD x 65mm ID TAPE: 1" to 24" wide x 0.003" to 0.062"

		INDUSTRIAL LAMINATES
		Industrial Laminates are established engineering materials based on phenolic, epoxide or polymide resins with fabric, paper or glass fabric reinforcement.		Different combinations of the resins and reinforcements produce material having different characteristics. Laminates combine mechanicla and electrical strength with chemical and weather resistance. They are rigid with a high strengthto weight ratio. Can be machined on standard machine tools to fine tolerances.		ROD: 1/8" to 6" dia. SHEET: 48" x 48" x 1.64" to 31" A range of round, square and rectangular tube square, rectangular and hexagonal bar angles and channels are available on request.

		POLYCORBONATE
		Polycarbonate sheet is the toughest transparent thermoplastic produced and has outstanding impact strength (guaranteed unbreakable) making it an ideal material for a variety of glazing and industrial applications.		High impact strength Excellent clarity Assured weatherability Temperature range -90ºC to +135ºC Good electrical insulator Very low moisture absorption High co-efficient of thermal expansion Good thermal insulator		ROD: 4mm to 200mm dia. SHEET: 2050 x 1200 to 3050 x 2050 x 1mm to 12mm TUBE: 10mm OD x 2mm ID to 200mm OD x 3mm ID BLOCK: 3000 x 500. 10mm to 60mm thick

		POLYPROPYLENE
		Polypropylene is a low density thermoplastic having excellent corrosion resistance and electrical insulation properties. It can be formed or machined and is widely used in the chemical and food industries.		High resistance to chemical attack Good electrical insulators Low water absorption Easily machined and welded Good impact strength Low rigidity Good vacuum forming properties		ROD: 10mm to 500mm dia. 3mm welding rod SHEET: 2440 x 1220 x 0.5mm BLOCK: 2000 x 1000 x 12mm to 120mm thick

		POLYETHYLENE
		Polyethylene is produced in Low Density, High Density and UHMW. Mechanical properties vary with density but all grades have good chemical resistance and electrical insulating properties, and are extremely light.		Resistant to chemical attack Good electrical insulation Temperature usage 60ºC max. Very low water absorption Easily machined and welded		ROD: 12mm to 150mm dia. SHEET: 2440 x 1372 x 1.5mm to 6mm 48" x 96" to 60" x 120", 1/8" to 4"

		ABS
		ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a strong and rigid thermoplastic which is easily vacuum formed to produce an extremely wide range of domestic and industrial products.		High impact strength Excellent thermala forming properties Performs at -40ºC Good electrical insulator Resistant to many acids/alkalis of medium concentration Hygroscopic		ROD: 10mm to 100mm dia. SHEET: 2440 x 1220 x 0.5mm to 12mm

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