PP (Polypropylene) – Polypropylene is a plastic that is used in many different industries. One of the common usage for polypropylene is to make laboratory equipment that require frequent sterilisation by heat. Its high resistance against temperature makes it an ideal material for this kind of application. Other properties includes:

– Good mechanical strength
– Good corrosion resistance
– Heat resistance
– Good resistance to fatigue

PE (Polyethylene) – Polyethylene is a general thermoplastic with good chemical resistance and elongation properties. PE also have good insulation properties and is one of the material choice for plastic welding application. HDPE and UHMWPE are available for applications with more demanding material properties in terms of mechanical strength. Some of its properties includes:

– Good chemical resistance
– Easy to work on
– Low frictional coefficient
– Good electrical insulation
– High toughness and Stiffness (HDPE/UHMWPE)
– Low moisture absorption (UHMWPE)
– High impact strength (UHMWPE)

PVC is one of the most used general plastic, it has one of the best ratios of economic cost to performance. Application for PVC ranges from applications in daily life all the way to specialized industrial applications. Some of PVC properties include:

– Good dimension stability
– Self-extinguishing
– Electrical insulation
– Corrosion resistance
– Light Weight
– Low Moisture Absorption