Nylon/ Cast Nylon has a higher compression strength and impact resistance as compared to other engineering plastics. Some of Nylon’s properties includes:

-Corrosion and wear resistance
-Improved component working life and reducing maintenance
-High toughness
-High mechanical strength
-High fatigue resistance
-Shock absorbant and resistance
-Self lubrication and good noise dampening

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)

Acrylic – Most commonly use plastic material, Acrylic is a preferred choice for mostly aesthetic purposes due to its attractive finishing. Its properties includes:

– Allowing more than 90% of light transmission
– Light weight
– Easy to work on
– Good thermal insulation
– Low Cost