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Materials

Engineering and commodity polymers

Not sure which grade fits? We shortlist the options with their cost and performance trade-offs.

Materials

Engineering and commodity polymers

Not sure which grade fits? We shortlist the options with their cost and performance trade-offs.

ABSPPPCPA6POMHDPETPUPC/ABS
ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Rigid with an excellent surface finish — the default for housings and appliances.

  • High impact strength
  • Paints and prints well
PP

Polypropylene

Light, chemically resistant and fatigue-tolerant — ideal for packaging and living hinges.

  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Food-contact grades available
PC

Polycarbonate

Optical clarity with exceptional impact strength and heat tolerance.

  • Optically clear
  • Serviceable to 130 °C
PA6

Nylon 6

High wear resistance and mechanical strength — for gears and moving components.

  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Glass-filled grades available
POM

Acetal / Delrin

Superb dimensional stability and a low friction coefficient — for precision parts.

  • Outstanding dimensional stability
  • Low friction
HDPE

High-Density Polyethylene

Tough, moisture and chemical resistant, and economical at volume.

  • Moisture resistant
  • Cost-effective at scale
TPU

Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Rubber-like flexibility with high tear strength — for bushings, seals and grips.

  • Flexible and elastic
  • High tear resistance
PC/ABS

PC/ABS Blend

Combines PC toughness with ABS processability — an automotive-sector staple.

  • High heat stability
  • Automotive-grade

Ready to start your project?

Send us drawings — or just a photo of the sample — and you will have a quotation within 48 working hours.