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| 5754 |
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| A medium strength aluminium alloy commonly used in applications that require high weldability and corrosion resistance. This alloy is often used in the form of tread-plate. 5083 has similar properties but with a higher strength. |
| Available Shapes - tread plate, |
Available in - 5754H114. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1686. |
| CERTAL |
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| The ideal aluminium plate for mould tools. This alloy has good machinability allowing for faster production times and it can be spark eroded. This combined with good shape stability and corrosion resistance make it a superior alternative to steel. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, sheet & plate (tooling), |
Available in - CERTAL. |
Relevant Standards - speciality. |
| UNIDAL |
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| A high precision, pre-milled, high strength, wrought aluminium tooling plate designed to replace traditional medium/high strength aluminium or steel plates with significant gains in shape stability and reduced total lifetime costs. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, sheet & plate (tooling), |
Available in - UNIDAL. |
Relevant Standards - speciality. |
| ALPLAN |
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| An ultra-high precision wrought aluminium plate designed to meet the most stringent requirements for size and shape stability under the most extreme machining whilst minimising total life costs. Good natural corrosion resistance. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, sheet & plate (tooling), |
Available in - ALPLAN. |
Relevant Standards - speciality. |
| 7075 |
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| An aluminium alloy with high strength and hardness that is primarily used in aerospace applications. It has good machinability but limited corrosion resistance. Where higher mechanical properties are required consider CONTAL as an alternative. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, sheet & plate, |
Available in - 7075O, 7075T6, 7075T6511. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485, BS EN755. |
| 6262 |
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| An aluminium alloy with good machinability, excellent mechanical properties and good corrosion resistance. This alloy is often used as a substitute for 2011 where better anodising is a specific requirement. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, hexagon bar, round bar, |
Available in - 6262T6, 6262T9. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN754, BS EN755. |
| 6082 (H30) |
|---|
| A very popular heat treatable aluminium alloy designed for all-purpose engineering work. High strength is matched by good anodising, welding, corrosion resistance and machinability to form an alloy suitable for many applications. |
| Available Shapes - angle, channel, flat bar, hexagon bar, hollow, rectangular tube, round bar, round tube, sheet & plate, square bar, square tube, tee section, |
Available in - 6082T6, 6082T651, 6082T6511. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485, BS EN754, BS EN755. |
| 6063 (H9) |
|---|
| A medium strength alloy commonly used for bespoke aluminium sections often in architectural and transport applications where good corrosion resistance is required together with a good surface finish. This alloy also has good anodising qualities. |
| Available Shapes - angle, channel, convex, flat bar, round bar, round tube, square tube, tee section, |
Available in - 6063T4, 6063T5, 6063T6. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN755. |
| L168 (L168) |
|---|
| The 2014 aluminium alloy released to an aircraft standard. See the 2014 alloy description. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - L168. |
Relevant Standards - BS 4L100 1+5. |
| 5251 (N4) |
|---|
| A medium strength aluminium alloy with high corrosion resistance. This alloy is weldable and finds many applications in marine environments. The quarter hard temper allows this alloy to undergo limited bending and forming operations. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - 5251H22. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485. |
| 5083 (N8) |
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| A popular high strength aluminium alloy well suited to welding applications that require excellent corrosion resistance. Often a substitute for 5754 that has high strength but lower mechanical properties. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, sheet & plate, |
Available in - 5083F, 5083H111. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485, BS EN755. |
| 3103 (N3) |
|---|
| A low to medium strength aluminium alloy that combines very good resistance to corrosion with good weldability and formability. This alloy has better mechanical properties than 1000 series aluminium alloys. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - 3103H14. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485. |
| 2014A (H15) |
|---|
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| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - 2014T6. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485. |
| 2014 (H15) |
|---|
| High mechanical properties with good machinability. However finished components often need a protective coating to avoid corrosion. Cold formability can be limited when used fully heated treated as can weldability. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, hexagon bar, round bar, sheet & plate, square bar, |
Available in - 2014AT6, 2014AT6511, 2014T651. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN485, BS EN755. |
| 2011 (FMA) |
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| Excellent performance on high speed automatic lathes and high mechanical properties make this the first choice Free Machining Alloy. Machines easily on nearly any equipment with a cutting area that is self cleaning due to its "free chipping" nature. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, hexagon bar, round bar, |
Available in - 2011T3, 2011T6. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN754, BS EN755. |
| 1050 (S1C) |
|---|
| An unalloyed non heat-treatable aluminium that is easily worked and has high resistance to corrosion. Low strength makes it ideal only for applications where formability and corrosion resistance are the overriding requirements. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, strip in coil, wire, |
Available in - 1050AH14, 1050AO. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1301, BS EN485. |
| TOOPLT |
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| A high precision cast aluminium tooling plate designed to meet stringent requirements for size and shape stability. Supplied to close tolerances on thickness and flatness however ALPLAN and UNIDAL are recommended for more demanding applications. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - TOOPLT. |
Relevant Standards - Proprietary. |
| 230M07 (EN1A) |
|---|
| A consistent free cutting steel suitable for a wide range of applications where good machinability and a good surface finish is required. The relatively small amount of added lead improves machining with very little effect on mechanical properties. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 230M07, 230M07PB. |
Relevant Standards - BS970PT1/3:1991. |
| 655M13 (EN36) |
|---|
| A nickel chrome case hardening alloy steel for use in heavy duty applications such as rollers, gears and cams. High strengths can be achieved by carburising and hardening and the nickel content improved its ability to withstand shock loads. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 655M13. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10083. |
| 080A15 (EN3B) |
|---|
| A general purpose steel suitable for mechanical and allied engineering applications that will not be heavily stressed. Machinability and weldability are both good and it has the capability to be case-hardened. Used in many engineering applications. |
| Available Shapes - angle, flat bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 080A15. |
Relevant Standards - BS970PT1/3:1991. |
| 817M40 (EN24) |
|---|
| A 1.5% nickel chrome, direct hardening steel that has high strength and toughness. It finds many applications where high strength and impact resistance are requirements such axles, crankshafts and gears. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 817M40T. |
Relevant Standards - BS970PT1/3:1991. |
| 080M40 (EN8) |
|---|
| A medium carbon steel that finds many applications where the mechanical properties required are just above those offered by the mild steels yet the expense of an alloy steel cannot be justified. Hardening treatments will improve resistance to wear. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 080M40. |
Relevant Standards - BS970PT1/3:1991. |
| 605M36 (EN16) |
|---|
| A manganese molybdenum steel that has excellent ductility and good machinability. It has a high tensile strength as well an ability to withstand shock loading. It finds many uses in engineering applications such as shafts, pins and bolts. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, |
Available in - 605M36T. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| CC494 (LB4C) |
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| A bronze alloy that has an increased lead content that makes it more plastic than other alloys. General purpose bearings made from this material will withstand slacker tolerances and infrequent lubrication if a softer shaft material is used. |
| Available Shapes - hollow, round bar, |
Available in - 494K. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1982. |
| CW451 (PB102) |
|---|
| A common wrought phosphor bronze that finds a wide variety of engineering and architectural applications. It is very resistant to wear due to its hardness which is combined with high strength and good resistance to corrosion. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, hexagon bar, round bar, sheet & plate, square bar, strip in coil, wire, |
Available in - 451KH200, 451KM. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12163, BS EN12166, BS EN12167, BS EN1652. |
| NES833 |
|---|
| Aluminium bronze containing nickel. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, |
Available in - NES833. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PB102 (CW451) |
|---|
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| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - 451KH160. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1652. |
| BSB23 (DTD197) |
|---|
| A high strength aluminium bronze that has good mechanical properties at high temperatures as well as excellent corrosion resistance. It is well suited to machining and hot stamping. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, |
Available in - BSB23. |
Relevant Standards - BS B23 1991. |
| C932 (SAE660) |
|---|
| Although not yet covered by BS EN 1982, this alloy is a popular continually cast leaded gunmetal. It finds many applications where a balance of corrosion resistance, strength, hardness and machinability is required. |
| Available Shapes - hollow, round bar, |
Available in - C932. |
Relevant Standards - UNS C932B505. |
| CC481 (PB1) |
|---|
| A standard, continually cast phosphor bronze alloy. It finds applications as a material for many kinds of bearings and bushes particularly where heavy loads are envisaged. |
| Available Shapes - hollow, round bar, |
Available in - 481K. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1982. |
| CW008 (C103) |
|---|
| An oxygen free copper, similar in its attributes to CW004. However it is "oxygen free" and is thus suitable for applications where it will be heated in a reducing atmosphere. In such conditions embrittlement should be minimal. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, sheet & plate, |
Available in - 008AD, 008AH065. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN13601, BS EN1652. |
| CW024 (C106) |
|---|
| A phosphorus-deoxidised copper that is thus well suited to welding and brazing. It finds many applications in general engineering particularly in chemical environments. |
| Available Shapes - pipe, round tube, sheet & plate, strip in coil, |
Available in - 024AH040, 024AH065, 024AR200, 024AR250. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1057/TABX, BS EN1172, BS EN12449, BS EN1652. |
| CW101 (CB101) |
|---|
| A high strength beryllium copper that is commonly used for springs and similar pressure sensitive devices due to its good fatigue properties. |
| Available Shapes - strip in coil, |
Available in - 101CH180. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1652. |
| CW114 (C111) |
|---|
| A free machining, high conductivity copper containing sulphur. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 114CR250. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12164. |
| CW352 (CN102) |
|---|
| A copper-nickel (cupro-nickel) alloy with excellent sea water corrosion and erosion resistance. It finds many applications in marine engineering due to its good strength and ability to be hot and cold worked. |
| Available Shapes - round tube, |
Available in - 352HH075. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12449. |
| CW004 (C101) |
|---|
| A high conductivity copper that is commonly used in electrical applications but it is also suitable for general engineering. In an annealed state it should have 100% conductivity though it should not be used in reducing atmospheres. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, round bar, sheet & plate, square bar, strip in coil, tape in coil, wire, |
Available in - 004AD, 004AH, 004AH035, 004AH040, 004AH065, 004AS. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN13601, BS EN13602, BS EN1652. |
| CW612 (CZ120) |
|---|
| A leaded brass alloy that has good machinability making it well suited to engraving applications. It also has sufficient ductility to make cold working possible. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, |
Available in - 612NH090. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1652. |
| CW505 (CZ106) |
|---|
| A brass alloy (also known as cartridge brass or 70/30) that has a higher copper content and is suitable for many cold working operations particularly bending, stamping and deep drawing where the likelihood of stress fracture needs to be minimised. |
| Available Shapes - sheet & plate, strip in coil, |
Available in - 505LG030. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN1652. |
| CW508 (CZ108) |
|---|
| A common, high purity brass alloy suited to many general applications and often used for electrical engineering. Hardness and strength are both excellent and this alloy is well suited to cold forming. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, rectangular tube, round bar, round tube, sheet & plate, square tube, strip in coil, wire, |
Available in - 508LH055, 508LH095, 508LH105, 508LH115, 508LH150. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12163, BS EN12166, BS EN12167, BS EN12449, BS EN1652. |
| CW606 (CZ131) |
|---|
| A brass alloy that is commonly used for turning and riveting and has a good combination of machinability and ductility. It can be easily cold worked for a variety of applications and it can also be hot stamped. This alloy has replaced CZ119. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 606N. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12164. |
| CW614 (CZ121) |
|---|
| A standard high speed machining brass alloy designed to be used for general applications and for machining using high speed cutting tools. It is sometimes used in hot stamping, however, this alloy has very limited cold working characteristics. |
| Available Shapes - convex, flat bar, hexagon bar, hollow, hollow hexagon bar, round bar, round rod in coil, round tube, square bar, |
Available in - 614N. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12164, BS EN12167, BS EN12168. |
| CW617 (CZ122) |
|---|
| A brass alloy that is the standard alloy used for fast repetitive, hot stamping. The mechanical properties of the alloy mean cheap, easily produced dies can be used. It has excellent machinability but very limited cold workability. |
| Available Shapes - convex, round bar, |
Available in - 617N. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12165. |
| CW624 (CZ130) |
|---|
| A free machining brass alloy that contains aluminium to create a bright, tarnish resistant, finish particularly in extruded forms. It is particularly suitable for hinges, lock sections etc., however it is unsuitable for plating or soldering. |
| Available Shapes - angle, channel, flat bar, tee section, |
Available in - 624N. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12167. |
| CW707 (CZ126) |
|---|
| A brass alloy (also known as arsenical brass) with increased resistance to corrosion. Its ductility and strength is better than other common alloys and it's well suited to applications such where a lot of forming is required such as heat exchangers. |
| Available Shapes - capillary tube, patterned tube, pipe, round tube, square tube, |
Available in - 707RH085. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN 12449. |
| CW712 (CZ112) |
|---|
| A brass alloy (also known as Naval brass) that contains tin to give it improved corrosion resistance making it ideal for marine applications. It has higher strength than other brasses though its machinability is reduced. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, sheet & plate, square bar, |
Available in - 712R, 712RM. |
Relevant Standards - BS 2875, BS EN12163. |
| CW721 (CZ114) |
|---|
| An aluminium bearing high tensile brass alloy suitable for hot stamping and machining. Machinability is not as good as the free machining alloys however this alloy is stronger and has good corrosion resistance. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 721R. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12164, BS EN12167. |
| CW722 (CZ115) |
|---|
| A brass alloy similar to CW721 (CZ114) but the restriction of the aluminium content means this alloy will perform better in soldering and plating operations. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 722R. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12164. |
| CW602 (CZ132) |
|---|
| A leaded brass alloy suitable for hot stamping and machining with an arsenic content that inhibits dezincification. This alloy finds many applications in the water and gas supply industries. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 602N. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12165. |
| CW402 (NS101) |
|---|
| A leaded nickel silver alloy that can be hot stamped, machined easily and engraved. It has a silver appearance that is often described as more aesthetically pleasing than stainless steel and thus finds many ornamental and decorative applications |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 402JHM. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12165. |
| CW401 (NS103) |
|---|
| A nickel silver alloy that has good corrosion resistance. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, sheet & plate, strip in coil, wire, |
Available in - 401JH095, 401JH150, 401JH160. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN12163, BS EN12166, BS EN1652. |
| 1.4307 (304L) |
|---|
| An austenitic stainless steel that is very similar to 1.4301 but its carbon content is limited to a maximum of 0.03%. This reduces the likelihood of corrosion after the alloy has been welded. Often used in the food processing industry. |
| Available Shapes - angle, flat bar, round bar, round tube, sheet & plate, square bar, |
Available in - 1.4307, 1.43071D, 1.4307H11, 1.4307H8, 1.4307H9, 1.4307HV180. |
Relevant Standards - ASTM A269, BS EN10088-2, BS EN10088-3. |
| 1.4404 (316) |
|---|
| An austenitic stainless steel and the most common grade containing molybdenum. The added molybdenum improves corrosion resistance (better than 1.4301) particularly in chloride environments. It can be easily formed and welded and has good toughness. |
| Available Shapes - flat bar, hexagon bar, round bar, round tube, square bar, studding, |
Available in - 1.4404, 1.4404H10, 1.4404H11, 1.4404H8, 1.4404H9, 1.4404K12, 1.4404K16. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10088-3, WST4571. |
| 1.4305 (303) |
|---|
| An austenitic stainless steel that has very good machinability but reduced formability. It is not recommended for any application involving welding and has a lower resistance to corrosion than 1.4301. Applications include shafts, studs etc. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, round bar, square bar, |
Available in - 1.4305H10, 1.4305H11, 1.4305H8, 1.4305H9, 1.4305K12. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10088-3. |
| 1.4301 (304) |
|---|
| A commonly used austenitic stainless steel containing 18% chrome and 8% nickel. It has excellent welding and forming properties and is highly resistant to corrosion. Machinability is reasonable and it is used in a wide variety of applications. |
| Available Shapes - rectangular tube, round tube, sheet & plate, square tube, |
Available in - 1.4301, 1.43012B, 1.4301DP1. |
Relevant Standards - ASTMA269, BS EN10088-2. |
| 1.4057 (431) |
|---|
| A heat treatable martensitic stainless steel that contains nickel. It has high tensile and torsional strength and is well suited to shaft manufacture. However, welding is poor it cannot be easily cold worked. Corrosion resistance is good. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 1.4057H10, 1.4057H11, 1.4057H9, 1.4057K12, 1.4057K16. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10088-3. |
| 1.4005 (416) |
|---|
| The addition of sulphur to this martensitic stainless steel gives it the best machining properties of any stainless steel. However, this improvement in machinability comes at the cost of reduced corrosion resistance, formability and weldability. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - 1.4005H10, 1.4005H9, 1.4005K12. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10088-3. |
| 1.4541 (321) |
|---|
| A variation of the basic austenitic stainless steel 1.4301 (304) with the addition of titanium as a stabiliser. It is resistant to intergranular corrosion and can be easily welded and formed however it is difficult to polish. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, sheet & plate, |
Available in - 1.4541, 1.4541H10, 1.4541H8, 1.4541H9. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN10088-3. |
| MUMETAL |
|---|
| A nickel-iron alloy that has very high magnetic permeability at low field strengths. It is most often used in the manufacture of magnetic screens/shields in high technology devices. |
| Available Shapes - strip in coil, |
Available in - MUMETAL. |
Relevant Standards - Proprietary. |
| INVAR36 |
|---|
| A controlled expansion nickel-iron alloy with the lowest thermal coefficient of expansion for this product type. It has a number of associated brand names and it finds applications in bi-metallic strips and high technology devices such as lasers. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - INVR36. |
Relevant Standards - Proprietary. |
| TELCOSEAL |
|---|
| A nickel-iron alloy that has a very low coefficient of expansion. It can be machined and formed and can also be welded. It finds many applications where a low coefficient of expansion is required such as sealing glass for metal components. |
| Available Shapes - round bar, |
Available in - TSEAL1. |
Relevant Standards - Proprietary. |
| RM4550 |
|---|
| A nickel-iron alloy that is 45% nickel. It has a high initial magnetic permeability compared to silicon-iron (but still much less than Mumetal). |
| Available Shapes - round bar, strip in coil, |
Available in - RM4550. |
Relevant Standards - Proprietary. |
| POMC |
|---|
| Often mis-named Delrin, Acetal Copolymer has low moisture absorption, high mechanical strength & stiffness, UL94-HB & FDA approved. Ideal for machining precision parts. Resists hot water & alkali better than Acetal H. Glass-filled version available |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, hollow, sheet & plate, |
Available in - POMC, POMC AS, POMC+PTFE, POMCBK, POMCELS, POMCGF, POMCNA. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PVDF |
|---|
| Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) has exceptional chemical resistance and electrical insulating properties. Widely used in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. UL94V-0 flammability. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PVDF. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PVC |
|---|
| PVC has excellent chemical resistance and is easy to machine. Useful temperature range is -15¦C to +60¦C. UL94V0 flammability. Gehr rod is void free and the dark grey colour below 160mm dia, is food safe (EEC 90/128) |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, hollow, industrial plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PVC, PVCAWB, PVCAWG, PVCDG, PVCRED. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PTFE |
|---|
| One of the best chemical resistant plastics. Very low friction & excellent electrical insulation. Useful temperature range -260/+260¦C. Rod <28mm is smooth ground for consistent bar feeding. FDA approved |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - TFEEXT, TFEMLD. |
Relevant Standards - BS EN 13000. |
| UHMWPE |
|---|
| Very high resistance to abrasion, chemicals and impact, but not strong. Low friction. Useful temp. range -260 to +70¦C. For conveyor parts in bottling/canning equip, chemical plant, abrasive linings. |
| Available Shapes - industrial plastic rod, |
Available in - UHMWPE. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PSU |
|---|
| Polysulphone is translucent yellow colour material, excellent mechanical, electrical & thermal properties (150¦C continuous / 210¦C short term). Very good radiation resistance, food safe and UL94V-0 flammability |
| Available Shapes - high performance plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PSU. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PA66 |
|---|
| This is the preferred general purpose nylon for small bearings & gears. Has higher stiffness, tensile strength & improved creep resistance over Nylon 6. FDA approved & UL94V-2 flammability. Also available 30% glass filled for extra strength. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, hollow, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PA66, PA66GF, PA66MO, PA66NA. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| ECTFE |
|---|
| ECTFE (Halar) has exceptional impact strength in the temperature range -40 to +150¦C. ECTFE is very pure and is therefore used in the processing of chemicals and ultra pure water in the semi-conductor industry. UL94V-0 flammability |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, |
Available in - ECTFE. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| HDPE |
|---|
| High density polyethylene; easy to process & weld, used for chemical tank construction. Excellent resistance to chemicals & hot water. Working temp. -50 to +90¦C. FDA food use & UL94-HB flammability |
| Available Shapes - hollow, industrial plastic rod, |
Available in - HDPE. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| CARP |
|---|
| Tufnol Carp is a fine weave, high quality cotton fabric that combines excellent mechanical strength with first class electrical properties. Low water absorption. Can be machined to precise tolerances. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, |
Available in - CARP. |
Relevant Standards - BS 6128. |
| PA12 |
|---|
| Milky white nylon with very low moisture absorption for good dimensional stability & excellent electrical properties. Easily machines for electrical & electronics applications. UL94-HB flammability. Also available 30% glass filled for extra strength. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PA12, PA12GF, PA12MO. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PA6 |
|---|
| Slightly softer than Nylon 66 but better impact strength. Absorbs more moisture from the atmosphere, so is less stable. FDA approved for food contact. UL94V-2 flammability. Also available 30% Glass filled for extra strength |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, hollow, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PA6, PA6EMO, PA6ENA, PA6GBK, PA6GF, PA6GMO, PA6GNA, PA6MO. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PP |
|---|
| High mechanical strength but low notched impact strength. Resists stress cracking and is easy to weld. Chemical & electrical properties very good. Useful temperature range -5 to +100¦C. UL94-HB flammability. 30% Glass filled rod also available. |
| Available Shapes - hexagon bar, hollow, industrial plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - EPPBG, EPPNAT, PP. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| ABS |
|---|
| Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) has good toughness & stiffness with excellent machining. Can be electro-plated & is easily bonded. Used extensively in the pipe-work industries. UL94-HB flammability |
| Available Shapes - high performance plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - ABS. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PPE |
|---|
| Polyphenylene oxide (PPE) has outstanding resistance to acid & alkaline solutions & hot water. Very stable, has high impact strength with a useful temperature range of -50 to +105¦C. Good electrical properties. UL94V-1 flammability and food safe |
| Available Shapes - high performance plastic rod, |
Available in - PPE. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PA6G |
|---|
| Cast Nylons are the useful option for larger size Nylon parts. The properties and applications are very close to Nylon 66. Food use (FDA) approved on request. UL94V-2 flammability. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, hollow, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PA6G, PA6GLD, PA6GLD PLUS, PA6GMO, PA6GOL. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PC |
|---|
| Semi-transparent mechanical grade; NOT the glazing grade. High impact strength, elastic modulus & heat distortion temperature with low moisture absorption. UL94V-2 flammability. Also available with 20% Glass for extra strength |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PC, PCGF, PCNAT. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PEEK |
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| Victrex« PEEKÖ has an excellent combination of chemical resistance, thermal stability, mechanical strength, creep resistance & electrical properties. Exceptional resistance to high energy radiation. FDA approved for food contact. UL94V-0 flammability |
| Available Shapes - high performance plastic rod, hollow, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PEEK, PEEK MG, PEEKGF, PEEKGL, PEEKMOD, PEEKNA. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PEI |
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| Polyetherimide (PEI) is translucent amber colour. Outstanding combination of thermal (170¦C continuous / 210¦C short term), electrical & mechanical properties. UL94V-0 flammability & low smoke emission. Glass filled version available |
| Available Shapes - high performance plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PEI. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| PET-P |
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| Good mechanical strength & stiffness. Low creep resistance. Excellent wear resistance, like nylons, and low friction. Very good dimensional stability, better than acetal. Suitable for food contact. UL94-HB flammability. |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - PET. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| POMH |
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| Delrin (POM H) has similar properties to Acetal C except for having slightly higher mechanical strength but lower chemical resistance. FDA approved & UL94-HB flammability |
| Available Shapes - engineering plastic rod, sheet & plate, |
Available in - POMH, POMHBK, POMHNA. |
Relevant Standards - . |
| ACRYLIC |
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| Very good mechanical strength & hardness. Easy to polish, giving excellent transparency. UV stable and with a useful temperature range from -40 to +90¦C. |
| Available Shapes - hollow, industrial plastic rod, |
Available in - ACRYLIC. |
Relevant Standards - . |
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