Engineering plastics

Engineering plastics

Engineering plastics deliver exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical performance far beyond standard commodity plastics, making them the material of choice for precision and demanding applications.

  • High strength-to-weight ratio with excellent dimensional stability
  • Outstanding resistance to wear, chemicals, and high temperatures
  • Includes PEEK, PTFE, Nylon, Acetal, and UHMWPE grades
  • Used in aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial machinery
  • PA12 PA12

    PA12

    PA12 (Polyamide 12), commonly known as Nylon 12, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic valued for its excellent toughness, low moisture absorption, chemical resistance, and flexibility. Compared with other nylons (such as PA6 or PA66), PA12 offers superior dimensional stability in humid environments, making it particularly suitable for aerospace, defence, automotive, and fluid handling applications.
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  • UHMW-PE UHMW-PE

    UHMW-PE

    UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional impact strength, abrasion resistance, low friction characteristics, and lightweight properties. With a molecular weight significantly higher than conventional polyethylene grades, UHMW-PE offers outstanding durability and wear performance in demanding applications.
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  • PTFE PTFE

    PTFE

    PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is a high-performance fluoropolymer widely recognised for its exceptional chemical resistance, low friction properties, and outstanding electrical insulation characteristics. Best known under the trade name Teflon®, PTFE is extensively used in aerospace, defence, electronics, and industrial applications where components must perform reliably in aggressive chemical environments and across a broad temperature range.
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  • Polyimide (Vespel) Polyimide (Vespel)

    Polyimide (Vespel)

    Polyimide (PI), marketed under the well-known trade name Vespel®, is an ultra-high-performance engineering polymer developed for the most demanding aerospace, defence, semiconductor, and industrial applications. Recognised for its outstanding thermal stability, mechanical strength, wear resistance, and low friction characteristics, Vespel® performs reliably in environments where conventional engineering plastics and many metals reach their operational limits.
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  • PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

    PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)

    PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
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  • PPSU PPSU

    PPSU

    PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is a premium high-performance amorphous thermoplastic known for its exceptional toughness, impact resistance, hydrolytic stability, and high-temperature performance. It is one of the most durable members of the sulfone polymer family and is widely used in aerospace, defence, medical, transportation, and industrial applications where strength, reliability, and long service life are essential.
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  • PPS PPS

    PPS

    PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a high-performance semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional chemical resistance, dimensional stability, flame retardancy, and ability to perform continuously in high-temperature environments. It is widely used in aerospace, defence, automotive, electronics, and industrial applications where reliability and durability are critical.
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  • PEI (Ultem) PEI (Ultem)

    PEI (Ultem)

    PEI (Polyetherimide), commonly known by the trade name Ultem®, is a high-performance amorphous thermoplastic renowned for its exceptional combination of strength, heat resistance, flame retardancy, and electrical properties. It is widely used in aerospace, defence, medical, and electronics applications where stringent safety, reliability, and performance requirements must be met.
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  • PAI (Torlon) PAI (Torlon)

    PAI (Torlon)

    PAI (Polyamide-Imide), commonly known by the trade name Torlon®, is one of the highest-performing thermoplastic engineering polymers available. It combines exceptional mechanical strength, stiffness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, making it suitable for the most demanding aerospace, defence, industrial, and high-temperature applications.
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