| Plastic | Description | Tensile Yield (0.125 in2) |
Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | Izod Impact Strength (Notched) |
Heat Deflection Under Load |
Density (lb/in3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Common thermoplastic with good impact resistance and toughness. | 6,500 psi (45 MPa) |
11,700 psi (80 MPa) |
380,000 psi (2,620 MPa) |
5.5 ft-lb/in (292 J/m) |
190°F (88°C) |
0.0379 lb/in3 (1.05 g/cc) |
| PP | Thermoplastic polymer used for a wide number of applications. | 4,900 psi (35 MPa) |
26,100 psi (180 MPa) |
210,000 psi (1,450 MPa) |
0.6 ft-lb/in (32 J/m) |
219°F (102°C) |
0.0324 lb/in3 (0.90 g/cc) |
| POM | Dimensionally stable thermoplastic with high stiffness and low friction. | 10,000 psi (70 MPa) |
14,000 psi (100 MPa) |
450,000 psi (3,100 MPa) |
1.41 ft-lb/in (75 J/m) |
216°F (102°C) |
0.0513 lb/in3 (1.42 g/cc) |
| PC | Thermoplastic material with good temperature resistance and impact strength. | 9,000 psi (62 MPa) |
18,000 psi (124 MPa) |
340,000 psi (2,335 MPa) |
15 ft-lb/in (795 J/m) |
290°F 290°F |
0.0434 lb/in3 (1.20 g/cc) |
| PC+ABS | Blend of PC and ABS that creates strong parts for a variety of applications. | 8,000 psi (55 MPa) |
13,000 psi (90 MPa) |
370,000 psi (2,550 MPa) |
13 ft-lb/in (689 J/m) |
202°F (94°C) |
0.0415 lb/in3 (1.15 g/cc) |
| PVC | PVC is a polymer with good insulation properties, high hardness, and good mechanical properties. | 4,500 psi (31 MPa) |
7,150 psi (50 MPa) |
275,000 psi (1,900 MPa) |
15 ft-lb/in (795 J/m) |
226°F (108°C) |
0.0487 lb/in3 (1.35 g/cc) |
| Nylon | Polymer material that is durable with high elongation and good abrasion resistance. | 8,400 psi (58 MPa) |
9,430 psi (65 MPa) |
175,000 psi (1,200 MPa) |
2.1 ft-lb/in (111 J/m) |
190°F (88°C) |
0.0411 lb/in3 (1.14 g/cc) |
| Nylon 30% Glass Fiber | Polymer with excellent mechanical stiffness and elevated temperature resistance. | 18,000 psi (125 MPa) |
29,000 psi (200 MPa) |
900,000 psi (6,200 MPa) |
2.5 ft-lb/in (133 J/m) |
380°F (193°C) |
0.0498 lb/in3 (1.38 g/cc) |
| PMMA | Material with resistance to breakage often used for transparent applications. | 9,400 psi (65 MPa) |
8,500 psi (58 MPa) |
250,000 psi (1,725 MPa) |
1.0 ft-lb/in (53 J/m) |
181°F (83°C) |
0.0422 lb/in3 (1.17 g/cc) |
| Styrene | Light weight material popular for its high impact strength and toughness. | 6,530 psi (45 MPa) |
9,510 psi (65 MPa) |
440,000 psi (3,030 MPa) |
1.9 ft-lb/in (101 J/m) |
174°F (79°C) |
0.0379 lb/in3 (1.05 g/cc) |
| PEI | Thermoplastic with high heat resistance and excellent mechanical properties. | 16,000 psi (110 MPa) |
24,000 psi (165 MPa) |
510,000 psi (3,500 MPa) |
1.0 ft-lb/in (53 J/m) |
400°F (204°C) |
0.0549 lb/in3 (1.27 g/cc) |
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