
Thermoplastic Materials Options
We can manufacture our products in a wide range of thermoplastic materials. We have listed the common choices below and their general properties. Please contact us should you have a requirement that is not listed.
Acronym |
Full Name |
Key Properties |
Temperature Range |
ABS |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Exceptional impact strength, it is non-toxic and suitable for use at low temperatures. Lightweight, it is joined with solvent cement and has good chemical resistance making it ideal for most pipework applications. |
-40°C to 70°C |
EVA |
Ethylene Vinyl Chloride |
Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, it is highly flexible and transparent in its natural state. |
-70°C to 60°C |
HDPE |
High Density Polyethylene |
Widely used for buried utilities such as gas and water, it has low frictional loss, excellent resistance to abrasion and chemicals. |
-40°C to 60°C |
HIPS |
High-impact Polystyrene |
Very tough, its crystal-clear transparency makes it ideal for packaging and point of sale applications. Limited resistance to dilute acids and alkalis. Not suitable for outdoor use. |
0°C to 70°C |
LDPE |
Low Density Polyethylene |
Outstanding flexibility at low temperatures with good chemical resistance. Potable water grades available. |
-40°C to 60°C |
MDPE |
Medium Density Polyethylene |
Suitable for both fusion and compression-type fittings, it is resistant to aggressive chemicals and abrasion. |
-40°C to 60°C |
PEX |
Cross-linked Polyethylene |
Good chemical resistance, it is flexible and has excellent mechanical properties. |
0°C to 95°C |
PP |
Polypropylene |
Has excellent resistance to chemicals and high levels of heat, plus good abrasion resistance. Not UV-stable so not suited to outdoor applications. |
-10°C to 110°C |
PVDF |
Polyvinylidene Fluoride |
Highly flexible, it is lightweight, has low thermal conductivity with extremely high chemical corrosion and heat resistance. |
-40°C to 120°C |
Filled PP |
Filled Polypropylenes |
Increases rigidity of standard polypropylene |
-10°C to 110°C |