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Acetal Plastic

Products Specs
SheetsPlates Acetal Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-6778-06 POM 0211, ASTM D-6100
SheetsPlates Acetal Black Sheet/Plate ASTM D-6778-06 POM 0211, ASTM D-6100
Round bars Acetal Natural Round Bar ASTM D-6778-06 POM 0211, ASTM D-6100
Round bars Acetal Black Round Bar ASTM D-6778-06 POM 0211, ASTM D-6100

 

Delrin

Products Specs
SheetsPlates Delrin 150 Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100
SheetsPlates Delrin 150 Black Sheet/Plate ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100
Round bars Delrin 150 Natural Round Bar ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100
Round bars Delrin 150 Black Round Bar ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100
Plates Delrin 100AF Blend Brown Plate ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100
Round bars Delrin 100AF Blend Brown Rod ASTM D-6778-06, POM 0111, ASTM D-6100

 

Nylon 6/6

Products Specs
SheetsPlates Nylon 6/6 Natural Sheet/Plate L-P-410, ASTM D-6779, ASTM D-4066, ASTM D-5989
SheetsPlates Nylon 6/6 Black Sheet/Plate L-P-410, ASTM D-6779, ASTM D-4066, ASTM D-5989
Round bars Nylon 6/6 Natural Round Bar L-P-410, ASTM D-6779, ASTM D-4066, ASTM D-5989
Round bars Nylon 6/6 Black Round Bar L-P-410, ASTM D-6779, ASTM D-4066, ASTM D-5989

 

Nylon 6

Products Specs
Plates Cast Nylon Type 6 Natural Plate ASTM D-5989
Plates Cast Nylon Type 6 Black Plate ASTM D-5989
Plates Cast Nylon Type 6 MD Gray Plate ASTM D-5989
Round bars Cast Nylon Type 6 Natural Round Bar ASTM D-5989
Round bars Cast Nylon Type 6 MD Gray Round Bar ASTM D-5989
Round bars Cast Nylon Type 6 Black Round Bar ASTM D-5989

 

UHMW Polyethylene

Products Specs
Sheets UHMWPE Natural Virgin & Reprocessed Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4020, ASTM D-6712
SheetsPlates UHMWPE Black Virgin & Reprocessed Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4020, ASTM D-6712
Round bars UHMWPE Black Round Bar ASTM D-4020, ASTM D-6712
Round bars UHMWPE Natural Round Bar ASTM D-4020, ASTM D-6712

 

HDPE

Products Specs
SheetsPlates HDPE Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4976
SheetsPlates HDPE Black Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4976
Round bars HDPE Natural Round Bar ASTM D-4976

 

Polypropylene

Products Specs
SheetsPlates Polypropylene Homopolymer Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4101
SheetsPlates Polypropylene Homopolymer White Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4101
SheetsPlates Polypropylene Homopolymer Black Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4101
SheetsPlates Polypropylene Copolymer Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4101
SheetsPlates Polypropylene Copolymer Natural Round Bar ASTM D-4101

 

ABS Machine Grade

Products Specs
SheetsPlates ABS Black Machine Grade Sheet/Plate ASTM D-4673
Round bars ABS Black Machine Grade Round Bar ASTM D-4673

 

Clear Polycarbonate

Products
Sheets Clear Polycarbonate Sheet/Plate

 

PVC Type 1 Gray

Products Specs
SheetsPlates PVC Type 1 Gray Sheet/Plate ASTM D-1784
Round bars PVC Type 1 Gray Round Bar ASTM D-1784

 

CPVC

Products Specs
Plates Light Gray CPVC Plate ASTM D-1784
Round bars Light Gray CPVC Round Bar ASTM D-1784

 

PTFE-Virgin

Products Specs
SheetsPlates PTFE-Virgin Sheet/Plate AMS 3660, AMS 3667, ASTM D-3294
Round bars PTFE-Virgin Round Bar ASTM D-1710, Ty. I, GR. I, CL A

 

PVDF

Products Specs
Plates Natural PVDF Plate ASTM D-3222
Round bars Natural PVDF Round Bar ASTM D-3222

 

PET

Products Specs
Plates Natural PET Plate Gray Bearing Grade ASTM D-5927; ASTM D-6261
Round bars Natural PET Round Bar ASTM D-5927; ASTM D-6261
Plates Gray Bearing Grade PET Plate ASTM D-5927; ASTM D-6261
Round bars Gray Bearing Grade PET Round Bar ASTM D-5927; ASTM D-6261

 

Ultem

Products Specs
Sheets Natural Ultem 1000 Sheet/Plate ASTM D-5205, ASTM D-7293
Round bars Natural Ultem 1000 Round Bar ASTM D-5205, ASTM D-7293
Sheets Natural Ultem 2300 Plate ASTM D-5205, ASTM D-7293
Round bars Natural Ultem 2300 Round Bar ASTM D-5205, ASTM D-7293

 

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Products Specs
SheetsPlates PEEK Natural Sheet/Plate ASTM D-6262, MIL-P-46183
Round bars PEEK Natural Round Bar ASTM D-6262, MIL-P-46183

 

Torlon

Products Specs
Plates Torlon-PAI Plate AMS 3670, ASTM D-5204, ASTM D-7292

 

Phenolic Plastics

Products Specs
SheetsPlates Natural G10 Phenolic Sheet/Plate MIL-I-24768/2 type GEE
SheetsPlates Natural G10/FR4 Phenolic Sheet/Plate MIL-I-24768/27 type GEE-F
SheetsPlates Natural C Phenolic Sheet/Plate MIL-I-24768/16 type FBM
SheetsPlates Natural CE Phenolic Sheet/Plate MIL-I-24768/14 type FBG

 

What is Engineering Plastic?

Plastic includes a large and varied group of materials consisting of different combinations or formulations of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and other elements.
The benefits of plastics: they are strong, lightweight, flexible, durable, sheer and environmentally friendly. Plastic materials are offered in many shapes and compositions for use in countless commercial and manufacturing applications, including clothing, housing, automobiles, aircraft, packaging, electronics, signs, recreation items and medical implants, which are only a few of their many applications.
Plastics from Hadco are perfect for use in machine guards, noise abatements, general safety guards and protection, work surfaces, valve seats, gaskets, pump components, ducts, and more. We believe plastic offers a great, sustainable alternative to many of our metal products. Oftentimes, plastic is used to replace metals and glass for improved performance and economic benefits. Our plastic materials are Acetal bars and sheets, Nylon 6\6 bars and sheets, UHMW sheets and bars, PTFE bars, which can all be cut-to-size to suit your needs and reach your doorstep just-in-time. We carry Sheet/Plate plastic and Round Bar plastic in stock.

 

Acetal Plastic

Acetal copolymer is an engineering thermoplastic based on formaldehyde polymerization technology. Acetal copolymer has a very good balance of tensile properties, shear strength, stiffness, and toughness. It is a natural bearing material with a very low coefficient of friction against metals, and major abrasion resistance.
Acetal Sheets and Acetal Rods acetal copolymer provides high strength and stiffness coupled with enhanced dimensional stability and ease of machining. As a semi-crystalline material, acetal is also characterized by a low coefficient of friction and good wear properties in wet and dry environments. Acetal copolymer has a high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, and its light weight make sit in use as a metal replacement.
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Delrin

Delrin is an acetal homopolymer and has a uniform backbone with a larger crystalline block structure than acetal copolymers, providing better chemical bonding. As a result, Delrin is the stiffest and strongest unreinforced technical engineering polymer available.
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Nylon

Nylon is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. It offers an excellent combination of mechanical performance and cost.
Nylon 6/6 is one of the most versatile engineering thermoplastics. It is popular in every major market using thermoplastic materials. Thanks to its excellent balance of strength, ductility and heat resistance, Nylon 6/6 is an outstanding candidate for metal replacement applications.
Nylon 6/6 is very easy to process with a very wide process time, which allows it to be used for everything from complex, thin to large thick-walled housings. Nylon 6/6 can be easily modified with fillers, fibers, internal lubricants, and impact modifiers. With the use of fiber reinforcements, the physical strength of nylon 6/6 can be significantly improved.
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HDPE

HDPE, also known as High Density Poly Ethylene is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. It is one of the most versatile & widely used materials around. It can be machined, thermoformed & welded. It is widely used in food applications including cutting boards, bottles & tanks. HDPE is known for its outstanding tensile strength & large strength to density ration. HDPE also has a high impact resistance & melting point. Hadco carries smooth HDPE in natural & black as well as marine grade & cutting board.
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UHMW Polyethylene

UHMW Polyethylene or UHMWPE, also known as high molecular weight polyethylene, is a is a high-performance plastic, machinable thermoplastic. It is widely used across many industries, including food and beverage, conveying, material handling, and packaging.
UHMW Polyethylene is highly durable, cost-efficient, and versatile material with superior impact and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene Plate is known for high impact strength, resistance to corrosive chemicals, low moisture absorption and abrasion resistance. Its toughness, extremely low coefficient of friction, and inherent lubricity make UHMWPE ideal for applications where high levels of friction are likely to arise.
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Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and thermal properties. PEEK has a continuous use temperature of up to 260°C (500°F) and a short-term temperature resistance of up to 330°C (626°F).
Polyether ether ketone is resistant to most acids, bases, and organic solvents. It has high strength and stiffness, low coefficient of friction and good electrical insulation properties, among other benefits.
Its high temperature and chemical resistance make it ideal for applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical device components. It is also used in oil and gas exploration and production, as well as in electrical and electronic applications. Other potential applications for PEEK include bearings, gears, seals, and wear parts.
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PTFE-Virgin

PTFE-Virgin Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a versatile polymer used in a broad range of medical, industrial, and high technology applications. PTFE offers excellent thermal, electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties, as well as superior control over pore size, permeability, water entry pressure, and thickness. PTFE is an ideal choice for a wide variety of demanding applications requiring one or a combination of these exceptional properties.
PTFE is inert, making it unreactive to most chemicals, and, it can work in high processing and operating temperature environments. PTFE is a very useful material because it has a unique combination of properties. It isa most commonly used in the Electronics-Semiconductor, Oil & Gas and Material Handling and Conveying industries. PTFE is weatherable, has excellent electrical insulation, high temperature resistance, a low coefficient of friction and non-adhesive properties.
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Polypropylene

Polypropylene is known for it’s excellent chemical & corrosive resistance. It is also easily weldable & machined. Polypropylene is commonly used in tank fabrication & hood lining applications & is widely used in food processing, pump & valve & semiconductor applications. Hadco carries homopolymer & Copolymer grades & available colors are natural, white & black. Other colors are available as a custom production.
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PVC- Type 1 Gray

PVC also known as Poly Vinyl Chloride has excellent chemical & corrosion resistance. It is commonly used in outdoor applications due to it’s weather resistance. Common applications include tanks, valves, fittings & piping systems. PVC is also a good electrical & thermal insulator & has a superior flammability rating compared with most polymers. Hadco carries Type 1 gray plate & rod in most sizes. white & black options are also available as well as impact modified (type II). Hadco also offers CPVC for applications where higher corrosion resistance is necessary.
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ABS- Machine Grade

ABS also known as Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is an economical & easy to machine engineering plastic with good impact resistance & dimensional stability. ABS also has strong electrical insulation properties & thermal properties making it ideal for thermoforming & welding. Common applications include automotive covers, electrical enclosures & instrument panels. Hadco stocks black ABS plate from 3/8″ to 2.5″ & many diameters of round bar. Natural ABS is available on request as well as general purpose grade in thinner gauges with a hair cell texture on one side.
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Clear Polycarbonate

Clear polycarbonate is optically clear & extremely impact resistant. Polycarbonate also posses excellent UV resistance, low moisture absorption & high dielectric strength. It is also much lighter than glass making it an ideal alternative in many applications. Polycarbonate is easy to machine & fabricate. Common applications include machine guards, windows, face shields, lenses, electrical insulators & instrument components. Due to these factors you will find polycarbonate in most industries but some of the more widely used industries are aerospace, construction, sign & display, fluid handling & electronics. Hadco carries 48″ x 96″ sheets from 1/16″ to 1/2″ thick. Hadco also offers machine grade polycarbonate in thicker gauges on request.
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Ultem 1000

Ultem 1000 also known as unfilled Polyetherimide is a semi transparent high performance polymer with high strength & excellent flame & heat resistance. Ultem 1000 has a continuous operating temperature up to 340 degrees F making it ideal for high heat applications. Ultem 1000 is also FDA & USP Class VI complaint making it commonly used in food, Semiconductor & medical applications. Common Ultem 1000 applications include aircraft components, electrical connectors, medical devices & wafer production. Ultem is also made with various percentages of glass with the most common being 30% glass. Hadco primarily stocks natural Ultem however black Ultem is available upon request.
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Phenolic Plastics

Phenolic or thermoset composite is a general term for a high pressure lamination of polymer resin & cloth. This process is done with various cloth materials with the most common being canvas, linen, glass & paper. There are upwards of 30 kinds of phenolic whom all posses different physical properties. Most grades posses high tensile, compressive, impact & electrical properties making it ideal for insulation & structural applications. Common applications include circuit boards, brake pads, wear pads, electrical insulators & terminal boards. Hadco has access to all available grades of phenolic but our general inventory consists of G10, G10/FR4, C & CE grades. Other common grades that Hadco offers are L, LE, G11 and XX.
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