Engineering Plastics
Take a look at our huge range of engineering plastics and find everything from Polycarbonate and PVDF to Acetal co-polymer extruded rods and sheets. There’s something to suit every project.
Our engineering plastics are not limited to these choices, so if you have specific or bespoke requirements let us know and we’ll be able to supply what you need.
To order high quality engineering plastics from us you can use our secure online shopping service, get in touch with our sales team on 0117 9541117, email info@provincialrubber.co.uk, or use our online contact form.
What are Engineering Plastics?
Engineering plastics, also known as advanced or performance plastics, are a category of polymers that have been specifically designed to offer enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. These plastics are used in various engineering industries where standard plastics may not meet the required performance criteria.
Engineering plastics are becoming increasingly essential in all industry sectors because engineered plastic components provide the only alternative for innovative technical applications in so many fields.
Common Types of Engineering Plastics
There are a wide range of materials that make up engineering plastics, each with specific properties and uses. Some common types include:
- Polycarbonate (PC) – Offers high impact resistance and dimensional stability. Polycarbonate is widely used in a huge number of products including safety helmets, automobile interiors and exteriors, glasses lenses, and medical equipment just to name a few.
- Polyamide (Nylon) – Available in various grades, nylon is known for its high strength, toughness, and excellent resistance to wear and tear. It’s used for things like gears, bearings, and automotive components.
- Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) – Known for its low friction and high stiffness, acetal is commonly used in plumbing fittings.
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) – PET is widely used in beverage bottles, food containers, and various packing applications due to its strength and ability to make it clear.
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) – Commonly used in construction materials like cladding, pipes and electrical cable insulation, PVC has good chemical resistance.
ABS Rod - extruded, available in natural only.
ABS Sheet - extruded, available in natural only.
Acetal + PE1000 Co-polymer rod - extruded, available in blue only on request.
Acetal + PE1000 Co-polymer sheet - extruded, available in blue on request.
Acetal Co-polymer rod - extruded, available in natural and black in both 610mm and 1000mm widths.
Acetal Co-polymer sheet - extruded, available in natural and black in both 610mm and 1000mm widths.
Nylon 12 Rod - extruded, available in natural and black.
Nylon 12 Sheet - extruded available in natural and black in two widths.
Nylon 6 rod - cast, available in natural, black MoS2 and green oil-filled.
Nylon 6 rod - extruded, available in natural and black.
Nylon 6 sheet - cast, available in natural, black MoS2 and green oil-filled.
Nylon 6 sheet - extruded, available in natural and black.
Nylon 6.6 rod - extruded, available in natural and black.
Nylon 6.6 sheet - extruded, available in natural colour in two widths (610 & 1000mm). Black also available on application.
PET Rod - extruded, available in natural or black.
PET Sheet - extruded, available in natural in 610mm and 1000mm widths.
Polycarbonate rod - extruded, available in transparent.
Polycarbonate sheet - extruded, available in transparent.
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