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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

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	Diameter Diameter

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Delrin® Acetal Plastic

Polycarbonate Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

PTFE Plastic

PVDF Plastic

Torlon PAI Plastic

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	Shape Shape


Ball	Triangle

V-Cylindrical	Pyramid

	Color Color

	White		Clear
	Off-White		Green
	Beige

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	For Use With For Use With

	Density Density

	Clarity Clarity

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Comparable To Comparable To

	Hardness Hardness

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Poor

Good

Excellent

	Impact Strength Impact Strength

1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in.

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

Slippery

Not Rated

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Poor

Good

Excellent

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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About Plastic

Deburring and Edge-Rounding Media
for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals

Good for light material removal.

Moisture-Resistant Plastic Pellets

These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.

Wear-Resistant Plastic Pellets

With a low coefficient of friction, these pellets won't wear away from abrasion that’s often caused by contact with moving parts. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.

Impact-Resistant Plastic Pellets

Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls.

Plastic

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal Resin Balls

Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

Polypropylene Balls

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Wear-Resistant Nylon Balls

Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Balls

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Balls

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

High-Strength Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Balls

Among the strongest plastic materials we offer, Torlon PAI has a slippery surface that resists wear. Use it to make high-friction compressor parts, bearings, and seals.

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Balls

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Balls

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.