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Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls. Use them with injection molders, 3D printers, and other molding equipment.
HIPS pellets are easy to thermoform, so they’re good for signs, packaging, and other light duty applications.
ABS pellets are easy to thermoform, have good impact resistance at low temperatures, and have more chemical resistance than those made of HIPS or polycarbonate. They’re also more impact resistant than HIPS pellets. Use them to make storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.
PVDF pellets are flexible, weather resistant, and have the most chemical resistance of all these materials. Choose those with a higher melting temperature when more heat resistance is needed; however, they’re not as flexible as the other PVDF pellets. PVDF is also known as Kynar.
Polycarbonate pellets handle higher temperatures than any of these other materials, but they’re difficult to thermoform. Clear in color and a lightweight alternative to glass, they’re often used to make windows, machine guards, and instrument covers.
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Type | Size, lbs. | Molding Temperature, °F | Melting Temperature, °F | Melt Flow Rate | Shrinkage | Hardness | Impact Strength | Tensile Strength | Clarity | Specifications Met | Each | |
HIPS Plastic | ||||||||||||
Off-White | ||||||||||||
Pail | 7 | 100° to 150° | 410° to 480° | 9 g/10 min | 0.3%-0.6% | Rockwell R105 (Hard) | 2 ft.-lbs./in. (Good) | 3,550 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 100° to 150° | 410° to 480° | 9 g/10 min | 0.3%-0.6% | Rockwell R105 (Hard) | 2 ft.-lbs./in. (Good) | 3,550 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 000000 |
ABS Plastic | ||||||||||||
Off-White | ||||||||||||
Pail | 7 | 145° to 185° | 400° to 460° | 35 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.8% | Rockwell R108 (Hard) | 5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 6,500 psi (Good) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 145° to 185° | 400° to 460° | 35 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.8% | Rockwell R108 (Hard) | 5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 6,500 psi (Good) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 000000 |
PVDF Plastic | ||||||||||||
Off-White | ||||||||||||
Jar | 5 | 125° to 190° | 245° to 255° | 1 g/10 min | 2%-3.5% | Durometer 50D (Medium Soft) | No Break (Excellent) | 1,700 psi (Poor) | Semi-Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Jar | 5 | 125° to 190° | 270° to 280° | 8 g/10 min | 2%-3.5% | Durometer 57D (Medium Soft) | No Break (Excellent) | 2,000 psi (Poor) | Semi-Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Polycarbonate Plastic | ||||||||||||
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Pail | 10 | 180° to 240° | 540° to 590° | 22 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.7% | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 14 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 9,100 psi (Good) | Transparent | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1580 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 180° to 240° | 540° to 590° | 22 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.7% | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 14 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 9,100 psi (Good) | Transparent | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1580 | 0000000 | 000000 |
These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes. Pellets are made from virgin resins and are compatible with various types of molding equipment such as injection molders and 3D printers.
Choose HDPE pellets for general-purpose applications such as protoyping.
HoPP and CoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. HoPP has greater tensile strength than CoPP. However, CoPP has better impact resistance. It resists impact even at low temperatures.
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Type | Size, lbs. | Molding Temperature, °F | Melting Temperature, °F | Melt Flow Rate | Shrinkage | Hardness | Impact Strength | Tensile Strength | Clarity | Specifications Met | Each | |
HDPE Plastic | ||||||||||||
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Pail | 7 | 80° to 140° | 375° to 440° | 6 g/10 min | 1.2%-2% | Shore D62 (Medium) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 4,100 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 80° to 140° | 375° to 440° | 6 g/10 min | 1.2%-2% | Shore D62 (Medium) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 4,100 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Pail | 7 | 90° to 150° | 375° to 450° | 12 g/10 min | 1.3%-1.7% | Rockwell R112 (Hard) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 5,600 psi (Good) | Semi-Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 90° to 150° | 375° to 450° | 12 g/10 min | 1.3%-1.7% | Rockwell R112 (Hard) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 5,600 psi (Good) | Semi-Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Pail | 7 | 90° to 150° | 375° to 450° | 4 g/10 min | 1.3%-1.7% | Rockwell R105 (Hard) | No Break (Excellent) | 3,200 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 90° to 150° | 375° to 450° | 4 g/10 min | 1.3%-1.7% | Rockwell R105 (Hard) | No Break (Excellent) | 3,200 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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. All of these pellets are made from virgin resins and are compatible with various types of molding equipment, such as injection molders or 3D printers. They handle high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties.
PEEK and PVDF pellets stand up to acids, alkalis, and oils. PEEK pellets are often used as a lightweight alternative for metal parts in chemical-processing applications. They will expand when exposed to moisture. PVDF pellets are more chemical resistant than PEEK pellets. They also withstand moisture better than PEEK pellets and won’t break down when exposed to UV rays.
Nylon pellets resist impacts, making them more durable than PEEK and PVDF pellets. They will expand and contract when exposed to moisture and temperature changes.
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Jar | 5 | 350° to 390° | 650° to 720° | 36 g/10 min | 1.4-1.6% | Rockwell M100 (Hard) | 0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 14,500 psi (Excellent) | 0.2-0.4 | Opaque | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 350° to 390° | 650° to 720° | 36 g/10 min | 1.4-1.6% | Rockwell M100 (Hard) | 0.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 14,500 psi (Excellent) | 0.2-0.4 | Opaque | 0000000 | 00000000 |
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Jar | 5 | 120° to 190° | 325° to 340° | 5 g/10 min | 2-3.5% | Durometer 75D (Medium) | 1.8-4 ft.-lbs./in. (Good) | 6,500 psi (Good) | 0.2 | Semi-Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Pail | 10 | 130° to 200° | 470° to 535° | Not Rated | 1.3-1.7% | Rockwell R115 (Hard) | 0.8 ft.-lbs./in (Poor) | 11,000 psi (Good) | 0.4 | Opaque | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 130° to 200° | 470° to 535° | Not Rated | 1.3-1.7% | Rockwell R115 (Hard) | 0.8 ft.-lbs./in (Poor) | 11,000 psi (Good) | 0.4 | Opaque | 0000000 | 000000 |
Add color when making plastic parts by mixing these colorants with your resin before melting the blend. They work with many types of plastic, so you don’t have to stock colorants for each type. Highly concentrated, they only need to make up 1-2% of your blend in order to create the desired color when used with most plastics. They’re also known as colorant masterbatches.
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For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, Nylon Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic | |||||
Black | 570° | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Blue | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Dark Gray | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Gray | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Light Blue | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
White | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Yellow | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic | |||||
Green | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Use With ABS Plastic, Acetal Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic | |||||
Dark Red | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Use With ABS Plastic, Nylon Plastic, PBT Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic | |||||
Orange | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Use With Polyethylene Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic | |||||
Red | 570° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |