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About Plastic

Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

Performance

High Strength

Our strongest plastic, with a tensile strength of 5,000 psi or higher

42 products

Impact Resistant

Absorb sudden blows and strikes instead of cracking

19 products

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High Temperature

Withstand temperatures of 250° F or hotter

43 products

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Maintain strength in cryogenic temperatures colder than -235° F

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Glass-Filled Torlon PAI Bars

Filled with glass, these Torlon 5030 bars are stronger and more rigid than Torlon 4301 and 4203, yet still electrically insulate like Torlon 4203. The glass also prevents wear from abrasions and expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. These bars are often used to make electrical components that endure extreme temperatures. However, they’re not recommended for bearings or bushings because the glass eats away at other materials.

	Lg., ft.	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
3/16" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



	4"	1	-320	500	23,000	1	Black	UL 94 V-0	8055N101	$390.55

Extreme-Strength Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Rods

These rods are among the strongest types of plastic we offer. Dimensionally stable across a wide temperature range, they have a slippery surface that resists wear. Use them to make high-friction compressor parts, bearings, and seals.

	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	1/4"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K81	$19.24


	3/8"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K83	36.45
	1/2"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K84	44.72
	5/8"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K91	72.79
	3/4"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K85	119.36
	1"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K86	161.31
	1 1/4"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K87	263.01
	1 1/2"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K89	378.05

Plastic Selector Packs

You'll get one piece of each material listed, except the Multipurpose pack, where you'll get two pieces (one piece of nylon 6/6 and one piece of cast nylon).

Performance	Material	Wd.	Lg.	No. of Pieces		Each
High Temperature	PEEK, PFA, Polyimide, Torlon PAI, Ultem PEI	2"	2"	5	5331K91	$152.00

Extreme-Strength Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Sheets

Among the strongest plastic materials we offer, these sheets have a slippery surface that resists wear. They’re made from Torlon 4301 resin, so they’ll remain dimensionally stable across a wide temperature range. Use them to make high-friction compressor parts and seals.

	Lg.	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
1/4" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



	6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K421	$224.52


	12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K521	449.03


	3/8" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



			6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K441	314.98


			12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K541	1,220.53


			1/2" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



					6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K451	334.18


					12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K551	647.44


					5/8" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



							6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K601	404.80


							12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K604	1,570.08


							3/4" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



									6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K602	469.42


									12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K605	1,820.73


									1" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



											6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K603	606.02


											12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	15,000	0.8	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K606	2,351.69

Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Torlon PAI Rods

Use these Torlon 4203 rods instead of standard Torlon PAI to create parts that not only withstand extreme temperatures, but also are electrical insulators. They have the same slippery and wear-resistant surface as standard Torlon PAI, though they’re stronger.

	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Flammability Rating		1 ft. Long	2 ft. Long	3 ft. Long	4 ft. Long
Brown/Yellow



	1/4"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N111	$18.26	$36.52	$54.78	$73.04


	3/8"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N112	35.07	70.14	105.21	140.28
	1/2"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N113	42.58	85.16	127.74	170.32
	5/8"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N114	68.35	136.70	205.05	273.40
	3/4"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N115	112.84	225.68	—	—
	1"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N116	154.66	309.32	—	—
	1 1/2"	Extruded	-320 to 500	20,000	2	UL 94 V-0	3730N118	355.42	710.84	—	—

Plastic Balls

Torlon PAI—Dimensionally stable and slippery, these balls are often used in high-friction applications, such as nonlubricated rollers and ball bearings.

	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Wear Resistant







	Torlon PAI

	1/8"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	50	9593K11	$10.47


	3/16"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K15	10.13
	1/4"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K17	10.20
	5/16"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K19	13.30
	3/8"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	15	9593K21	12.66
	13/32"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K27	12.14
	1/2"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K23	13.53
	6 mm	-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm	Not Rated	450	15,000	2.7	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K26	5.24

Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Torlon PAI Sheets

Choose these specially formulated Torlon 4203 sheets over standard Torlon PAI for their excellent electrical insulating properties. They have the same slippery surface that resists wear, but they are stronger. Use them to make high-friction compressor parts and seals.

	Lg.	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
1/4" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



	6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T11	$244.21


	12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T17	976.84


	3/8" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



			6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T12	331.00


			12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T18	1,280.56


			1/2" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



					6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T13	351.17


					12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T19	1,358.57


					5/8" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



							6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T14	424.70


							12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T21	1,644.84


							3/4" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



									6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T15	492.51


									12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T22	1,907.43


									1" Thick (0" to 0.05" Tolerance)



											6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T16	606.02


											12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	20,000	2	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T23	2,351.69

Glass-Filled Torlon PAI Rods

Stronger and more rigid than Torlon 4301 and 4203 because they’re filled with glass, these Torlon 5030 rods are also electrical insulators like Torlon 4203. In addition, the glass prevents friction from wearing them down and temperature changes from expanding and contracting them. These rods are often made into electrical components that need to withstand extreme temperatures. But, they aren’t good as bearings or bushings because the glass eats away at other materials.

						1 ft. Long
	Dia.	Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Flammability Rating		Each
Black



		1/2"	-320 to 500	23,000	1	UL 94 V-0	8055N501	$85.17


		3/4"	-320 to 500	23,000	1	UL 94 V-0	8055N505	178.36