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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

40 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

41 products

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Maintain strength in cryogenic temperatures colder than -235° F

40 products

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	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	1/4"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K81	000000


	3/8"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K83	00000
	1/2"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K84	00000
	5/8"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K91	00000
	3/4"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K85	000000
	1"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K86	000000
	1 1/4"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K87	000000
	1 1/2"	Extruded	-320	500	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 4	8566K89	000000

Ultra-Electrical-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	Flammability Rating		1 ft. Long	2 ft. Long	3 ft. Long	4 ft. Long
Brown/Yellow



	1/4"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N111	000000	000000	000000	000000


	3/8"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N112	00000	00000	000000	000000
	1/2"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N113	00000	00000	000000	000000
	5/8"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N114	00000	000000	000000	000000
	3/4"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N115	000000	000000	—	—
	1"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N116	000000	000000	—	—
	1 1/2"	Extruded	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	3730N118	000000	000000	—	—

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	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
1/4" Thick



	6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K421	0000000


	12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K521	000000


	3/8" Thick



			6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K441	000000


			12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K541	00000000


			1/2" Thick



					6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K451	000000


					12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K551	000000


					5/8" Thick



							6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K601	000000


							3/4" Thick



									6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K602	000000


									1" Thick



											6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K603	000000


											12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8563K606	00000000

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	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
3/16" Thick



	4"	1	-320	500	Black	UL 94 V-0	8055N101	0000000

Ultra-Electrical-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	Color	Flammability Rating		Each
1/4" Thick



	6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T11	0000000


	12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T17	000000


	3/8" Thick



			6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T12	000000


			12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T18	00000000


			1/2" Thick



					6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T13	000000


					12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T19	00000000


					5/8" Thick



							6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T14	000000


							12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T21	00000000


							3/4" Thick



									6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T15	000000


									12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T22	00000000


									1" Thick



											6"	6"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T16	000000


											12"	12"	Extruded	-320	500	Brown/Yellow	UL 94 V-0	2461T23	00000000

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	Color	Flammability Rating	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Flame Retardant, Wear Resistant







	Torlon PAI

	1/8"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	50	9593K11	000000


	3/16"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K15	00000
	1/4"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K17	00000
	5/16"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	25	9593K19	00000
	3/8"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	15	9593K21	00000
	13/32"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K27	00000
	1/2"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K23	00000
	6 mm	-0.0254 mm to 0.0254 mm	Not Rated	450	Green	UL 94 V-0	10	9593K26	0000

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	0000000

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	Flammability Rating		Each
Black



		1/2"	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	8055N501	000000


		3/4"	-320 to 500	UL 94 V-0	8055N505	000000