Specialists in Plastic Extrusion

Plastic Extrusion Materials

The choice of thermoplastic material needs to be carefully considered depending on the application use. Some materials are UV stable and have higher heat resistance, give good clarity (PETG) or are more flexible than others.

We use a variety of materials and the properties of the more popular ones are shown including UPVC (Rigid PVC), Cellular PVC, flexible PVC, ABS, HIP (Polystyrene), Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, PC/ABS alloys, Nylon 6 and Clear PETG.

This list is not exhaustive and we are always trialling new materials. If your specific requirements are not shown on either of our material pages, please contact our Technical Sales Representative.

Material Type	Specific Gravity	Softening Temp °C	Properties	Typical Uses
Nylon 66	1.14	110	Very good chemical resistance Very stiff and tough Good for irradiation Engineering grades Low coefficient of friction Low wear	Machined parts and articles Some Profiles Rods
Cellular PVC	0.6 – 0.9	65 – 75	Extremely light in weight Can be produced with or without skin Indoor or outdoor use Low cost	Building and window products (i.e., cladding, skirting, architraves etc)
Nylon 11	1.03	125	Very good chemical resistance Very good high and low temperature performance Very good ageing resistance Good dimensional resistance Good fatigue resistance Very low coefficient of friction Very low permeability Very low moisture pick–up Degree of clarity	Fuel, oil and gas lines Air brake hosing Catheters Hydraulic hoses Automotive Textiles
Nylon 12	1.01	100	Huge range of grades Low moisture pick-up Low co-efficient of friction Good dimensional stability Good ageing resistance Good oil resistance Low specific gravity Fire resistant grades	Cable sheathing Pneumatic tubing Air brake hosing
PPO (Noryl and Lurynal)	1.1	100	Good high temp performance Good dielectric strength Wide range of grades Limited colours Fire resistant grades Good chemical resistance Low smoke zero halogen grades	Electrical shrouds Busbar covers Automotive profiles
TPE (SBS & SEBS)	0.9 – 1.2	–	Wide range of grades and hardness Including clear grades Co-extrudes to HIPS & polypropylene Replaces flexible PVC Medical uses Good recovery Good cold set	Tubing, straps Labels Door seals
TPV (EPDM Rubber & Polypropylene)	1.0	125	Good temperature performance Guide range of grades & hardness Co-extrudes to polypropylene Goods recovery Good cold set Drinking water grades	Peristaltic pumps Drinking water tubing
TPU (Polyurethane)	1.1	–	Polyether & polyester type Co-extrudes to rigid PVC Mainly harder grades Good recovery Good wear & tear properties Dynamic applications Good clarity Fire resistant grades Good tube bend grades Drinking water grades	Pneumatic tubing Medical tubing Marine and underwater applications
EVA	–	–	Good recovery Range of hardness Good clarity	Light diffusers, low voltage light tubes for marking and directing applications Roof trims Light box
MPR (Alcryn)	–	–	Melt processable rubber Co-extrudes to UPVC & ABS Good cold set and recovery Available in black and white	Door seals Tubing Co-extrusions
NB	The above information is to be used as a general guide only and may be subject to change.
To obtain more detailed information contact our technical sales staff for material data sheets.

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