Available in a variety of plastic materials, lengths, diameters and colours, plastic rods can be used for machining in industry as well as for small hobby projects and even for aesthetic display pieces. Plastic rods all boast different tensile strengths based on their size and material, this must be considered when purchasing for to ensure durability in its final application.
As well as tensile strength, plastic rods can be rated by their impact and cross breaking strength helping to ensure safe application. Flammability and melting point are also factors to consider when using plastic rod for industrial purposes where prolonged use or change of open flame occur.
Description:
Polyethylene is self-lubricating, has good chemical, abrasion and
impact resistance and is easy to machine. It is unaffected by most acids, alkalis and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW)Good resistance to cold and stress crackingShock, abrasion and chemical resistantGood ...
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PEEK GF30 is a 30% glass fibre reinforced
material offering extremely high dimensional stability together with very high thermal-mechanical strength. Suitable for use in highly demanding applications including thermal/electrical insulators, plug parts, high thermal/mechanical loaded parts and support rings etc. ...
Description:
Low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance with
excellent mechanical strength. Dimensionally stable, suitable for close tolerance components, bearings, bushes, gears, valves and valve seatings. White in colour.
Description:
Typical applications include valve seats in steam and
water mixers, components in a high temperature diesel engine turbo actuators etc. Continuous working temperature approx 250°CNo significant degradation in steam or high pressure water environmentsCan absorb over 1000 Mrads of radiation ...