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by | Aug 25, 2022 | High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic, Made In The USA

Your B2B Performance Plastic Supplier

Quality American Made Performance Plastic Sheet, Rod and Tube

Lot and Batch Traceability Available on Performance Plastic Materials
Specializing in Wholesale Engineering Plastics, Mechanical Plastics and High Performance Plastics For Industry.

Our Common Plastic Materials

ABS
Acetal Copolymer
Acrylic
Acrylic for LEDs
Conductive – ESD Products
Delrin 150SA – Homopolymer
FM 4910
HDPE – LDPE
High Impact Styrene
Kynar® / PVDF
Laminates – Phenolic
LDPE – HDPE
Nory PPO
Nylon – Polyamide
PEEK
PETG / Vivak®
Playground – UV HDPE
Polycarbonate
Polyester (PET)
Polyethylene
Polyproplylene (Polypro)
Polysulfone
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE )
Polyurethane
PVC – Type I Grey
PVC Foam Sheet
PVDF / Kynar®
Starboard/Sunboard –
Marine UV HDPE
UHMW Sheet and UHMW Rod
Ultem® / PEI
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Supplying Quality Plastic Sheet and Rod from
American Sources for almost 50 years.
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Industrial Plastic Supply has been an industry leader in Commercial Plastics, Mechanical Plastics, Industrial Plastic and Performance Plastic materials since 1975. We are not a plastic material broker. We are a full-line stocking distributor with most common performance plastic  materials in stock and ready to ship. Some specialty or infrequently ordered materials may need to be special ordered.

 

Not sure what you need? We have the answers to all your plastic questions. Contact us.

We stock a complete line of plastic materials in basic shapes:

Cutting of plastic sheet and rod

Plastic sheets and plates are available in over 80 different materials in a huge thickness range (from .125” – 6.0” or more in most materials).

Large Inventory of Performance Plastic Sheet and Rod, in stock here in Anaheim, CA
Premium Sabic Ultem 1000 sheet and Ultem 2300 rod

Our plastic rods and plastic profiles are also available in over 80 different plastic materials in a huge range of diameters (from .125”– 8.0” or more in most materials).

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Industrial Plastic Supply has been a member of IAPD since 1979

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Supplying Only American
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Reviews from some of our many satisfield clients

5 star rated
〉 Kathrine Zoeller

Another wonderland here in Anaheim. This place has more kinds of plastic than anyone could imagine. The people knew there stuff, and were super helpful. My boss just needed some rod to make some parts, but they had like 50 kinds in stock. With a bit of back and forth questions, we found something that would work. Certainly this place will see us again.
5 star rated review
〉 Kevin McBride
Industrial Plastic Supply is a great place to deal with! They are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I learn something new about plastics every time I go there. Everyone I’ve dealt with has been great. They don’t mind small orders and have always gotten our orders correct. Their team has been especially helpful, teaching me about a our differing options with various materials. We use a few plastic suppliers depending on our needs from time to time but this place is the best in my opinion.
5 star rated review
〉 Ian Volker

Called and spoke to Jasmine and she was very helpful! Had just left another local plastics supplier annoyed with the help and quote they had just given me. She was MUCH nicer to deal with, and gave me a MUCH better price and a less than 2 day turnaround compared to 2 weeks from the other guys…Looks like IPS will be my new go to for all my plastic related projects!

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News About Plastics

Everything You Need to Know About PTFE

Everything You Need to Know About PTFE

IPS supplies a wide range of high-performance plastic materials. In our latest blog post, we’re highlighting one of the materials that we offer, PTFE. This fluoropolymer has extensive applications thanks to being incredibly chemical and temperature resistant, while still being exceptionally durable to regular wear and tear.

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Plastic Rod and Round Rods

Plastic Rod and Round Rods

by | Apr 15, 2022 | Choosing A Plastic Material, High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic

Huge in stock inventory of Performance Plastic Rod

Plastic Rod and Round Rods

Specializing in plastic round rod and rods (aka: plastic dowel, plastic pin and plastic round bar); Industrial Plastic carries a huge variety of materials in round rod. Most materials are available in 96″ or 120″ lengths, however we normally cut these rods for shipment via UPS. Our plastic manufacturers are some of the best and largest in the industry and make the finest plastic rod and round rods available. We source only the best materials from American sources without any imports from China. Our plastic rods have the least amount of residual stress in the industry – providing the most consistent plastic rod, and thus the best finished parts.

Why chose Industrial Plastic Supply for your Plastic Rod and Round Rods

  • Huge selection of plastic rod materials
  • Most plastic round rod materials and sizes are sold by the foot (above 1.0″ diameter) and are in stock
  • Cut to length plastic rod, round rods, dowel, pin and round bar
  • Most variety of plastics available in round rod stock
  • Many materials available in up to 10″ diameter in stock (some materials available over 20″ diameter)
  • Plastic round rod generally starts at .250″ diameter (some materials available smaller)

Here’s a listing of the most popular plastic rod and round rods available:

ABS
Acetal/Delrin
Acrylic
Delrin/Acetal
Hi-Impact StyreneWide variety of performance plastic materials in round rod
Laminates (Paper, Canvas, Linen, G-10, FR-4)
Noryl – PPO
Nylon – Polyamide
PEEK
Polycarbonate (Makrolon – Lexan)
Polyester (PET – PBT)
Polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE)
Polypropylene
PVC
PVDF (Kynar)
PTFE- TFE
UHMW
Ultem – PEI

Still not sure which product is the proper material for your application, consult our free Plastic Materials Selection Guide. We stock a large inventory of most major high performance plastic materials, mechanical plastics and engineering plastics. Stop by or call us to see if we have the materials you need in our inventory.

If there is a material not listed, please call. It might be in stock, but not on the website. While this is a large list of materials, we do stock dozens of additional materials in plastic round rod. Contact us today for your plastic rod requirements.

PVC – Type I Grey

PVC – Type I Grey

by | Apr 5, 2022 | Educational Post, Fire Retardant Plastics, High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic, Performance Plastic

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PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride

PVC Type I, PVC Type II, Clear PVC and CPVC

Type 1 Gray PVC Sheet

Rigid Vinyl products offer an excellent blend of physical properties, low cost, and ease of fabrication.

Use in the corrosion resistant markets extensively. Most familiar as household sprinkler pipe, but a workhorse in the industrial market in large sheet and rod. Most common trade names : Boltaron®, Simona®, Geon®, Vintec®, Corazan® and others.

PVC sheet and rod materials can be chemically glued together (think PVC pipe and fittings), but also in larger applications PVC is heat welded together, similar to Polypropylene and Polyethylene materials.

Type I and Type II PVC Differences

Type I has a high corrosion resistance and normal impact properties.

Type II is a high impact modified formula with low chemical resistance.

Here at Industrial Plastic Supply we generally stock a wide variety of PVC Type I material.

PVC Type 1 is a very chemical resistant performance plastic that out performs most other low cost materials.

 

Foam PVC Sheet

Foam PVC sheet (AKA closed-cell PVC foamboard) is a light weight extruded sheet made with a closed cell structure. Learn more.

 

More about CPVC and other Specialty Materials

Machined PVC rod into valve body

Other Plastic Materials

Why you should use PVC:

  • High Impact strength material
  • Exceptionally Corrosion Resistant
  • Relative low cost
  • Bondable and machinable
  • Self-extinguishing characteristics
  • Good overall physical properties
  • Excellent flame retardant material – UL 94 V-0
  • Flame spread under 20 per ASTM-E 84
  • Exceptional chemical resistance
  • Extremely durable and impact resistant
  • Unsurpassed bonding and welding properties
  • Conforms to ASTM-D-1784-99 Class 12454-B (formerly Type 1 Grade 1)
  • PVC is ITAR compliant, and PVC is RoHS compliant

Frequently used in:Boltaron 1050E now Simona Type 1 PVC

  • Chemical processing
  • Water and waste treatment
  • Drains and vents
  • Credit cards
  • Blister packaging
  • Pump and Valve components
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Irrigation

Material Available As:

Sheet:
.060″ -3″ in 48″ X 96″ Gray Type 1 Sheet (General Purpose) Also available: Type II, White, Clear and CPVC sheet
Rod:
.250″ -12″ Diameter Gray Type I Rod (General Purpose) in up to 120″ lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths) 1/4″ – 7″ diameter. CPVC in up to 120″ Lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths)
Tubing:
Available in square and Rectangular Tube- Call for Information Clear Flexible Tubing available in a variety of sizes – Call for information
Special Formulations:
Square bar, angle bar, hex bar, custom sizes, formulations, profiles and colors.

Typical Resin Properties for Type 1 PVC sheet and rod

PVC Type I Data Sheet

PVC Types I, II Safety Data Sheet

CPVC Safety Data Sheet

PVC Type II Data Sheet

CPVC Data Sheet

These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.

Other Plastic Materials

PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene

by | Apr 5, 2022 | FDA and NSF Approved Materials, High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic, Performance Plastic

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PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene

TFE, PTFE, FEP, PVDF, ETFE, ECTFE, PFA, PCTFE and other Fluoropolymers

Virgin PTFE Sheet and PTFE Rod

Virgin PTFE material is used frequently as a bearing or non-stick surface. It is an excellent choice for caustic fluid handling valves and fitting. Massive size range in  extruded rod, molded rod, tubular bar and thin sheet, plate and film. PTFE is also known as: Fluon®, Diakin®, Flouroplastic®, Fluoropolymer®, Neoflon®, Polyfon®, Chemfluor®, and more. PTFE plate, sheets, rods, strip, slab, block and tubes are normal stock items. The entire range of Fluorocarbon materials are high heat and chemical resistant performance plastics.

Other Fluorocarbon Based Materials We Supply in Sheet, Plate and Round Rod: FEP – Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene; PVDF – Poly Vinylidene Difluoride (Kynar®, Tecaflon®, Sustatec® and more); ETFE – Polyethylenetetrafluoroethylene (Tefzel®); ECTFE – Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene; PFA – Perfluoroalkoxy; PCTFE – Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (formerly KEL-F® or Neoflon®)

Virgin-PTFE-sheets-and-rods

Other Plastic Materials

Why you should use PTFE (Fluoropolymers):

  • Very slippery and non-stick
  • Wear resistance
  • 500 degrees F continuous use temperature
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Very easy to machine and fabricate
  • PTFE Rod available from .125″ – 6″ as standard
  • Larger sizes are molded per order
  • PTFE Sheet – Film from .005″ – 3″ thickness
  • PTFE Molded Tubing- Vast sizes are available – made to order
  • PTFE is ITAR compliant, and PTFE is RoHS compliant

Frequently used in:

  • Seals, gaskets and stem valves
  • Wear and slide machined parts
  • Chemical resistant fixtures
  • Pump parts and manifolds- from PTFE Rod
  • Scientific aircraft and electronic parts
  • Steam and high temp seals – from PTFE sheet

Material Available As:

PTFE Sheet: .062″ – 4″ in Natural (White) in 48″ X 48″

PTFE Rod: .125″ – 6″ Diameter Natural (White) in 60″ Lengths

PTFE Film: .001″ – .062″ in Natural (White) in 12″ Wide (other widths – require Special Order)

Typical Resin Properties:

General PropertyASTM TestTypical Value
Specific GravityD7922.14 – 2.24
Tensile Strength YieldD6382,500 – 6,000
Tensile ModulusD63880,000
Izod Impact – NotchedD2563.0
Hardness – RockwellD785D50 – D65
Deflection Temp @ 264psiD648150
Deflection Temp @ 66 psiD648250
Co. Thermal ExpansionD6965.5X10-5

PTFE Data Sheet

PTFE SDS

These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.

Other Plastic Materials

Polysulfone

by | Apr 5, 2022 | FDA and NSF Approved Materials, Fire Retardant Plastics, High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic, Made In The USA, Performance Plastic

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Polysulfone – PSU

Polysulfone is an amazing, machinable medical grade performance plastic

Polysulfone- PSU

This material is used frequently in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Common use in Aircraft, Aerospace and Appliance Manufacturing.This amber colored plastic material is machinable and can be used in a wide range of instrumentation applications.

Polysulfone is a popular material for tight tolerance and high heat. Excellent for Electrical and Electronic, Medical Instruments and Trays. Polysulfone – PSU has several trade names: Tecason S®, Unifone®, Ensifone®, Thermalux®, Udel®, Ultrason® and others. Polyarylsulfone (PAS) also falls into this family. 

Other Plastic Materials

Why use Polysulfone – PSU:

  • Excellent Mechanical and Electrical Properties
  • Very Dimensionally Stable
  • Repeat Sterilization and Autoclavable
  • UL 94 V-O @.176? thickness
  • Easily Machinable and Chemical Resistance

This materials is…an amorphous high performance thermoplastic material that has proven performance at elevated temperatures. Great mechanical properties with thermal stability allow for its use in load bearing applications over broad temperature ranges and close tolerance.

  • 320ºF Continuous Use Temperature
  • Flammability Rated at UL 94 V-0
  • High Impact Resistance
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Chemically Resistant To Many Acids and Solvents
  • Gamma Radiation Resistance

Polysulfone is ITAR compliant, and Polysulfone is RoHS compliant. 

Applications – Frequently used in:

  • Food Equipment and Dairy Processing
  • Wear and Slide machined parts
  • Electronics Manufacturing and Fixtures
  • Pistons, Manifolds, Timing Screws, Scraper Blades
  • Food Processing Forming Dies

Materials Available As

Sheet – Plate

.032″ (1/32″) – 3.0″ in Natural (Amber Transparent) in 24″ X 48″

Round Rod:

.250″ – 6.0″ diameter in Natural (Amber Transparent) in various lengths

Film:

.001″ – .029″ in Natural (Amber Transparent) in 24″ wide roll stock, minimums apply

Tube:

Call with your requirements, many sizes available, minimums apply

Special Formulations:

Non standard colors, thickness, size or formula, please call for details

General PropertyASTM TestTypical Value
Specific GravityD7921.24
Tensile Strength YieldD63810,200
Izod Impact – NotchedD2561.3
Hardness – RockwellD785R120
Deflection Temp @ 264psiD648345
Deflection Temp @ 66 psiD648358
Co. Thermal ExpansionD6963.1X10-5
Polysulfone sheet and rod are excellent for chemical resistance and high heat applications

Polysulfone Data Sheet

Polysulfone SDS

These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.

Other Plastic Materials

Polyproplylene (Polypro)

Polyproplylene (Polypro)

by | Apr 5, 2022 | Educational Post, FDA and NSF Approved Materials, High Performance Plastics, Made In The USA, Material Comparison

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Polypro – Polypropylene

PolyPropylene or PolyPro is extremely chemical resistant and light weight

Polypropylene combines high corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance (Melting point is 320°F), and great tensile strength.

It maintains its stiffness at elevated temperatures and displays incredible resistance to organic solvents, degreasing agents, and electrolytic attack. In addition, the material is lightweight, and stain and moisture resistant.

Because of the incredible chemical resistance, Polypropylene can not be bonded or glued together. Polypropylene must be hot welded or the use of sonic welding to attach pieces together. This process, while outside of the norm, is quite common for the polyolefin family of plastics. Polypropylene is a durable industrial building material, and is made by some of the biggest names in Plastics, including Simona America, Rochling Plastics, Vycom Plastics, and Polymer Industries. These large manufacturers all run materials here in the USA and have some of the highest standards for production.

The other polyolefin material with the same welding requirements is Polyethylene.

Polypropylene is a High Tech Performance Plastic.

FRP-3 is a specialty type of fire resistant polypropylene.

White polypropylene sheet welded wet bench

Other Plastic Materials

Why you should use Polypropylene:

  • Self lubricating and low co-efficient of friction
  • High chemical resistance
  • Abrasion, Moisture, and Electrical Resistance
  • Stiffness, Rigidity, or cut resistance
  • Low specific gravity (floats in water)
  • Resistance to 180 degrees F and handles acids, alkalines and solvents extremely well
  • USDA and FDA approved for use in food processing applications
  • Excellent stiffness and rigidity
  • Very good dielectric properties
  • Impact and stress crack resistant
  • FDA and NSF compliant
  • Polypro is ITAR compliant, and Polypro is RoHS compliant
Applications:

Polypropylene sheet is used in a broad variety of applications, but is particularly suited to the manufacture of chemical tanks for the following reasons:
  • Can be formed into almost any shape
  • Unsurpassed chemical resistance
  • Reliably handles all acids, alkalines and solver up to 180 degrees F
  • Resistant to abrasion, cuts and moisture
  • High tensile and compressive strength
  • Dependably maintains rigidity in all weather conditions
  • Superb dielectric properties
  • Wide variety of formulations including conductive, glass filled and static dissipative
  • approved by the USDA and FDA for use of food processing applications

Polypropylene Applications include:

Tanks, Scrubbers, Irrigation, Acid Waste Piping Systems, Battery Cases, Machine Cases, Etching equipment, Semi-conductor trays, Insulation components, Plating tanks, Living hinges, etc…

Materials Available As:

Extruded Sheet:
.030″ – 3″ in 48″ x 96″ Smooth surfaces natural sheet
Black available in many thicknesses

Film:
022″ – .060″ in 48″ wide Natural only as standard
Rod:
.250 – 10″ diameter in Natural- 96″ lengths
Special Formulations:
Conductive, Glass Filled Static dissipation, custom sizes, formulations, profiles or colors

Typical Resin Properties for Polypropylene sheet and rod

Large Diameter Polypropylene rods

Polypro Data Sheet

Polypro SDS

These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.

Other Plastic Materials