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PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride – Kynar®

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

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PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride – Kynar®

Kynar® 740 and HD1000 have excellent chemical resistance


PVDF – Arkema Kynar®

This extremely chemical resistant material is used in high purity fluid handling systems and parts.

PVDF material has excellent abrasion resistance, nuclear radiation resistance, and unsurpassed chemical resistance.

Used extensively in applications for extremely low moisture absorption and resistance to virtually all chemicals and solvents.

The most popular trade name is Kynar® and Kynar® 740 – made by Arkema®. The material is also available as: HD1000, Ensikem®, Tecaflon®, Mechatec® PVDF, Polystone® PVDF, Unitar®, Sustatec®, Kytec®, Symalit®, Foraflon®, Solef®, Trovidur®, and others.

PVDF materials are FM-4910 rated materials, with excellent heat and flame resistance.

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Why you should use PVDF – Kynar® brand:

This material has excellent abrasion and exceptional chemical resistance. Has high dielectric strength and very good mechanical strength.

  • Excellent corrosion & chemical resistance at ambient and elevated temperatures
  • Chemically inert and extremely high purity
  • 300 degrees F continuous use temperature
  • Low permeability to gases and liquids
  • Excellent balance of strength, toughness and abrasion resistance
  • FDA, USDA, 3A, FM4910 and USP VI compliant
  • Offers excellent strength, rigidity and machinability
  • PVDF is ITAR compliant, and PVDF is RoHS compliant

Frequently used in:

  • High Purity Fluid Processing Systems
  • Fluid sensors, manifolds and valves
  • Chemical processing and storage parts
  • Liquid chromatography components
  • Bearings and bushings
  • DI water systems

Materials available as:

Sheet:
.250″ – 4″ in Natural (Ivory – Tan) in 24″ X 48″
Rod:
375″ – 6″ diameter in Natural (Ivory – Tan) up to 120″ lengths (.250″ – 2.50″)

Kynar and PVDF Typical Resin Properties

PVDF/Kynar Data Sheet

PVDF Material 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.

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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®)

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 an extremely chemical resistant and light weight Performance Plastic material

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

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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

Polypropylene Data Sheet

Polypropylene 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.

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PETG / Vivak®

PETG / Vivak®

by | Apr 4, 2022 | FDA and NSF Approved Materials, Informational Post, Made In The USA, Performance Plastic

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PETG – Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

Tough clear plastic sheet, used frequently in vacuum forming

PETG is a plastic resin of the polyester family that is used to make thermoforming applications. PETG is a clear resin that can be extruded into sheets. One of the most common applications of this plastic is in POP Displays, molds (food, candy, soap, candle), medical face shields, and more commonly seen in drinking water bottles.

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Why you should use PETG:

  • Has excellent bending and Vacuum form properties
  • Is very easy to fabricate
  • Excellent impact strength
  • Standard material is not UV stabilized
  • Tougher than Acrylic, but not quite as impact resistant as Polycarbonate
  • PETG is ITAR compliant, and PETG is RoHS compliant
  • Formerly called Vivak® Sheet, Spectar®, Ultros® or Copolyester Sheet
  • PETG is the abbreviation for Polyethleneterephtalate Glycol

Formed and cut PETG sheet, Vivak, Copolymer Part

PETG material is an excellent material for fabrication of Point-of-Purchase (POP) displays, forming of 3-D parts and and bending.

  • Excellent fabrication
  • Low cost material with high impact strength
  • Easy to form, punch, rivet and cut
  • Paintable, printable, and silk screens wellVacuum Formed PETG sheet Part

Material Available As:

Thin Sheet and Sheets:

.020″ -.500″ Thickness in 48″ X96″ Sheets

Film: Special Order – Please call with your Requirements

PETG - Vivak Typical Resin Properties

VIVAK/PETG Data Sheet

PETG 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.

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PEEK

by | Apr 4, 2022 | FDA and NSF Approved Materials, High Performance Plastics, Machinable Plastic, Made In The USA, Performance Plastic

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PEEK – Polyetheretherketone

Premium Material with Maximum Performance

Tecapeek Natural Virgin PEEK rod, plate and tube

Tecapeek Natural Virgin PEEK

Polyetheretherketone – PEEK

Also available: PAEK, PEKK

PEEK is a highly crystalline thermoplastic with excellent properties making it an ideal material for medical, electrical, and electronic industries. It also makes great pump bodies, compressor components, valve seats, and housing applications.

Rated as “Best” or nearly the best in all mechanical properties of plastic materials. It carries UL 94-V-0 flammability rating and is FDA approved for food contact. PEEK has excellent dimensional stability, even under elevated temperatures.

VICTREX® is the leading supplier of this specialty resin with their Victrex® 450G material, although the name PEEK is generic for the resin. This range of materials also includes Avaspire®, PAEK, and PEKK grades which offer similar property ranges; but have slightly different properties in either impact, heat, or stress applications.

The industry generally calls these materials PEEK 450g Plate or PEEK 450g rod, indicating that the Victrex 450g resin is used to produce the PEEK plate or PEEK rod. While this has become standard practice, we would encourage you to use the complete call out of Victrex 450g PEEK plate or similar. Industrial Plastic Supply is one of the leaders in the High-Performance Plastic marketplace, and will only supply high-quality PEEK materials per our client’s specifications.

Our leading premium suppliers of these materials include Rochling Plastics – Sustapeek®, Ensinger Plastics – Tecapeek®, and ZL Plastics – ZL® 1500. These and other factories we partner with supply only high-quality, name brand resins. No counterfeit materials here! PEEK is a High Tech Performance Plastic.

Medical Grade PEEK is USP Class VI certifiable, contact us for more information.

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Why you should use PEEK:

  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Extremely high continuous temperature to 480 degrees F
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Excellent Machining
  • Low co-efficient of friction
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Outstanding Wear resistance
  • Is USP Class VI approved for medical applications
  • PEEK is ITAR compliant, and PEEK is RoHS compliant 

This material is an excellent machining material – a favorite of machinists. It works like soft brass and has exceptional dimensional stability.

  • Used in demanding applications in industries like electrical, medical, automotive, and aerospace
  • Other uses: bearings, compressor plate valves, pumps, and cable and wire insulation
  • Constantly wet environments
  • Electrical environments

Contact us for more information on all the other grades in the Ketone family. While it solves many demanding engineering requirements, it is also rather expensive. Most clients choose these resins as a last resort, but if your design calls for high heat, high chemical resistance, excellent dimensional stability, excellent wear resistance and/or USP certification, these are an excellent solution.

VICTREX has been at the forefront of high performance plastic materials, with PEEK being their flag-ship product line. Mil-P-46183 is most common specification associated with PEEK, call for additional information.

Materials Available As

Sheet, Rod, Tube and Film:

Rod:

.250″ – 6.0″ Diameter

Sheet:

.250″ – 4.0″ Thickness

Tubular Bar:

Up to 36″ OD – call with your requirements.
Special Formulations: Non-Standard sizes, colors, glass filled and bearing grades

General PropertyASTM TestTypical Value
Specific GravityD7921.32
Tensile Strength YieldD63814,500
Tensile ModulusD638522,000
Izod Impact – NotchedD2561.57
Hardness – RockwellD785M-99 /R-126
Continuous Use TempUL480
Deflection Temp @ 264psiD648320
Co. Thermal ExpansionD6962.6 X 10-5
Mechetec PEEK - Unitrex LF20 parts

PEEK Data Sheet

PEEK MSDS 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.

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