Material Comparison Guide

When selecting a material, you need to consider the mechanical properties, manufacturability characteristics, cosmetic appearance and cost. Below list shows some common plastic materials.

Materials

Material Category

Attributes / Applications

Manufacturing Process

PS

Plastic

Lampshades / Transparent food containers / Cassette tape cases / General groceries

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PA

Plastic

Bearing / Gear / Machinery / Automobile / Electric apparatus

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PP

Plastic

Housings / Living hinges / Thin-Walled Parts

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Silicon Rubber

Plastic

Soft material

Prototype Silicon Stamping LSR

ABS

Plastic

An excellent engineering plastic.Housings / Lamp seats / Toys / Household appliances

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PC

Plastic

Excellent transparency, high heat resistance, ultrahigh impact resistance, dimensional stability, etc., a wide range of applications.

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POM

Plastic

Good abrasion resistance. Gears / Bearings

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PMMA

Plastic

Vehicle lights / Lenses / Light pipes

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PC/ABS

Plastic

Automotive interior part / Consumer electronics product / High-end helmet / Mobile phone casing / General molding product

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PBT

Plastic

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PPSU

Plastic

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PEEK

Plastic

Automotive and Electrical Applications

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TPE/TPU

Plastic

Soft material, similar to rubber

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LDPE/HDPE

Plastic

Packaging

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PTFE

Plastic

High-frequency electronic equipment / Radar / Insulation parts

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PPS

Plastic

Good heat resistance. Electrical parts / Auto parts / Chemical equipment

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PA6+GF30

Plastic

Bearing / Gear / Machinery / Automobile / Electric apparatus

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