Professional Plastics - Plastic Shapes News

Professional Plastics Expands Singapore Operations

2011-08-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

Professional Plastics Pte Ltd has expanded into their 22,000 square foot stocking facility in the Woodlands district of Singapore. The company has increased inventory and staffing levels to support their ongoing growth in SE Asia. Materials currently stocked include Torlon, Vespel, Meldin, PEEK, Semitron ESd, Ultem, Macor, Polyimide, POM SD, PC-350, CP7D, Halar, Teflon, Kydex, Boltaron and many other engineering plastics. Professional Plastics stocks the largest inventory of high-performance engineering plastics in SE Asia and provides technical support to companies in the semiconductor and aerospace markets.

Professional Plastics was established in the USA in 1984', and has had an ongoing presence in the Singapore market since 2007'. The company currently operates 15 locations worldwide and has annual revenues exceeding $ 100 million. Premium brands are supplied by globally-known manufacturers such as; Quadrant EPP, Saint Gobain, Vycom, Norplex, Sheffield and more than 100 others.

The Singapore location serves customers in the local Singapore market, as well as, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Japan and Korea.

For more information, call +65 6266 6193 or e-mail asia-sales@proplas.com

Visit us online at http://www.professionalplastics.com.sg/

Hundreds of Plastic Materials in One Place

2011-06-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

The development of new formulations of plastic materials has experienced explosive growth over the last several years. Keeping up with these new formulations and maintining an edge in the global marketplace has never been more difficult. Fortunately, Professional Plastics, Inc (Fullerton, CA) provides their customers with a simple and easy-to-use solution. The Professional Plastics website gives designers and application engineers a tool for selecting just the right material for their application. The company has developed tools including their Sortable Properties Tool, plus FDA, NSF, and USDA Agency Approval Guides. The Soratable Properties Tool even allows designers to select multiple products and create customer side-by-side Data Comparision Tables. The company also provides product application guides and other technical data to support the most demanding needs of their customers.

Sortable Material Data Sheets:

http://www.professionalplastics.com/PlasticMaterialsbyProperties

Regulatory Agency Approvals:

http://www.professionalplastics.com/RegulatoryAgencyApprovalsbyMaterial

Plastic Sheet Materials (product images and descriptions)

http://www.professionalplastics.com/PLASTIC-SHEETS

For more information, call (888) 995-7767 or e-mail to sales@proplas.com for customer service.

Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets - Cut-to-Size

2011-02-25T15:24:00.000-08:00

Custom cut-to-size plexiglass sheets are now available online by using Professional Plastics custom-size tool. Plexiglass / Extruded Acrylic Sheet (aka Plexiglass, Acrylite ,Lucite, Optix, Perspex, Plexi, Plexy) is an excellent glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Plexiglass acrylic offers high light transmittance and can be easily heat-formed without loss of optical clarity. Simply select the quantity, thickness and color, then enter your cut size and required cutting tolerance. The site will calculate the pricing automatically.

Click here for details: http://www.professionalplastics.com/PLEXIGLASS-ACRYLICSHEET-EXTRUDED

Professional Plastics Now Hiring Salespeople in Several Locations

2010-09-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

Professional Plastics, Inc, a distributor of engineering plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films plans to hire inside and outside salespeople covering the California, Utah, Oregon and Washington markets. The company was established in 1984' and currently maintains fifteen locations in the USA and SE Asia.

For complete job listings and details, please visit: http://www.professionalplastics.com/cgi-bin/pp.pl?pgm=max_joblookup&func=list&strfnbr=3

Tivar® H.O.T High Temperature UHMW-PE Shapes

2010-05-27T13:22:00.000-07:00

Tivar® H.O.T. from Quadrant EPP is formulated to maintain key performance properties in an extended temperature range, Tivar® H.O.T.* will excel in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments where temperatures range up to 275° F, nearly 100° higher than competing UHMW-PE formulations.

Tivar® H.O.T. reduces the oxidization rate of the material at higher temperatures thereby slowing material degradation and extending wear-life in chemical, elevated temperature and thermo-cycling environments. In many applications, Tivar® H.O.T. will last up to 10 times longer in higher temperature environments and has excellent wear and release characteristics

Tivar® H.O.T. is also a great material for use in conveyor systems or other equipment that is frequently exposed to chemical washdowns in such industries as poultry/meat processing and packaging. It can be also be used in applications ranging from wearstrips for spiral conveyors in the baking industry to drag conveyor flights for moving bulk materials (corn) in grain elevators, or wearstrips for conveyor dryers in drying and dehydrating systems.

Tivar® H.O.T. is white and available in the following standard sizes: 48" x 120" (1220mm x 3050mm) sheets with gauges ranging from 1/16" (1.5mm) to 6.0" (152mm) and 48" x 240" sheets with gauges ranging from 3/4" to 3". Other sizes are available on request. It can also be extruded in a variety of standard and custom profiles.

Tivar® H.O.T Benefits:
•Inhibits oxidation, extends material wear-life
•Extended operating temperature range
•Abrasion, corrosion, chemical, and moisture-resistant
•Excellent release characteristics
•Meets FDA guidelines, USDA and 3-A Dairy compliant

Industries:
Baking - Conveyor manufacturing - Food processing & packaging - Meat & poultry processing - Pet food manufacturing

Applications:
Chain guides - Conveyor components - Drying equipment - Machined parts - Wearstrips, pads and plates

Tivar® H.O.T. is available from Professional Plastics website at http://www.professionalplastics.com/TIVARHOT or call (888) 995-7767

Tivar® H.O.T. is a registered tradename of Quadrant EPP.
Tivar® H.O.T. is distributed by Professional Plastics, Inc.

Tygon® B-44-3 Beverage Tubing Available from Professional Plastics

2010-05-27T13:01:00.000-07:00

Tygon® B-44-3 Beverage Tubing is specially formulated for transferring a wide variety of beverages including soft drinks, fruit juices, flavored teas and bottled water. In virtually all cases, Tygon® Beverage Tubing will not affect the taste or odor of product transferred through it, while its excellent non-wetting properties facilitate complete drainage and permit simple flush-cleaning.

Many of the unique properties inherent to Tygon® Beverage Tubing also apply to a wide variety of complex applications ranging from fine cosmetic production to the dispensing of water-based printing inks found in the publishing industry. The versatility and proven performance of Tygon® B44-3 Beverage Tubing have made it today's most widely specified clear, flexible plastic tubing.

Benefits of Tygon B-44-3 Tubing:

•Taste-free and odor-free
•Non-wetting surface permits thorough cleaning and complete drainage
•Broad chemical resistance to virtually all non-solvent chemicals
•Lightweight and flexible for easy, quick installation
•Meets FDA, 3-A and NSF criteria

Order Online at http://www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONB44-3 or call (888) 995-7767
E-Mail: sales@proplas.com

Radel® R-7000 Series PPSU Resins now available from Professional Plastics, Inc.

2010-05-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

Professional Plastics, Inc. and Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC have recently signed a formal distribution agreement covering Radel® R-7000 series aircraft grade PPSU injection molding resins. The two companies will work together to develop and service customers throughout the USA. Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC is one of the world's largest producers of engineering plastic resins. Professional Plastics operates 14 global distribution hubs throughout the USA and SE Asia.

The agreement will cover all Radel® R-7000 series grades including: •Radel R-7159: Unfilled, high flow for thin-wall injection molding

•Radel R-7300: Premium grade, high flow for injection molding, suitable for light colors

•Radel R-7400: Premium grade, high flow for injection molding, suitable for dark colors

•Radel R-7535: Lower cost, medium flow for injection molding, suitable for dark colors

•Radel R-7558: Lower cost, medium flow for injection molding, suitable for light colors

For more information visit: http://www.professionalplastics.com/SolvayAdvancedPolymers or call Professional Plastics, Inc. at (888) 995-7767

Meldin Replacing Vespel in Semicon Applications

2010-05-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Meldin® 7001 Polyimide Replacing Vespel® SP-1 in Semiconductor Applications

Meldin® 7001 polyimide is replacing Vespel® SP-1 in an expanding number of semiconductor applications including Wafer Processing, Handling and IC Testing components. Meldin provides a combination of high-performance properties and superior economical performance.

Meldin® 7001 is ideal for electrical and thermal insulating applications. In Semiconductor Wafer Processing applications, the plasma etch rate of Meldin® 7001 is lower than Vespel® SP-1 providing superior performance over time. In IC Test Sockets & Probe Test Heads, Meldin® 7001 has replaced more expensive Vespel® SP-1 while meeting the same performance standards for precision micro-drilling and long-term stability.

Meldin® 7001 products feature operational temperatures of 500ºF (260ºF) for continuous operation and 900ºF for intermittent exposure, and tight tolerances of ±0.001 in. on both ODs and IDs. Meldin 7001 is suitable for high-temperature structural, high-purity semiconductor components.

Click Here To Learn More: http://www.professionalplastics.com/MELDIN7001

Meldin® 7001 Features & Benefits:
* Ultra Clean (High-Purity)
* Low Outgassing
* Low Dielectric Properties
* Easy To Machine & Very Stable
* Does Not Melt

PROFESSIONAL PLASTICS, INC. - Global Supplier of Polyimide Shapes
USA Customers, call (888) 995-7767, or e-mail us at sales@proplas.com
Asia Customers, call +(65) 6266-6193
All others, call (858) 637-2801

Main E-Mail: sales@proplas.comAsia E-Mail: asia-sales@proplas.com

Meldin® is a registered trade name of Saint Gobain Performance Products and is distributed by Professional Plastics in the United States and Southeast Asia. Vespel® is a registered trade name of E.I. DuPont DeNemours.

Statements are based on typical properties and customer feedback, as well as, manufacturer provided descriptions and technical data. This information should not be considered as the sole basis of material specification. Customers should approve materials based on first-hand experience in each application. Professional Plastics supplies this information without liability and makes no statement of responsibility regarding the suitability of this or any other material in a specific application.

Meldin 2000 & Meldin 6000 Series Polyimides Now Available

2010-05-18T10:12:00.000-07:00

Professional Plastics, Inc (Fullerton, CA) has been named the exclusive North American & SE Asian distributor of Meldin® 2000 & Meldin® 6000 Series Polyimides from Saint Gobain Performance Plastics. This product line extension further expands the relationship between the two companies.

Since 2007', Professional Plastics has been the exclusive North American distributor of Meldin® 7000 series polyimide shapes which compete head-to-head with DuPont's Vespel® SP series of polyimides. The addition of Meldin® 2000 and 6000 series products extends the reach of Meldin® and provides a broader product offering to Professional Plastics' customers.

Meldin® 2000 Series Polyimide products include Meldin® 2001, Meldin® 2021, Meldin® 2030 and Meldin® 2211. Principal Features of Meldin® 2000 include; excellent tensile strength and elongation, high compressive strength of over 40,000 psi and a usable limit of 34,000 psi at 10% strain, high modulus, superior creep resistance and superb dimensional stability. Meldin® 2000 products have no observable melting point and provide balanced electrical properties, low outgassing, low friction, and high wear resistance. Meldin 2000 series is designed to replace other economy-grade polyimides (including Meldin 6000), as well as metals and ceramics, but is not suitable to replace premium PI grades such as Meldin® 7000 or Vespel® SP series

Meldin® 6000 Series Polyimide utilizes Saint Gobain's older 1990's polyimide technology, but still provide customers with a very economical polyimide option in the marketplace. Meldin® 6000 Series products have excellent retention of mechanical and physical properties at high temperatures due to the addition of aromatic raw materials and the building blocks of polyimides. They have excellent resistance to high energy radiation and most chemicals but is not recommended for steam or hot water applications. Meldin 6000 series is designed to replace other economy-grade polyimide blends, metals, ceramics, and plastic parts, but is not suitable to replace premium PI grades such as Meldin® 7000 or Vespel® SP series. Meldin® 6000 retains a large percentage of its critical properties from cryogenic to 600 degrees F continuous and 900 degrees F intermittent.
For more information, contact Professional Plastics at (888) 995-7767 or visit http://www.professionalplastics.com/Meldin7000PolyimideShapes

Nylatron® GS Nylon Sheets and Rods Available Online

2010-01-27T16:10:00.000-08:00

Professional Plastics offers Nylatron® GS Nylon Sheets and Rods from their e-commerce website in a full range of sizes. Nylatron® GS is a molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) filled nylon offering improved strength and rigidity when compared to unfilled Nylon. Nylatron GS provides a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than Nylon 101 . Nylatron materials can be extruded or cast into basic shapes for machining. Nylatron GS is the Extruded Grade which is best for smaller parts, while Nylatron GSM is the Cast Grade which is more suitable for large parts. Both grades are available from Professional Plastics website.

Nylatron GS parts maintain better fit and clearances than unfilled Nylon and have less tendency to seize as bearings. This material is economical and easy to machine into complex parts.

Nylatron GS Rods are available in standard 8 foot lengths.
Nylatron GS Sheets are available in standard 24" x 48" sheets or can cut-to-size to customer specifications upon request.

Nylatron® is a registered trade name of Quadrant EPP - supply partner to Professional Plastics, Inc.

For more information, contact Professional Plastics, Inc. at (888) 995-7767 or E-Mail sales@proplas.com
Order Online at http://www.professionalplastics.com/NYLATRONGS

KYDEX® Sheet Available from Professional Plastics Website

2009-12-29T15:50:00.000-08:00

KYDEX® sheet is manufactured by Kleerdex Company, a supply partner of Professional Plastics. KYDEX® sheet is an extremely durable thermoplastic alloys extruded in a range of colors, patterns, textures, thicknesses and grades. Specialized grades of KYDEX® sheet meet specific UL, FAR, MVSS, ASTM and/or BS fire ratings , and exhibit exceptional mechanical properties and chemical resistance required to produce components intended for demanding applications.

Grades of KYDEX® sheet:

•KYDEX 100 Ultra high impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet suitable for a broad range of demanding applications.

•KYDEX 101 White #62000 or black #52114 substrate with colored, weatherable cap for thermoforming letter backs of electrical signage. Eliminates painting.

•KYDEX 107 For National Sanitation Foundation applications. Numerous textures/sizes, limited colors. FDA approved raw materials. Cost competitive with ABS sheet.

•KYDEX 110 Super tough, durable METALLIC-colored, a proprietary alloy sheet, sets new standards for thermoformers in: formability, rigidity, breakage resistance, fire retardancy and aesthetics.

•KYDEX 115 Rigid, sag-resistant ceiling panel grade in .080" (2.03mm) thickness, available pre-cut. Class 10 rated for clean rooms. Also for food plants, computer rooms, operating rooms, etc.

•KYDEX 130 High performance sheet with integral granite pattern in five colors. Rated Class I/A for non-wallcovering applications. UL 94 V-0 and 5V fire rating.

•KYDEX 150 High performance sheet for building product applications. Rated Class I/A in gauges to .060" (1.52mm); Class II/B in gauges to 0.093" (2.36mm). UL listed.

•KYDEX 152 AR Super tough, durable sheet sets new standards for thermoformers and membrane pressers in formability, rigidity, breakage resistance, and abrasion resistance.

•KYDEX 152 WG Super tough, durable sheet is available in five aesthetically pleasing woodgrain patterns. This material brings new dimensions to thermoformers and membrane pressers in extensibility, toughness, and fire retardancy in a woodgrain design.

•KYDEX 160 High performance sheet for building product and clean room applications. Rated Class I/A and Class 10 in gauges to .125" (3.12mm). UL listed.

•KYDEX 160A A thermoplastic sheet that is used for laminating and thermoforming applications. Meets the Australian fire retardant properties of AS 1530.3 and 1530.4.

•KYDEX 161 A proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet that meets the M1 requirement for the French Epiradiateur Test NFP 92-501.

•KYDEX 1900 Mid-temperature aircraft grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures 168-178°F (75-81°C). Meets FAR requirement 25.853(a).

•KYDEX 200 General purpose sheet with good impact resistance, excellent extensibility and solvent resistance. Cost competitive with many other thermoplastics.

•KYDEX 301 A proprietary Bi-layer thermoplastic sheet that is cost competitive with fire retardant ABS (FR-ABS) formulations but with superior properties ... it is less hygroscopic than FR-ABS ... eliminates drying.

•KYDEX 510 KYDEX sheet of any color with a clear, weatherable cap. Caps also available with black/white or rust/gray granite patterns.

•KYDEX 550 Weatherable, monolithic (no cap) sheet in limited light colors. Excellent impact resistance.

•KYDEX 6185 High-temperature aircraft grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures 180-195°F (82-90.5°C). Meets FAR requirement 25.853(a).

•KYDEX 6200 High performance grade for mass transit vehicle interiors. Meets FTA and FRA fire requirements. Meets low smoke generation requirements.

•KYDEX 6565 High performance grade for aircraft interiors. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a) and (d).Meets low smoke and low RHR generation requirements.

•KYDEX L Damage-resistant laminating material. Ratings of Class I/A and UL 94 V-0 in gauges to .040 (1.02mm). Can also be thermoformed and membrane pressed.

•KYDEX T High impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet. Cost competitive with flame retardant ABS, but with great impact and extensibility.

•KYDEX V Recycled grade of Kydex "utility black" #52065 sheet. Excellent performance-to-cost ratio.

•KYDEX V100 Recycled black #52114 sheet. Rated UL 94 V-0. Excellent performance-to-cost ratio.

•KYDEX V102 Recycled beige #72401, gray #52346, or black #52114 Kydex sheet with cap in select colors. Rated UL 94 V-0 and 5V.

•KYDEX V103 A recycled grade of a proprietary thermoplastic sheet that is cost competitive with other grades of thermoplastic sheet while offering improved performance.

For more information visit Professional Plastics Kydex Web Page

Or call (888) 995-7767 for the nearest Professional Plastics location.

Plastic Materials for Chromotography, Mass Spec - GC, CG/MS

2009-12-29T15:25:00.000-08:00

Professional Plastics offers a full-range of materials used in chromotography, mass spectrometry - GC, CG/MS. These materials include Polyimide Vespel, Plavis, PEEK and Teflon used for Ferrules and Columns.

Gas-liquid chromatography (GLC), or simply gas chromatography (GC), is a common type of chromatography used in organic chemistry for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition. Typical uses of GC include testing the purity of a particular substance, or separating the different components of a mixture (the relative amounts of such components can also be determined). In some situations, GC may help in identifying a compound. In microscale chemistry, GC can be used to prepare pure compounds from a mixture.
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a method that combines the features of gas-liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify different substances within a test sample. Applications of GC-MS include drug detection, fire investigation, environmental analysis, explosives investigation, and identification of unknown samples. GC/MS can also be used in airport security to detect substances in luggage or on human beings. Additionally, it can identify trace elements in materials that were previously thought to have disintegrated beyond identification.

Manufacturers of GC and GC/MS Equipment include: Agilent, LECO Corporation, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu, Thermo Electron Corporation, Varian, Inc. and Alpha MOS - Perichrom.

For more details visit Professional Plastics webpage for Plastic Materials for Chromotography, Mass Spec - GC, CG/MS.

Professional Plastics, Inc.
Phone (888) 995-7767
http://www.professionalplastics.com/
E-Mail: sales@proplas.com

Vespel® polyimide shapes by DuPont are available online

2009-12-22T11:40:00.000-08:00

Vespel® polyimide shapes are produced from advanced polymers developed by DuPont. Vespel® polyimide combines High-Temperature Performance, Natural Lubricity, Dimensional Stability, Chemical Resistance, Creep Resistance, and more.

Vespel® does not outgas or melt at any temperature & performs well in vacuum applications, even in extremely low cryogenic temperatures.

Vespel® polyimide is available in five standard grades:

•Vespel® SP-1 - Unfilled. Maximum strength & elongation: lowest modulus & thermal conductivity: optimum electrical properties.

•Vespel® SP-21 - 15% graphite (by weight). Enhances inherent wear resistance, improves long term thermal stability.
•Vespel® SP-22 - 40% graphite (by weight). Gives low coefficient of thermal expansion. Maximum creep resistance.
•Vespel® SP-211 - 15% graphite and 10% TEFLON® fluorocarbon resin (by weight). Lowest static friction.
•Vespel® SP-3 - 15% MoS2 (by weight). Best wear performance in dry environments. Dupont Vespel®

For more details visit Professional Plastics' Website or call (888) 995-7767.

Novus Plastic Polish is now available from Professional Plastics Website

2009-12-22T09:34:00.000-08:00

Since NOVUS Inc. first introduced NOVUS Plastic Polishes in 1973, the number of plastic products has grown tremendously. By using a few simple techniques, along with NOVUS Plastic Clean & Shine No. 1, NOVUS Fine Scratch Remover No. 2 & NOVUS Heavy Scratch Remover No. 3, you can actually add life to plastic and keep it looking new. Best of all, you don't have to be a pro to get professional results.

Novus Plastic Polish is available in 3 Grades:

NOVUS No.1 -Gently cleans all plastics without scratching. Leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static. Resists finger marking Contains no abrasives or harsh chemicals Leaves a smooth, clean, greaseless shine NOVUS No. 1 Cleans, Shines, and Protects All Plastics.

NOVUS No.2 -Removes fine scratches, haziness and abrasions from most plastics. With repeated use, NOVUS No.2 restores faded and discoloured plastics. Removes the damage instead of filling it in Buffs out quickly After restoring, seals with a coat of polish NOVUS NO. 2 Removes Fine Scratches from Most Plastics.

NOVUS No.3 - Removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces. Use when damage is too severe to be restored with NOVUS No.2 polish. Requires use of NOVUS No.2 for final finishing Not recommended for use on coated plastics NOVUS No.3 Removes Heavy Scratches from Most Acrylics.

Uses for Novus Plastic Polish:

Plastic Storm Windows & Skylights
Boat Windows & Fiberglass
Auto Interiors, Gauges, Chrome, & Acrylic Paint
Collapsible Windows on Convertibles & Sport Utility Vehicles
Motorcycle Windscreens, Visors, Fairings & Helmets
Snowmobile Windshields, Helmets, & Hoods
Turntable Dust Covers, Stereo Faceplates
Compact Discs, Video Laser Discs, & CD ROM's
Acrylic Hot Tubs & Spas
Acrylic, Fiberglass or Cultured Marble Tubs, Showers & Counters
Microwave Oven Doors, Decorator Acrylic Refrigerator Panels
Acrylic Aquariums
Telephones, Pagers, Scanners
Acrylic Trophies & Awards
Plastic Display Cases & Signs
Gauges & Instrument Control Panels
Safety shields & Goggles
Airplane Windows
Salad Bar Sneeze Guards
Video Games, Pinball Machines & Jukeboxes
Copiers and Fax Machines
Acrylic Furniture
Cash Registers & Calculators
Emergency Vehicle Light Bar Lens Covers
Acrylic on Tanning Beds

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For more details, call (888) 995-7767 or e-mail to sales@proplas.com

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Plastic Fabricating Tools and Accessories are now available from Professional Plastics

2009-12-22T09:18:00.000-08:00

Plastic Fabricating Tools and Accessories are now available from Professional Plastics to assist in the fabrication of plastic materials. Items include cutting tools, polishing tools, welding products and adhesives. These tools help plastic fabricators create a wide range of display cases, store fixtures, awards, aquariums and other products fabricated from acrylic, polycarbonate, PETG and other plastics.

Plastic Fabricating Tools & Accessories can be purchased online from Professional Plastics by clicking here.

For more details call (888) 995-7767 or e-mail your request to sales@proplas.com for the nearest location to you.

Ertalyte® TX for USD & FDA compliant wear-resistant parts

2009-12-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

Ertalyte® TX for machining high-wear-resistant parts is an unreinforced semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester (PET-P) that has a solid lubricant filler. The material has excellent performance in both high-pressure and high-velocity conditions, and is ideally suited for applications involving soft metal and plastic mating surfaces. Key properties of Ertalyte TX, are its high strength and stiffness, high wear-resistance, very good dimensional stability, high creep resistance and very good chemical resistance. This combination of properties make it an ideal material for machining bushings and bearings that require no startup or running lubrication. Ertalyte TX has FDA and USDA compliance and is ideal for applications in food packaging and processing equipment.

Ertalyte TX stock shapes are made using proprietary resins produced by Quadrant EPP. Quadrant's Ertalyte TX shapes offer dimensional stability, wear resistance, and low-friction characteristics superior to those properties of competitive filled polyethylene terephthalate polymers. Ertalyte TX is an excellent replacement for Delrin AF parts.

Ertalyte® TX Features:
•FDA, USDA & 3A Dairy compliance
•Dimensional stability
•Wear resistance
•Higher Temperature than competing products
•Low-friction characteristics
•High creep resistance
•Very good chemical resistance
•Excellent performance in both high-pressure and high-velocity conditions
For more details, call Professional Plastics, Inc.
(888) 995-7767 or e-mail to sales@proplas.com
http://www.professionalplastics.com/ERTALYTETX

PLAVIS-Esd® ESd Polyimide Shapes Now Available

2009-12-22T08:26:00.000-08:00

PLAVIS-Esd® Polyimide (black) is an ESd (electro-static dissipative) polyimide having surface resistivity in the range of 106 to 109 Ohms/square. PLAVIS-ESd grade (black in color) prevents electro static charge in the fabrication processing and handling of flat panel glass, semiconductor wafers and other products processed in high-temperature, vacuum or reactive environments. Plavis ESd® is the ONLY commercially available ESd anti-static polyimide shape on the market today.

Plavis ESd® - ESd Polyimide Offers:

•Excellent anti-static properties on surface & ESd resistivity through the molded body.
•Surface resistivity in the range of 10*6 to 10*9 Ohms/square
•Excellent machinability.
•Excellent mechanical strength.
•Excellent thermal resistance – the same as PLAVIS-N.
•Excellent wear resistance
•Safe from damage during glass or wafer handling
•Also available in Conductive Grade (Plavis-E)

Click here for a material data sheet

Available now from Professional Plastics, Inc.
For more details call (888) 995-7767 are e-mail to sales@proplas.com
http://www.professionalplastics.com/

Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets for Sale - Wholesale or Retail

2009-12-21T16:58:00.000-08:00

Plexiglass / Extruded Acrylic Sheet (aka Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylite, Optix, Plexi) is an excellent glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Acrylic (plexiglass) offers high light transmittance and can be easily heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.

- Plexiglass is 17 times stronger than glass, but 50% of the weight !!

Links:
Plexiglass Sheet Order Online - E-Commerce Page
Plexiglass Color Chart
Extruded Acrylic - Data Sheet
Plexiglass Machining Guidelines
Plexiglass Aquarium Tutorial
Plexiglass Extruded Tubes

Plexiglass Cast Acrylic Tubes
Plexiglass Cast Acrylic Rods
Buffing & Polishing Kit

For more information contact Professional Plastics, Inc at (888) 995-7767 or e-mail sales@proplas.com

Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing

2009-12-21T16:45:00.000-08:00

Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing offers an unequaled combination of chemical resistance, clarity and flexibility. Tygon® Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing is virtually unaffected by acids, bases, ketones, salts and alcohols, fitting the requirements of many applications from battery acid filling to hazardous material handling. It's entirely plasticizer-free, eliminating fluid contamination and the premature embrittlement and cracking common with many flexible tubings. Its exceptionally smooth inner surface inhibits particulate buildup and reduces the potential for contamination.

For more details, click here: Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing

To request a quote, call (888) 995-7767 or e-mail sales@proplas.com

FM4910 Approved Plastic Materials for Cleanroom Equipment & Construction

2009-12-21T16:30:00.000-08:00

FM4910 is the fire retardant property standard established by Factory Mutual System, a worldwide industrial insurance organization, for materials used in clean room applications. Test criteria for the selection of materials for clean rooms are presented. The criteria deal with limiting fire propagation and limiting contamination of the clean room environment by smoke. Professional Plastics is a supplier of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, films and pipes used in the construction of cleanroom equipment and furniture. We offer a full range of fire-safe FM 4910 approved materials.

For more details, click the links below:

FM4910 Approved Plastics

Semiconductor Industry Plastics

Wet Bench Materials

Polyimide Shapes - Vespel®, Meldin® & Plavis®

2009-12-21T16:06:00.000-08:00

Polyimide ( PI ) is a polymer of imide monomers. Thermosetting polyimides are commercially available as stock shapes, thin sheets, laminates and machined parts. Thermosetting polyimides are known for thermal stability, good chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical properties. Thermoset polyimides exhibit very low creep and high tensile strength. These properties are maintained during continuous use to temperatures of 450°F (232°C) and for short excursions, as high as 900°F (482°C). Molded polyimide parts and laminates have very good heat resistance. Normal operating temperatures for such parts and laminates range from cryogenic to those exceeding 500°F (260°C). Polyimides are also inherently resistant to flame combustion and do not usually need to be mixed with flame retardants. Most carry a UL rating of VTM-0.

Polyimide shapes are produced via Isostatic Molding, Compression Molding or Direct-Forming. Polyimide materials are lightweight, flexible, resistant to heat and chemicals. Therefore, they are used in the electronics industry for flexible cables, as an insulating film on magnet wire and for medical tubing. The semiconductor industry uses polyimide for components such as Clamp Rings, Screws, Seals and Wafer Handling Components.

Professional Plastics offers a full line of polyimide shapes including:
Vespel® Polyimide from Dupont
Meldin® Polyimide from Saint Gobain
Plavis® Polyimide from Daelim
Kapton® polyimide film from DuPont

For more information visit http://www.professionalplastics.com/ or call 1-888-995-7767