Strong and Stiff Plastic Materials
Hard plastics with outstanding mechanical properties
Advanced engineering polymers such as Ultem® and PEEK are stronger and stiffer than traditional plastic materials. Their mechanical properties can be further enhanced through the addition of carbon fiber or chopped glass.
Acrylic and polycarbonate are transparent plastics that are stronger than many other clear plastic sheet materials and are often used in architectural glazing applications when transparency and superior mechanical properties are required.
View all types of hard plastic below, or ask a plastics expert for help selecting the right material for your next project.
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.
GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
LE Linen Phenolic
A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.
Noryl®
Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.
Torlon® PAI
Extremely stong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.
PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PET
A strong, dimensionally stable plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties.
PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.
Polyester Film
Transparent plastic with outstanding strength, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.
GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
LE Linen Phenolic
A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.
Noryl®
Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.
Torlon® PAI
Extremely stong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.
PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PET
A strong, dimensionally stable plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties.
PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.
Polyester Film
Transparent plastic with outstanding strength, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.
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