Scientific, Analytical, and Process Control Instrumentation
Plastic materials for demanding applications
Curbell Plastics supplies plastic sheet, rod, tubing, film, and fabricated plastic parts that are engineered to perform in demanding scientific and analytical equipment applications. Our high performance plastics are available in formulations that have the following characteristics.
Benefits of Plastics for Scientific and Analytical Equipment Applications Include:
- Broad operating temperature range
(cryogenic temperatures to extremely high temperatures) - Chemical resistance
- Dimensional stability
- Electrical insulating properties
- FDA compliance
- Flame retardant characteristics
- Friction and wear performance
- Low creep and low stress relaxation
- Purity
- Radiation resistance
- Sealing characteristics
- Stain resistance
- Vacuum compatibility
Plastic Materials for Scientific and Analytical Equipment Applications
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet
High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.
Torlon® PAI
Extremely stong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.
Scientific and Analytical Equipment Plastic Applications
- Accelerator components
- Animal cages
- Bearings and bushings
- Centrifuge parts
- Chromatography parts
- Cryogenic equipment components
- Electrical insulators
- Electrophoresis equipment parts
- Ferrules
- Flow meters
- Fume hoods
- Glove boxes
- Guards and windows
- Housings
- Manifolds
- Mass spectrometer components
- Microfluidics components
- NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) components
- Sample holders
- Sensor components
- Tubing
- Ultrasonic transducer parts
- Valve seats and seals
Plastic Materials Typically Used in Scientific Test, and Process Control Instrumentation
Acetal (Delrin®)
Engineering plastic with low friction, good chemical resistance, and outstanding machining characteristics.
Acrylic
Transparent plastic for manifolds, splash guards, and windows.
Fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF, FEP, PFA, ETFE, ECTFE, and PCTFE)
Plastics with high operating temperatures, purity, stain resistance, and radiation resistance.
G-10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy
Rigid and strong composite material with outstanding dimensional stability.
KYDEX® Thermoplastics
Thermoformable plastic sheet for equipment housings.
PEEK
High performance polymer that can be used at high and low temperatures. Excellent chemical resistance, stain resistance, and radiation resistance. Friction and wear grades have outstanding wear performance.
Polycarbonate
Tough, transparent plastics for machine guards and windows.
Polypropylene
Low cost machinable plastics with excellent chemical resistance. Easy to weld into benches and cabinets.
PVC
Chemically resistant plastic that is easy to fabricate and weld. Can be bonded with adhesives and solvent cements. Used for fume hoods, fluid handling systems, cabinets, and benches.
Torlon® PAI
Strong and stiff high performance polymer that can be used at elevated temperatures. Bearing grades have excellent friction and wear characteristics.
Ultem® PEI
Strong, stiff engineering plastic with outstanding electrical insulating properties. Good resistance to autoclave sterilization. Can be used at elevated temperatures.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
High performance polymer with excellent sealing characteristics. Can be used in extreme temperature environments. Friction and wear grades have outstanding wear properties.
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