Plastic Films Selection Guide
Quickly compare film properties and applications for material selection
Not sure which plastic film or thin-gauge plastic material to use for your next project? Compare the typical properties and applications of various high performance films across different environments and industries to find the best option for your needs. Films are available with properties such as good chemical resistance, UV resistance, excellent electrical insulation, FDA compliance, high-temperature stability, and more.
In addition to providing raw material, Curbell offers comprehensive film conversion services including sheeting, slitting, guillotining, rewinding, interleaving, tipping, masking, spooling, laminating and more.
FILMS TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| Material | Chemical Resistant | Easy to Bond | FDA Compliant Grades Available | High Heat | Strong/Stiff | Impact Resistant | Low Coefficient of Friction | UV Stabilized Grades Available | Electrical Insulation |
| FEP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Nylon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| PBT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| PEEK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| PEN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| PETG | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Polycarbonate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Polyester | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Polyethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Polyimide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Polypropylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| PPSU (Radel® R) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| PTFE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| PVC (Rigid) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| PVDF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| UHMW-PE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Ultem® | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
FILMS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
| Material | Applications |
| FEP | Gas bag liner |
| Nylon | Wear parts, drum liners, environmental waste disposal bags |
| PBT | Electrical insulation, wiring devices |
| PEEK | Pump components, chemical pumps, submersible components, high temperature and chemical protection |
| PEN | Medical test strips, solar panel inserts, flexible circuits |
| PETG | Face shields |
| Polycarbonate | Membrane switches, graphic overlays |
| Polyester | Pump components, electrical enclosures, membrane switches, overlays, touch pads |
| Polyethylene | Medical packaging, chemical applications |
| Polyimide | Flexible circuits, chip conveyors, loudspeaker cones, electrical applications |
| Polypropylene | Medical packaging, chemical applications |
| PPSU (Radel® R) | Medical tags, aircraft insulation |
| PTFE | Gaskets, chemical washdowns, medical tables, wire wrap, chutes |
| PVC (Rigid) | Graphic overlays, signage |
| PVDF | Filters, fuel cell bags, release films, chemical resistant tank liners, medical bags |
| UHMW-PE | Chutes, chemical washdowns, bearing and wear applications |
| Ultem® | Flexible circuits, loudspeaker cones |
All statements, technical information, and recommendations contained in this publication are for informational purposes only. Curbell Plastics, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein and it is the customer’s responsibility to conduct its own review and make its own determination regarding the suitability of specific products for any given application.
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