Amorphous Commodity Plastics

Thermoplastics with good machinability that are easy to bond and form

General Characteristics of Amorphous Commodity Plastics

  • Low temperature
  • Low strength
  • Good bondability
  • Good machinability
  • Good formabiliy
  • Low cost

Amorphous commodity plastics can be considered for applications with an approximate maximum temperature of 180°F. Selecting a plastic material for use in a high temperature environment requires careful review of material properties data.

View our interactive Thermoplastics Triangle to compare materials.

EXPLORE AMORPHOUS COMMODITY PLASTICS

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ABS

Outstanding impact resistant low cost plastic, easy to machine, and thermoform.

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Acrylic

Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.

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High Impact Polystyrene

Low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.

KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheets in various colors stacked and fanned out

KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet

High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.

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PETG

Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.

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PVC

Strong, stiff, versatile low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate, bond, and weld.

abs-sheet-black

ABS

Outstanding impact resistant low cost plastic, easy to machine, and thermoform.

acrylic_group-clear

Acrylic

Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.

his-sheet-white

High Impact Polystyrene

Low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.

KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheets in various colors stacked and fanned out

KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet

High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.

petg-sheet-clear

PETG

Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.

exp-pvc-sheets-gray

PVC

Strong, stiff, versatile low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate, bond, and weld.

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