Amorphous Plastics
Typically transparent and for structural applications, amorphous materials soften over a wide temperature range and are easy to thermoform
General Characteristics of Amorphous Plastics
- Softens over a wide temperature range
- Easy to thermoform
- Transparent
- Poor chemical resistance
- Bonds well using adhesives or solvents
- Prone to stress cracking
- Poor fatigue resistance
- Structural applications only (not suitable for bearing and wear)
Amorphous plastics can be considered for a variety of applications. Selecting a plastic material for use in a high temperature environment requires careful review of material properties data.
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EXPLORE AMORPHOUS PLASTICS
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet
High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.
PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet
High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.
PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
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