Resins:

Generic

Names:

Trade

Names:

Description:

Examples:

Average

Cost:

PP

Polypropylene

Scratch resistant lightweight

Living hinges

Extremely high chemical resistance

Milk bottles

End caps

Bottles

0.50 to 1.25

$/lb

PMMA

Acrylic

Lucite

Plexiglas

Transparent or opaque

Display stands

1.00 to 2.00

$/lb

ABS

Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, Styrene

Cycolac

Strong, flexible uses rubber as a filler

Toys, automotive, gauges, and boxes

1.00 to 3.50

$/lb

PA6/6

Nylon 6/6

Zytel

Chemical resistant & strong

Chain saws connectors housings

Zip ties

2.50 to 3.75

$/lb

AC

Acetal

Delrin

Celcon

Wear resistant

Slide guides

Rotors

2.50 to 4.00

$/lb

PC

Polycarbonate

Lexan

Bullet proof

Safety shields

3.00 to 7.00

$/lb

PBT / PET

Polyester

Valox

Withstands high heat

Valves

2.75 to 7.00

$/lb

PPS

Polyphenylene sulfide

Ryton

Fortron

Possesses many properties of Thermoset materials, i-e. Dielectric, heat resistance, etc.

Withstands the highest heat

Often replaces Thermoset in some cases

Covers, switches, and shields

4.00 to 9.00

$/lb

PEI

PEI+PC

Ultem

Possesses many properties of Thermoset materials, i-e. Dielectric, heat resistance, etc.

Often replaces Thermoset in some cases.

Surgical tools

Covers, switches, and shields

8.00 to 15.00

$/lb

PEEK

Polyetheretherketone

Chemical resistant & strong

Aerospace

Mil-Spec connectors

30.00 to 90.00

$/lb