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Plastics Information, Definitions & Design Criteria
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Why Choose Plastics over Metals ?
Selecting the Right Material
Natural Lubricity –
Many plastics have inherent lubricity which allows reductions in maintenance costs incurred from frequent down-time and costly lubrication systems.
Insulation Properties -
Many plastics have excellent insulation properties, reducing heat, and improving product reliability.
Wear Resistance –
In high-wear applications, many plastic materials will outperform brass & other metal bearing materials.
Corrosion Resistance –
Metals are inherently susceptible to corrosion from moisture, acids, and organic solvents. Many plastics were designed specifically to combat these problems.
Lightweight –
When replacing metal parts, plastics will, in most cases, reduce the overall weight of your product. This can translate to significant fuel savings when used in a wide range of applications.
Medical Approval –
Several plastics have been approved for use in medical applications ranging from heart pump valves to endoscopic instruments.
High-Purity –
Plastics have long been a crucial product used in the manufacturing of high-purity fluid & gas handling applications. Many plastics have eliminated the concerns of out-gassing, leaching and other contamination in crucial high-purity systems.
Fire Safe -
Several plastics are available in fire-safe and fire retardant grades. This has reduced the cost of previously necessary fire-suppression systems, and in some cases, has reduced insurance costs in high-liability applications.
Temperature Resistance -
Plastics have been developed which resist both extreme high & extremely low cryogenic temperature ranges with minimal loss of mechanical properties.
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