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FEP Roll Covers (1.25/1)
FEP Roll covers commonly used as pressure roll and fuser rolls in medium and high volume printers and copiers provide excellent reliability and bondability on rubber and foam rollers while extending wear life & increasing copier/printer speed.
FEP Roll Covers provide improved image resolution & paper handling. FEP also provides excellent bondability to metal, rubber and foam substrates.
FEP Roll Covers eliminate sticky build-up problems with rollers used in hot or cold applications. The sleeve can be applied to metal or rubber rollers using simple hot air gun. Down time to machine can be just minutes compared with days sending rollers away for sprayed non-stick coating. Thickness of FEP is normally 0.5mm compared with 0.005mm of a spayed on PTFE coating, and the cost is about the same or even less.
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Fiberfrax-Duraboard
Fiberfrax® Duraboard® products are a family of rigid, high temperature
ceramic fiber boards manufactured in a wet forming
process using Fiberfrax alumina-silica fibers and binders.
All Duraboard products offer low thermal conductivity, high
temperature stability, uniform density, and excellent resistance
to thermal shock and chemical attack.
They are also well-suited for applications experiencing
vibration, mechanical stress and strong erosive forces. The
excellent rigidity and modulus of rupture possessed by these
boards makes them strong and self-supporting, yet relatively
lightweight and easy to cut or machine.
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![Fluorosint® HPV]( "Fluorosint® HPV")
Fluorosint® HPV
Fluorosint® HPV PTFE - Most Wear Resistant Fluorosint Grade - Outlasts Low-tech PTFE Based Materials
FDA-compliant Fluorosint HPV is a mica-filled high-performance bearing grade that can deliver a pressure velocity (PV) performance improvement of more than 40 per cent over other PTFE materials according to in-house tests conducted by MCAM-Quadrant. Parts made of Fluorosint HPV can withstand higher loads and velocities while delivering better wear resistance, enabling the part to last longer compared to existing FDA-compliant PTFE-based materials. The product was specially developed to meet the demands of high-performance bearing applications where other, low-technology PTFE formulations would exhibit premature wear or not perform adequately. These characteristics, together with FDA compliance for food and pharmaceutical applications, open up interesting new options for engineers and manufacturers. Simply put, parts machined from Fluorosint HPV last longer than those made from many of the alternative filled PTFE materials on the market today. Fluorosint HPV can replace bronze, steel and powdered metal parts and deliver performance gains in wear life and system performance. Typical applications include thrust washers, wear guides, seals and food processing and preparation equipment.
FDA compliant Fluorosint HPV PTFE is a high performance bearing grade of Fluorosint - optimized for high PV and very low "K" or wear factor. Fluorosint HPV PTFE was developed for bearing applications where other, low-tech PTFE formulations exhibit premature wear or simply cannot perform. FDA compliance gives food and pharmaceutical equipment manufacturers new design options and all benefit from its excellent load bearing and wear characteristics.
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![Frac Balls - Fracturing Balls]( "Frac Balls - Fracturing Balls")
Frac Balls - Fracturing Balls
Exploiting tight gas reservoirs requires the ability to fracture wells according to production requirements. Most require multiple transverse fractures at specific locations within the horizontal well. In order to maximize productivity, the creation of multiple fractures is of critical importance.
One popular method for creating fractures is the use of frac ports & sliding sleeves. Openhole packers isolate different sections of the horizontal well. A sliding sleeve is placed between each packer pair and is opened by injecting a ball inside the borehole. Typically, a compleiton string is placed inside the well. The string include frac ports and open hole packers spaced to specifications. The spacing between packaers may be up to several hundred feet. The packers are actuated by mechanical, hydraulic or chemical mechanisms. In order to activate each sleeve, a properly sized ball is pumped along with a fracturing fluid inside the well. Each ball is smaller than the opening of all of the previous sleeves, but larger than the sleeve it is intended to open. Seating of the ball exerts pressure at the end of the sliding sleeve assembly, causing it to slide and open the frac ports. Once the port is opened, the fluid is diverted into the openhole space outside of the completion assembly, casuing the formation to fracture.
At the completion of each fracturing stage, the next larger ball is injected into the well, which open the next sleeve, and so on, until all of the sleeves are opened and multiple fractures are created in the well. The main advantage of this completion technique is the speed of operation which also reduces costs.
Typically, ball sizes are staged in .500" or .250" increments. It is improtant to understand that this process is not without risk of failure and should only be undertaken after considerable research and consideration.
Frac plugs are designed to seal from above the plug only. Each plug uses a plastic fracturing ball that seals on top of the mandrel. The fracturing ball is free to float off the mandrel with pressure or flow from below the plug. This allows immediate flowback of all zones following treatment.
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Glass Bonded Mica
Glass Bonded Mica
- Mica is stone-like, dense, inorganic material formed by combining high heat and extreme pressure
- Mica can be easily machined with complete, long term dimensional stability
- Mica has excellent thermal, electrical and mechanical properties
- Mica has no post-firing
Applications include Microwave Components, Coil Forms, Induction Heating Forms, Connectors and Feed-thru Insulators, Heater Terminals, Arc-barriers, Asbestos Sheet Replacement, Cryogenic-insulator or Support
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![Glastic CBC Wave Solder Pallets]( "Glastic CBC Wave Solder Pallets")
Glastic CBC Wave Solder Pallets
CBC - Glastic Engineered Wave Solder Pallet and Circuit Board Carrier Materials - When you need high temperature resistance for lead-free RoHS compliant wave soldering applications and tight tolerances and structural integrity for circuit board carriers, Glastic offers the solutions to meet your needs:
- Lighter weight than metal or other composite materials.
- Exceptional dimensional stability and flatness.
- Excellent machineability.
- Exacting thickness tolerances.
- High thermal and chemical resistance.
These premium circuit board carrier materials are available in three popular versions to meet your assembly needs. The top-of-the-line grades are available in both non-conductive (CBC) and electrical static safe semi-conductive (CBC-C) versions. When an optically sense-able solder pallet is needed, without compromising electric static discharge safety, Glastic NBC grade is a perfect choice. All three types are made with high-strength advanced composite materials.
Glastic solder pallet materials are lightweight, which gives them an advantage over aluminum, titanium and other composite
materials. Dimensional stability, flatness, thermal shock resistance and chemical resistance make them ideal products for the very
hostile, lead-free environments presented in wave solder applications. Each sheet is closely checked for warp, twist, surface resistivity and other key properties prior to being micro-sanded to the tightest tolerance control available (+/- 0.002").
Whether you require dedicated pallets for individual boards or adjustable pallets that can accommodate various sizes, you
can rely on Glastic composites to provide a solution. Glastic's pallet carrier material is available in a variety of popular
thicknesses to meet your needs.
- Standard Sheet Size is 48" x 96" (1220mm x 2440mm) - Factory no longer stocks 39" x 79" sheets - all sheets are now 48" x 96"
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![Grape & Citrus Picking & Shaking Rods]( "Grape & Citrus Picking & Shaking Rods")
Grape & Citrus Picking & Shaking Rods
Nylon 6/6 Harvesting Rods are used extensively in agricultural harvesting equipment within Grape and Citrus industries. Nylon rods deliver superior long lasting performance while maintaining their shape and flexibility. They pick better and last longer than competitive materials.
Grape Harvesting:
Typically, these wine-grape harvesting machines use Nylon shaking rods to beat the grapes from the vines. The
grapes fall down and are collected in baskets fixed to a rotating chain which transports them to a large container
at the back of the machine.
There are several brands of grape harvesters that are compatible with Picking Rods (often called "Bo-Peep Rods", "Bo-Rods", or "Shepherd Rods", due to their uniquely curves shapes. These includes harvester brands such as; Korvan, Pellenc, Gregoire, Slider, Kilby, Spectrum, Quantum, Braud, and URM Vinestar models. Nylon 6/6 Rods are also used in "Tilt up" style picking mechanisms.
Nylon 6/6 is used for these applications for several reasons:
- Friendly towards the grapevines
- Excellent fatigue resistance
- High mechanical strength
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Shape Memory & Flexibility.
Citrus Harvesting:
Mechanical Harvester Could Revolutionize Citrus Industry
A new mechanical harvester developed by an Agricultural Research Service engineer may revolutionize the citrus industry by giving U.S. growers an edge on the orange market and making them more competitive with Brazilian growers.
Using 12-foot-diameter drums with nylon rods that shake and rotate 5 feet into a tree's foliage, the machine can harvest a 90-pound field box of citrus for 50 cents, compared with the $1.50 it now costs with hand labor. And it can fill the 300 to 400 field boxes of fruit from each orchard acre 15 times faster than hand laborers.
Although most citrus is hand-harvested, trunk shakers--different from foliage shakers--are beginning to be used even though they're effective only in certain types of groves. A chemical must be sprayed on trees to loosen mature fruit when the tree is shaken, but chemicals have not been approved for this purpose. The new foliage shaker doesn't require any fruit-loosening chemicals.
It now costs Florida producers about as much to remove fruit from the tree and deliver it to processors as it does to grow the fruit, so the industry wants to lower harvesting costs. During peak season, Florida growers employ about 45,000 seasonal workers. Hand labor is expensive and may not always be available.
Florida's Department of Citrus has signed a cooperative research and development agreement with ARS to use the new harvester, patterned after an original design built at the ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, W.Va. The new harvester was built by Blueberry Equipment, Inc., South Haven, Mich., which licensed the original technology to harvest fresh blueberries. The full story, in the March issue of ARS' Agricultural Research magazine
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GravoTac® - raised letter signage
GravoTac® raised letter signage - A growing favorite for indoor signage, the design of GravoTac provides the core (substrate) and cap (profile) layers separately. By outlining the desired images or text in the adhesive backed profile layer, and peeling away the excess material, GravoTac creates raised letter signage capable of complying with all ADA raised-letter regulations. The raised letter process is also a great way to create multi-colored signage with your engraving machine.
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Gripple Drive Rod
Gripple Drive Rod - A quick and simple means of ground anchor installation.
- Purpose-engineered for toughness and durability
- Capable of penetrating the toughest soil
- Features specific head profiles to match anchors
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Gripple Jackjaw®
Gripple Jackjaw® - A post, pole, stake, ground anchor and drive tool extractor; perfect for use in orchard, vineyard, erosion control and soil stabilization applications.
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HolograPEEK XL - Holography Tube
HolograPEEK XL - Holography Embossing Roller Material
HolograPEEK XL - Holograph Embossing Rollers are made from a specially formulated, proprietary high-termperature engineering plastic. HolograPEEK XL helps embossed hologram producers produce wider width holograms more efficiently through the development of compliant rollers made from its proprietary material. This offers increased embossing width and operates at higher temperatures and pressures than alternative plastic and rubber rollers. This high-temperature compliant polymer can be machined like metal, but offers performance-enhancing characteristics, when compared to metal.
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![Industrial Laminate Descriptions]( "Industrial Laminate Descriptions")
Industrial Laminate Descriptions
Industrial laminates generally refers to a class of electrical insulating materials produced by impregnating fibrous webs of material with thermosetting resins, then fusing multiple layers together under high temperature and pressure. The result is an infusible laminate structure having a versatile combination of electrical, mechanical and chemical properties.
| Grade | Description |
| Grade X | Hard, strong, paper-reinforced laminates; good tensile compression and flexural strengths; widely used for mechanical applications when electrical requirements are not severe; should be used with discretion under high humidity conditions. |
| Grade XX | Hard paper-reinforced laminate with phenolic resin binder; good mechanical properties, high dielectric strength and resistance to moisture suit it for many usual electrical applications; good machinability. |
| Grade XXX | Paper-reinforced laminate with a phenolic resin binder; has approximately the same mechanical properties as Grade XX but is considerably better electrically due to its high resin content; desirable for use at radio frequencies and under high humidity conditions (e.g., in telephone jacks where dimensional stability is important); minimum cold flow. |
| Grade XP | Paper-reinforced laminate with phenolic resin binder and addition of a plasticizer; similar to Grade X but more flexible and slightly better electrically (not as strong mechanically); may be punched readily at room temperature in thicknesses up to 1/16-in; hot-punched up to 3/32 in. |
| Grade XPC | Paper-reinforced laminate with plasticized phenolic resin binder; primarily intended for cold punching and shearing; more flexible than Grade XP. |
| Grade XXP | Paper-reinforced laminate with plasticized phenolic resin binder; similar to Grade XX in electrical and moisture-resistant properties and to Grade XP in punchability; for electrical or electronic parts, especially those punched. |
| Grade XXXP | Paper-reinforced laminate similar to Grade XXX, but bonded with plasticized resin; low in dielectric losses; low cold flow; recommended for punching of parts requiring high insulation resistance at high frequencies and high humidity; should be punched hot. |
| Grade XXXP-C, FR-2 | Paper-reinforced laminates similar to XXXP in mechanical properties, dielectric strength, dissipation factor and dielectric constant, but with better resistance to moisture and high insulation resistance; indicated for high humidity conditions; XXXP-C is recommended for punching and shearing at room temperature; FR-2 is a flame-retarded grade. |
| Grade C | Fabric-reinforced laminate produced from cotton fabric weighing over 4 oz./sq.yd; thread count not more than 72/in. in filler direction, not over 140 total in warp and filler directions; Grade C is tough and strong, has high impact strength, machines readily and is good for a wide variety of mechanical applications such as gears, pulleys, and sheaves. |
| Grade CE | Similar to Grade C in weight of fabric and thread count; greater resistance to moisture than grade C and controlled electrical properties; easy to machine; used in electrical applications requiring mechanical strength. |
| Grade L | Fine-weave cotton fabric-reinforced grade with phenolic binder, made from fabric weighing not over 4 oz./sq. yd.; minimum thread count/in. in any ply is 72 in filler direction and 140 total in both warp and filler directions; has good mechanical properties; machines easily and cleanly; recommended for fine punching or threading; suited for close-tolerance machining; fine pitch gears are typical uses. |
| Grade LE | Fine-weave cotton fabric-reinforced grade of same thread count as Grade L; similar to Grade L in mechanical and machining characteristics but superior in moisture resistance, dissipation factor, and other electricals; used where good electrical and mechanical property combinations are needed. |
| Grade FR-3 | Paper-reinforced laminate bonded with epoxy resin; superior in electrical characteristics to Grade XXXP; good mechanical properties; suitable for punching at room temperature; FR-3 is flame retardant recommended for printed circuit boards and electrical insulation requiring low loss. |
| Grade N-1 | Staple fiber-nylon grade impregnated with phenolic resin; electrical properties of Grade XXXP and mechanical toughness of Grade C; improved insulation resistance for high humidity applications; high-voltage electrical insulators where low dielectric loss, high insulation resistance plus fungus resistance are required. |
| Grade G-3 | Continuous-filament woven glass-fabric grade with a phenolic resin binder; good thermal endurance; good mechanical strength, especially flexural, compressive, shear, and impact; very low dissipation factor. |
| Grade G-5 | Continuous-filament woven glass-fabric grade impregnated with melamine resin; high mechanical strength and arc resistance; excellent electrical properties under dry conditions; flame retardant. |
| Grade G-7 | Continuous-filament glass-cloth reinforcement with a silicone resin binder; good dielectric loss factor and insulation resistance under humid conditions over a wide temperature range; good heat and arc resistance. |
| Grade G-9 | Continuous-filament woven glass-fabric grade impregnated with melamine resin; high mechanical strength and arc resistance; good electric strength properties under wet conditions; flame retardant. |
| Grade G-10, G-11, FR-4, FR-5 | Continuous-filament woven glass-fabric grades impregnated with epoxy resin; particularly noted for good electrical values; possess low moisture absorption and low dissipation factor, and maintains electrical characteristics over a wide range of humidities and temperatures; G-10 and FR-4 retain 20% of their flexural strength at 150°C when tested at this temperature; G-11 and FR-5 retain 50% of their flexural strength when tested at the same temperature; FR-4 and FR-5 are flame retardant. |
| Vulcanized fibre; commercial, bone, and insulation grades. | Somewhat similar to Grade C laminate but with much higher moisture pickup; tough and resilient, with high resistance to arc, impact, abrasion and wear; used as washers, terminal block covers, insulating plates and switch covers, slot insulation, arc barriers, abrasive disks, railroad track insulation, trunks and materials-handling cases. |
| GPO-1 | Polyester/glass-mat sheet laminate - suited for general-purpose mechanical and electrical applications. (Polyester glass-mat sheets are made from a mat of random-laid glass fibres which are saturated with a polyester resin combined with suitable fillers and cured under heat and pressure.) |
| GPO-2 | Polyester/glass-mat sheet laminate - for mechanical and electrical applications where low flammability is required.Polyester glass-mat sheets are made from a mat of random-laid glass fibres which are saturated with a polyester resin combined with suitable fillers and cured under heat and pressure.) |
| GPO-3 | Polyester/glass-mat sheet laminate - for mechanical and electrical applications requiring resistance to carbon tracking and low flammability properties.Polyester glass-mat sheets are made from a mat of random-laid glass fibres which are saturated with a polyester resin combined with suitable fillers and cured under heat and pressure.) |
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Invar 36 Alloy
Invar® 36 Alloy Rods, Bars, Plates and Sheet are available from Professional Plastics. Invar 36 is one of the controlled expansion alloys. It has an expansion rate roughly 10 % that of standard carbon steels. Also known as "Alloy E 36" or simply "Alloy 36", this amazing alloy is second only to Super Invar in having the lowest CTE available.
- Note: Recent testing has determined that increased hardness will decrease CTE in all temperature ranges in Invar alloys.
- Professional Plastics maintains 20 warehouses in the USA, Singapore and Taiwan.
- Buy Online or Request A Quote below.
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Isomag® 175
Phosphate bonded forsterite board, 96lb density, 1800°F.
Isomag® 175 is a high strength insulating board suitable as an electrical insulator or a thermal barrier material in a variety of industrial applications. Its magnesia silicate based formulation provides a product with an outstanding combination of high compressive strength and low thermal conductivity. Incombustible, Isomag® 175 is totally free of asbestos and may be cut or machined with readily available tools.
Isomag® 175 Applications
- Platen press insulation
- Arc chutes
- Resistor grids
- Induction furnaces
- Pot pads
- Buss support insulation
- Foundry bottom boards
- Blow boards
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Kaptrex® Polyimide Film
Kaptrex® Polyimide Film - Looking for an economical alternative to DuPont Kapton ® Polyimide Film ?
Try Kaptrex® PI film from Professional Plastics, Inc. This high-performance polyimide film provides similar high performance solutions in many applications. Kaptrex PI film provides an excellent balance of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties over a wide range of temperatures. Kaptrex polyimide film also provides excellent electrical properties and resistance to high temperature and radiation. It is suitable for insulation of H class (180°C or 356°F) electrical machines and appliances under working temperature of 200°C (392°F).
Applications: Wire Wrap Insulation & Tapes, Flexible Printed Circuits, Motor Slot Liners, Pressure Sensitive Tapes,
Aerospace Shims, Formed Coil Insulation.
- Kapton® is a registered trade name of EI DuPont.
- Kaptrex® is a registered trade name of Professional Plastics, Inc.
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Ketron® MD PEEK - Metal Detectable
Ketron® MD PEEK - Metal Detectable PEEK for Food Process and Packaging Equipment. This PEEK metal detectable material is best suited for applications where high line speeds require good wear resistance, or where operating temperatures in use are higher than 130° C. Is is a good material solution for machine parts which undergo multiple sterilization, mainly in equipment with CIP (cleaning in place) or SIP (sterilization in place).
Applications:
- Filling pistons - Manifolds - Valves - Scrapers in cookers and high temperature mixers - Hot oil applications in fryers and ovens - Thrust washers - Guiders - Bushings
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Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK
Ketron® VMX Food Grade PEEK - Engineered plastics with visual, metal, and x-ray detectability. Increase safety and efficiency with the VMX (Visual, Metal, X-Ray) portfolio. Our new VMX polymers enhance your food processing capabilities by bringing three-way detectability and dual food compliance (EU and FDA). The range includes four unique polymers - each tailored to meet different performance requirements.
Applications: Filling pistons, Manifolds, Valves, Scrapers in cookers and high-temperature mixers, Hot oil applications in fryers and ovens, Thrust washers, Guiders, Bushings
Blue plastics with metal and x-ray detectability offers Food Compliant Materials that are detectable in three ways:
- Visual Detection (materials are a highly visible blue)
- Metal Detection
- X-Ray Detection
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Kydex® 6200 - Fire-rated sheet for mass transit
Kydex® 6200 - Fire-rated sheet for mass transit
Kydex® 6200 is a proprietary, high performace thermoplastic sheet. It is designed for use in mass transit vehicles such as subways, vans, buses and trains.
General Information:
Kydex® 6200 meets both the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) & the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) for smoke emission & flammability as tested under ASTM E-662 & ASTM E-162.
Suggested Applications:
- Mass Transit Vehicle Interior Components
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Kydex® 6503 Pearlescent Aviation Sheet
Kydex® 6503 Integral pearlescent low heat release aviation sheet
Kydex® 6503 is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the safety needs of the aviation industry. Integrally pearlescent, this sheet is perfect for use with LED lighting or on its own.
General Information:
Kydex® 6503 meets all fire retardancy requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) (old (c)) including low heat release (65 / 65) in the OSU rate of heat release test. Its excellent properties make it the ideal material to form 2 and 3-dimensional aircraft components.
Suggested Applications:
- Aircraft Interiors
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![Kydex® 6565]( "Kydex® 6565")
Kydex® 6565
Kydex® 6565 - Kydex® 6565 is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet that meets all fire retardancy requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) (old (c)) including low heat release (65/65) in the OSU rate of heat release test. Its excellent properties make it the ideal material to form two-and-three-dimensional aircraft components.
Features -
Kydex® 6565 is available in over 200 developed colors, various surface textures, and eight thicknesses ranging from .028" (0.71mm) and up, enabling you to satisfy both the functional and aesthetic requirements of any aircraft interior. Kydex® 6565 is very resistant to a wide range of concentrate chemicals, and is therefore easy to clean with aggressive cleaners such as Soft Scrub®, Fantastic®, and citrus-based cleaners such as Citri Kleen®. Ammoniated cleaners should be avoided since they can leave a residue. Most importantly, KYDEX 6565 meets the stringent requirements of the FAR 25.853 paragraph (d) (replaces c), in all thicknesses and colors.
Thermoformability: - Kydex® 6565 forms to deep draws with low forces when heated to the upper end of the proper forming temperature range. Crisp detail is achieved and rejects are minimized.
Kydex® 6565 sheet can be formed on all standard presses, and cut on all standard die-cutting machines. All secondary operations including machining, sawing, blanking and punching, etc. are easily performed.
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