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Metallex® Engraving Stock
Metallex engraving stock is the plastic that looks like metal. Save weight and expense for all your indoor metallic applications! Most popular for creating badges. Available in a variety of colors and 3 surface styles: The original Metallex is constructed with a laminated metallic foil cap. Metallex 2 has a special surface treatment to add scratch resistance to the beautiful yet sensitive metallic foil cap. And Metallex Gloss has an added glossy clear protective cap layer over the metallic foil — designed for the ultimate in scratch resistance.
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PolyMetal™
PolyMetal™ signage board is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with aluminum face and back. PolyMetal is available in seven painted colors and 3 metallic finishes. The recycled core of PolyMetal will not corrode. These lightweight, durable sheets can be digitallly printed upon.
- Sheet Sizes: 48" x 96", 48" x 120" & 60" x 120"
- Nominal Thicknesses: 0.120" (3 mm), 0.240" (6 mm)**
- Painted Finishes: Black, Green, Red, Blue, Yello, Almond, White
- Metallic Finishes: Brushed Gold, Brushed Silver, Mirror
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Replacing Metal With Plastics
Why Designers Continue To Replace Metal Parts With Engineering Plastics
Mechanical engineers and designers are increasingly replacing existing metals parts with components made from engineering plastics. A common misconception is that this trend is based purely on reducing the initial cost per part, but the reality is quite different. Engineering plastics are often more expensive than metals, but provide benefits such as improved performance, longer part life, and reduced downtime. This long-term, "overall cost of ownership" approach is driving a strong market for engineered plastic solutions.
Here are a few of the product features and benefits that are driving the trend towards increased use of engineering plastics.
Wear Resistance
In high-wear applications, many plastic materials will outperform brass & other metal bearing materials. Plastics such as Nylon, UHMW, PTFE, Acetal and Turcite® offer natural lubricity to increase wear resistance and extend the part life of bearings, rollers, gears, and seals.
Lightweight
When replacing metal parts, plastics will typically reduce the part weight by 30% to 50%.This can translate to significant energy savings when used in applications such as transportation, linear motion, and material handling.
Temperature Resistance
Plastics, ceramics, and composites have been developed which resist both extremely high & extremely low cryogenic temperature ranges with minimal loss of mechanical properties. Materials such as Celazole® PBI can continually operate at up to 750°F, while materials such as Kel-F® PCTFE can operate at -400°F.
Impact Resistance & Shock Absorption
Many plastics and composites offer excellent impact resistance. Materials such as Polycarbonate are used for impact-resistant glazing and shields. Nylon, UHMW and Polyurethane will absorb impact shock and isolate stress points to protect surrounding components.
Insulation Properties
Many plastics have excellent insulation properties, reducing heat, and improving product reliability. Laminates such as G-10/FR-4, GPO-3 and LE Phenolic are used extensively in electrical and transportation industries to insulate from heat and electrical shock. Thermoplastics such as PTFE and Meldin® work well in high-temperature insulating applications.
Corrosion Resistance
Metals are inherently susceptible to corrosion from moisture, acids, and organic solvents. Many plastics were designed specifically to combat these problems. Materials such as PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene, and PTFE offer superior corrosion resistance at an economical price.
Medical Approval
Many plastics have been approved for use in medical applications ranging from heart pump valves to endoscopic instruments. Products meet FDA, USP Class VI, and ISO 10993 standards. Such materials include Radel®, PEEK, Ultem®, and Polycarbonate.
Fire Safe
Dozens of plastic materials have been developed to meet common aircraft, transportation, semiconductor, and UL ratings for flame and smoke safety. Specifications include FAR, FTA, FRA, ASTM, UL and FM. In the semiconductor industry materials meeting the FM-4910 specification have reduced or eliminated the need for costly fire-suppression systems, and thus have reduced overall equipment costs. In some cases, the use of these materials have even reduced insurance costs in high-liability applications. Common flame-retardant and flame-safe materials include: Kydex®, Boltaron®, Halar®, CP7-D, FRPP, Corzan® CPVC, and Kynar® 740 PVDF.
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. These products include: PTFE, PFA, FEP, Halar® and Kynar® PVDF.
Static Control
Several plastics and composites have anti-static qualities to prevent the build up of an electric charge. Products range from conductive materials 102 to 106, and static dissipative 106 to 1010, to highly resistive materials 1010 to 1012.
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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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Sneeze Guard with Metal Frame - MTMC
Premium Sneeze Guard with Metal Frame made in NY Facility. This durable, high-end sneeze guard is suited to hotels, offices, lounges, restaurants, and premium retail establishments. Available as shown or made to your custom-specifications.
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Acetron® MD (metal detectable acetal)
Acetron® MD - This copolymer acetal grade, containing a metal detectable additive, has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by the conventional metal detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs (results may vary depending on the sensitivity of the metal detection system used). Acetron MD presents good mechanical strength, stiffness and impact strength, and it also features a food contact compliant composition.
- Color: Blue
Applications: Food Process Equipment for Funnels, Gears, Guiders, Gripers, and Scrapers
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Tivar® MD - Metal Detectable UHMW-PE
Tivar® MD - Metal Detectable UHMW-PE - Metal-detectable plastics for food processing.
MCAM-Quadrant has extended its portfolio of food-compliant materials with PE-, POM- and PA6-based metal-detectable plastics for food-processing equipment. The materials enable manufacturers to more efficiently address the issue of breakage and wear in equipment parts.
MCAM-Quadrant's new range of metal-detectable (MD) engineering thermoplastics is designed to support the food-processing industry's need for reliable, traceable and cost-effective machine parts. MCAM-Quadrant is the first manufacturer to offer a choice of polyethylene (PE), polyoxymethylene (POM) and polyamide (PA6)-based food-contact-approved MD engineering materials.
The food-processing industry requires plastics equipment parts that will provide a high level resistance to wear and tear, and the cleanliness necessary for today's fast line speeds. At the same time, parts must provide the reassurance of easy detection should fragments or particles break off and fall into the foodstuff during processing.
MCAM-Quadrant's set of three MD modified plastics comprises TIVAR MD, based on ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW); Acetron MD, based on POM; and Nylatron MD, based on PA6. Acetron MD and Nylatron MD are available in a blue colour to aid visual and MD detectability; X-ray detection is also possible.
- TIVAR MD is available in grey colour.
- All materials deliver the necessary MD level for particles as small as 3 x 3 x 3mm.
In addition to food compliancy (according to FDA and EU Directive 2002/72 EC standards), the individual materials offer different advantages, such as good impact resistance, high wear resistance and good machining properties.
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Kydex® 110 Fire-rated metallic sheet
Kydex® 110 Fire-rated metallic sheet .
Super tough, durable KYDEX® 110, a proprietary alloy sheet, brings new dimensions to thermoformers in: formability, rigidity, breakage resistance, chemical resistance and fire retardancy. This high performance thermoplastic sheet is availble in silver, copper and bronze. It passes Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc® Std 94 V-0, 5V (independent lab).
Suggested Applications:
- Aircraft Interiors
- Exhibits and Displays
- Kiosk Housings
- Miscellaneous Applications
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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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Underground Buoyancy Anchoring Kit
Underground Buoyancy Anchoring Kit (UBA Kit) - Gripple's Underground Buoyancy Anchoring kit is a solution which has been specifically engineered to prevent all uplift in any MEP services which are at risk of flotation. - 10 PIECE MINIMUM ORDER
Overview
- Strong - all kits have high load performance for safety and security.
- Lightweight - the kits design ensures that it can be installed without the need for requirement for heavy machinery/tooling.
- Engineered - the Underground Buoyancy Calculator ensures that the selected anchor fully protects against all upwards forces for each individual project.
- Versatility - the anchors are engineered to be suitable for all soil types and the kit can be integrated with all conduit bank systems.
- Simplicity - available in ready to use kits for simpler handling and installation.
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Acetal Sheets & Acetal Rods (Copolymer)
Acetal Sheets and Acetal Rods (aka POM) acetal copolymer plastic sheets and acetal rods provide high strength and stiffness coupled with enhanced dimensional stability and ease of machining. Acetal Rods and Acetal Sheets are also characterized by a low coefficient of friction and good wear properties especially in wet environments. Because of its high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, Acetal is used as a weight-saving metal replacement. Acetal copolymer overcomes the common problem of centerline porosity in large shapes of Acetal Homopolymer (aka Delrin)
- Acetal Copolymer is preferred to Delrin® in high-pressure applications where centerline porosity is a concern.
- Acetal Copolymer is produced under several brand names including Celcon®, Ultraform® & Acetron®.
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Acetal Tubes
Acetal Tubes - Acetal Copolymer Tubes provide high strength and stiffness coupled with enhanced dimensional stability and ease of machining. As a semi-crystalline material, acetal is also characterized by a low coefficient of friction and good wear properties especially in wet environments. Because of its high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, Acetal copolymer tubes are used as a weight-saving metal replacement. Acetal copolymer overcomes the common problem of centerline porosity in large shapes of Acetal Homopolymer (aka Delrin)
- Acetal Copolymer is preferred to Delrin (DuPont brand Acetal Homopolymer) where centerline porosity is a concern.
- Acetal copolymer is produced under several brand names including Celcon, Ultraform & Acetron.
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Acetron® VMX Food Grade POM-C
Acetron® VMX Food Grade POM-C - Engineered plastics with visual, metal, and x-ray detectability. Increase safety and efficiency with the VMX (Visual, Metal, X-Ray) portfolio. MCAM's new VMX polymers enhance your food processing capabilities by bringing three-way detectability and dual food compliance (EU and FDA).
Better performance through a safety-first approach - Food safety is the highest priority for processors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Your reputation is banked on it. Plastic contamination in a food product could mean food recalls, legal penalties, brand damage and even bankruptcy.
Applications: Scrapers, Funnels, Guiders, Grippers, Gear, Extrusion Dies, Cutting Blades
Blue plastics with metal and x-ray detectability.
MCAM's VMX materials unique in the industry, as the only company to offer 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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Aluminum
Aluminum shapes (aluminum plates, bars & profiles) are available for online purchase from Professional Plastics.
Aluminum 6061 is a heat-treatable grade widely used in light to medium strength structural applications. The alloy has good corrosion resistance and weldability and possesses good formability in the 0 to T4 tempers. 6061 does lose appreciable strength when welded and it is replaced by the 5000 series alloys where afterweld strength is a prime consideration. 6061 is used in structural areas where both strength and corrosion resistance is required, truck bodies and frames, and towers.
ALUMINUM ANGLE - ALUMINUM CHANNEL - ALUMINUM FLAT BAR - ALUMINUM HEX BAR - ALUMINUM I-BEAM - ALUMINUM PERFORATED SHEET - ALUMINUM PIPE - ALUMINUM ROUND ROD - ALUMINUM SHEET / PLATE - ALUMINUM SHEET - SAMPLE PACK - ALUMINUM SQUARE BAR - ALUMINUM TREAD BRITE - ALUMINUM TUBE - RECTANGLE ALUMINUM TUBE - ROUND ALUMINUM TUBE - SQUARE
- Price & Availabilty of Metals & Alloys is subject to change.
- Send your Request for Quote Today
- Professional Plastics has warehouse and logistics capabilities in the USA, Singapore and Taiwan.
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Boron Nitride - Combat®
Combat® Boron Nitride is a hot pressed hexagonal Boron Nitride. This material exhibits a unique combination of chemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, making it suitable for a wide range of high-performance industrial applications. Boron Nitride is an advanced synthetic ceramic material provides unique properties such as from high heat capacity and outstanding thermal conductivity combined with easy machinability and superior dielectric strength. Boron Nitride can easily be machined to close tolerances in virtually any shape. After machining, it is ready for use without additional heat treating or firing operations. In inert and reducing atmospheres, Boron Nitride will withstand temperatures over 2,000°C. It is not wet by most molten metals and slags and can therefore be used as a container for most molten metals including aluminium, cryolite, sodium, iron, steel, silicon, boron, tin germanium and copper.
Combat's characteristics depend of the type and amount of binder, overall composition and the type of bond between layers. Backed with industry leading technical support, Combat® is provided by Professional Plastics with a full spectrum of solutions in machinable blanks, as well as, custom finished parts.
Combat® Silicon Nitride comes in five standard grades:
- Combat® AX05 does not use any binder and is self-bonded, offering the highest purity for high-temperature applications. Non-wet by almost all molten metals, AX05 is recommended for applications such as extreme high-temperature insulators and crucibles for high-purity processing
- Combat® M and M26 combine the moisture resistance of silica with the unique properties of boron nitride. Differentiated by the amount of SiO2, Combat M offers unparalleled resistance to thermal shock while Combat M26 offers higher thermal conductivity. M and M26 are ideal for applications requiring extreme and exacting dielectric properties.
- Combat® ZSBN combines the non-wetting properties of boron nitride with the extreme refractory and wear-resistance of zirconia. ZSBN is widely used in a variety of molten metal contact applications.
- Combat® A uses boron nitride as a binder to create a hard, dense yet easily machinable product best used in inert and dry environments. It is ideal for general purpose high-performance applications.
- Combat® HP leverages Boron Nitride's outstanding thermal shock resistance with Calcuim Borate Glass's moisture resistance. HP is ideal for light metal processing applications such as aluminum, magnesium and zinc, particularly electrical insulation applications for up to 1000° C.
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Bronze
Bronze shapes available for online purchase: C510 PHOS BRONZE ROD, C655 SILICON BRONZE ROD, C932 BEARING BRONZE (SAE 660)
- Price & Availabilty of Metals & Alloys is subject to change.
- Send your Request for Quote Today
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Celazole® TU-60 (extruded PBI-PEEK blend)
Celazole® TU-60 (Extruded PBI-PEEK blend) - Celazole TU-60 is a high performance unfilled blend, ideal for applications requiring no fillers. This material works well for complex geometries and offers the best process ability. Ideal for lamp sockets, connectors and back up seals.
- CUSTOM RUN PRODUCT - REQUEST A QUOTE TODAY
- This material is more economical than Celazole U-60 (molded)
- Color: DARK BROWN
- Supplied in Rods & Plates - Contact Us for Pricing and Lead-Times
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Copper
Copper is a reddish colored metal which is malleable and ductile. It has excellent thermal and electrical conductivities and good corrosion resistance. It is found in sulphide ores and as carbonate, arsenide and chloride (abundance in the Earth's crust is 50 ppm). Extraction of the metal involves roasting the ore to produce the oxide, followed by reduction and purification by electrolysis. The element is inert to non-oxidizing acids but reacts with oxidizing agents. In air, it will weather to produce the characteristic green patina of the carbonate. Copper will combine with oxygen on heating to produce CuO at red heat, and Cu2O at elevated temperatures. Pure copper has an electrical conductivity second only to that of silver and hence its main application is in the electrical industry. Copper is also the basis of many important alloys (e.g. brass, bronze and aluminum bronze) and has been traditionally considered to be one of the coinage metals, along with silver and gold, but being more common, is the least valued. It is one of the first metals ever to have been worked by man and is thought to have been mined for more than 5000 years.
- Grades include: C101, C110 (ETP), C145 (Tellurium), C147 (Surfur), C182 (Chromium-Copper)
- Price & Availabilty of Metals & Alloys is subject to change.
- Professional Plastics has warehouse and logistics capabilities in the USA, Singapore and Taiwan.
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CPVC-300 - ESd FM 4910 Sheet
CPVC-300™ - ESd FM 4910 Sheet (General Purpose Grade)
Static Dissipative Plastic - CPVC Sheet
CPVC-300™ FM 4910 is a plastic sheet product that controls static electricity in clean room applications requiring flame retardant clear plastic. These applications include: clean room glazing; machine windows, doors, covers and enclosures; and fabricated desiccators and cabinets. The product is a Factory Mutual 4910* compliant chlorinated polyvinyl chloride sheet coated with SciCron Technologies clear, C-300™ static dissipative coating to prevent charge generation on the sheet surfaces. This controls particulate attraction and prevents electrostatic discharge (ESD) events completely independent of humidity. CPVC-300 - FM 4910 has excellent flammability and smoke generation properties, plus superior chemical resistance, surface hardness, and mar resistance.
*The CPVC substrate used to make this product has been tested according to procedures outlined in the Factory Mutual Clean Room Materials Flammability Test Protocol (Class 4910) and is listed as an approved material in the Factory Mutual Research Approval Guide. It has been formulated to resist fire and to emit low levels of smoke when tested according to this protocol. The C-300 coated product, CPVC-300 - FM-4910, has not been similarily tested by Factory Mutual Research, however, it is very unlikely that the presence of the C-300 coating on the sheet sufaces has any influence on the flammability characteristics of the sheet when tested according to the 4910 protocol. The C-300 coating, which is only one micron thick, is formulated with an incombustible conductive metal oxide which makes up 66% of the coating weight. The remainder of the coating adds less than 0.3 gram of combustible binder per square foot of coated sheet surface. The addition of such a small fractional percentage of combustible material is extremely difficult to detect.
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