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![Acronyms for Plastics - (abbreviations)]( "Acronyms for Plastics - (abbreviations)")
Acronyms for Plastics - (abbreviations)
| Acronym | Meaning |
| ABA | Poly(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Acrylate) |
| ABS | Poly(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) |
| ACM | Poly(Acrylic Acid Ester Rubber) |
| ACS | Acrylonitrile-Chlorinated Polyethylene-Styrene Terpolymer |
| ACS | American Chemical Society |
| AES | Poly(Acrylonitrile Ethylene Styrene) or Poly(Acrylonitrile Ethylene Propylene Styrene) |
| AMMA | Poly(Acrylonitrile Methyl Methacrylate) |
| AN | Acrylonitrile |
| AO | Antioxidant |
| APET | Amorphous Polyethylene Terephthlate |
| API | American Petroleum Institute |
| ARP | Poly(Arylterephthalate) Copolyester |
| AS | Antistatic |
| ASA | Poly(Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile) |
| ASTM | American Society for Testing and Materials |
| BDMA | Benzyl Dimethyl Amine (Epoxy Cure Accelerator) |
| BGE | Butyl Glycidyl Ether |
| BIIR | Bromobutyl Rubber |
| BMC | Bulk Molding Compound |
| BMI | Bismaleimide |
| BOPP | Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (Film) |
| BR | Polybutadiene Rubber |
| CAB | Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| CA | Cellulose Acetate |
| CAP | Cellulose Acetate Propionate |
| CF | Cresol Formaldehyde |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR has provisions dealing with food contact of polymers) |
| CGE | Cresol Glycidyl Ether |
| CHDM | Cyclohexanedimethanol |
| CIIR | Chlorobutyl Rubber |
| CMC | Carboxymethyl Cellulose |
| CM | Chlorinated Polyethylene Rubber |
| CM | Compression Molded |
| CN | Cellulose Nitrate |
| CO | Epichlorohydrin Rubber (Homopolymer) |
| COF | Coefficient of Friction |
| CP | Cellulose Propionate |
| CPE | Chlorinated Polyethylene |
| CPVC | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride |
| CR | Polychloroprene Rubber |
| CSA | Canadian Standards Associates |
| CS | Casein |
| CSM | Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber |
| CTE | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
| CTFE | Chlorortrifluoroethylene |
| CTI | Comparative Tracking Index |
| CVD | Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| DAM | Dry As Molded (often applied to nylon) |
| DAP | Diallyl Phthalate |
| DDS | Diaminodiphenyl Sulfone (Epoxy Cure Agent) |
| DGEBA | Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol A |
| DIN | Deutches Institut für Normung |
| DTUL | Deflection Temperature Under Load |
| EAA | Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer |
| EBAC | Poly(Ethylene Butyl Acrylate) |
| EC | Ethyl Cellulose |
| ECN | Epoxy Cresol Novolac |
| ECO | Epichlorohydrin Rubber (Ethylene Oxide Copolymer) |
| ECTFE | Poly(Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene) (aka Halar) |
| EEA | Poly(Ethylene-Ethyl Acrylate) |
| EEW | Epoxy Equivalent Weight (Also called WPE) |
| EMAAA | Ethylene Acid Terpolymer |
| EMAC | Poly(Ethylene Methyl Acrylate) |
| EMCM | Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Cyclohexene Methyl Acrylate |
| EMI | Electromagnetic Interference |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency (US Government) |
| EPDM | Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer Rubber |
| EP | Epoxy; Epoxide |
| EPM | Ethylene Propylene Copolymer |
| EPN | Epoxy Phenol Novolac |
| EPS | Expanded Polystyrene |
| ESCR | Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance |
| ETFE | Poly(Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) (aka Tefzel) |
| ETPU | Engineering Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
| EVAC | Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer |
| EVA | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer |
| EVAL | Poly(Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol) |
| EVOH | Poly(Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol) |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration (US Government) |
| FEP | Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene |
| FF | Furan Formaldehyde |
| FMQ | Fluorosilicone Rubber |
| FPM | Fluorocarbon Rubber |
| FPVC | Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride |
| FR | Flame Retardant |
| FVMQ | Fluorosilicone Rubber |
| FZ | Fluorinated Polyphosphazene Rubber |
| GFR | Glass Fiber Reinforced |
| GP | General Purpose |
| GPO | Propylene Oxide Rubber |
| GPPS | General Purpose Polystyrene |
| HAI | High Amp Arc Ignition |
| HALS | Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer |
| HDPE | High Density Polyethylene |
| HDT | Heat Deflection Temperature or Heat Distortion Temperature |
| HFP | Hexafluoropropylene |
| HIPS | High Impact Polystyrene |
| HNBR | Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber) |
| HRE | Rockwell E Hardness Number |
| HRM | Rockwell M Hardness Number |
| HRR | Rockwell R Hardness Number |
| HVAR | High Voltage Arc Resistance to Ignition |
| HVTR | High Voltage Tracking Rate |
| HWI | Hot Wire Ignition |
| IBS | Interactive Blowing System |
| IIR | Butyl Rubber |
| IM | Injection Molded |
| IMR | Internal Mold Release |
| ISO | International Standards Organization |
| LCP | Liquid Crystal Polymer |
| LDPE | Low Density Polyethylene |
| LLDPE | Linear Low Density Polyethylene |
| LMDPE | Linear Medium Density Polyethylene |
| MD | Metal Deactivator |
| MDPE | Medium Density Polyethylene |
| MEKP | Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (Thermoset Curing Agent) |
| MFD | Microfloppy Diskettes |
| MFI | Melt Flow Index |
| MF | Melamine-Formaldehyde |
| MVTR | Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate |
| MWD | Molecular Weight Distribution |
| NASA | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (US) |
| NB | No Break (Applied to Impact Test Results) |
| NBR | Nitrile Rubber (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber) |
| NHFR | Non-Halogen Flame Retardant |
| NHT | High Temperature Nylon |
| NSF | National Sanitation Foundation (nonregulatory agency) |
| OB | Optical Brightener |
| ODP | Ozone Depletion Potential |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| OPP | Oriented Polypropylene (Film) |
| OPS | Oriented Polystyrene (Film) |
| OSHA | Occupation Safety and Health Administration (US Government) |
| PAEK | Polyarylether |
| PAEK | Polyaryletherketone |
| PAI | Polyamide-Imide |
| PAMS | Poly(Alpha Methylstyrene) |
| PAN | Polyacrylonitrile |
| PA | Polyacrylate |
| PA | Polyamide (Nylon) |
| PARA | Polyarylamide (polyaramide) |
| PASA | Polyamide, Semi-Aromatic (Nylon) |
| PAS | Polyarylsulfone |
| PASU | Polyarylsulfone |
| PBGA | Plastic Ball Grid Array |
| PBI | Polybenzimidazole |
| PB | Polybutadiene |
| PB | Polybutene-1 |
| PBT | Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| PCB | Printed Circuit Board |
| PC | Polycarbonate |
| PCP | Post-Consumer Plastic |
| PCR | Post-Consumer Resin |
| PCTFE | Polychlorortrifluoroethylene (aka Kel-F) |
| PCTG | Glycol-Modified PCT |
| PCT | Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate |
| PCU | Polycarbonate Urethane |
| PDAP | Poly(Diallyl Phthalate) |
| PDSM | polydimethylsiloxane (Silicone) |
| PEBA | Polyether Block Amide |
| PEEK | Polyetheretherketone |
| PEF | Process Engineered Fuel |
| PEG | Polyethylene Glycol |
| PEI | Polyetherimide (aka Ultem) |
| PEKEKK | Polyetherketoneetherketoneketone |
| PEKK | Polyetherketoneketone |
| PEK | Polyetherketone |
| PEN | Polyethylene Naphthalate |
| PEO | Poly(Ethylene Oxide) |
| PEOX | Poly(Ethylene Oxide) |
| PE | Polyethylene |
| PES | Polyethersulfone |
| PESU | Polyethersulfone |
| PETG | PET Modified with CHDM |
| PET | Polyethylene Terephthalate |
| PEX | Cross-linked Polyethylene |
| PFA | Perfluoroalkoxy |
| PFPE | Polyperfluoropolyether |
| PF | Phenol Formaldehyde (Phenolic) |
| PIB | Polyisobutylene |
| PI | Polyimide |
| PIR | Polyisocyanurate Foam |
| PISU | Polyimidesulfone |
| PMMA | Polymethylmethacrylate (aka acrylic, plexiglass) |
| PMP | Polymethylpentene |
| PNR | Polynorborane Rubber |
| POB | Poly(p-Oxybenzoate) |
| POM | Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) |
| PO | Polyolefin |
| POP | Point of Purchase (Marketing Displays) |
| PPA | Polyphthalamide |
| PPE | Polyphenylene Ether |
| PPF | Phenol-Furfural |
| PPG | Polypropylene Glycol |
| PPO | Polyphenylene Oxide (aka Noryl) |
| PPOX | Polypropylene Oxide |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| PPS | Polyphenylene Sulfide ( aka Techtron, Ryton) |
| PPSU | Polyphenylsulfone |
| PRF | Plastics Recovery Facility |
| PS | Polystyrene |
| PSU | Polysulfone |
| PTFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene (aka Teflon) |
| PTMG | Polytetramethylene Glycol |
| PTT | Polytrimethylene Terephthalate |
| PU | Polyurethene |
| PUR | Polyurethene |
| PVAC | Poly(Vinyl Acetate) |
| PVAL | Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) |
| PVB | Poly(Vinyl Butyral) |
| PVCA | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Acetate) |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| PVDC | Polyvinylidene Chloride |
| PVDF | Polyvinylidene Fluoride (aka Kynar, Symalit) |
| PVFM | Poly(Vinyl Formal) |
| PVK | Polvinylcarbazole |
| PVOH | Polyvinyl Alcohol |
| PVP | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| PZ | Polyphosphazene Rubber |
| RH | Relative Humidity |
| RIM | Reaction Injection Molding |
| RPVC | Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride |
| RRIM | Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding |
| RTI | Relative Thermal Index (UL test) |
| RTPU | Rigid Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
| RTV | Room Temperature Vulcanizing (Silicone) |
| SAN | Poly(Styrene Acrylonitrile) |
| SBC | Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer |
| SBS | Poly(Styrene Butadiene Styrene) |
| SB | Styrene-Butadiene |
| SEBS | Poly(Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene) Elastomer |
| SI | Silicone |
| SIS | Poly(Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene) Elastomer |
| SI | System International (a subset of metric units) |
| SMA | Poly(Styrene Maleic Anhydride) |
| SMC | Sheet Molding Compound |
| SMMA | Styrene Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer |
| SMS | Styrene-a-Methylstyrene |
| SPS | Syndiotactic Polystyrene |
| SPU | Segmented Polyurethane |
| TAIC | Triallyl Isocyanurate |
| TEEE | Ether Ester Block Copolymer (Thermoplastic Elastomer) |
| TEEE | Thermoplastic Elastomer Ether Ester Block Copolymer |
| TEO | Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| TES | Thermoplastic Styrenic Elastomer |
| TFE | Polytetrafluoroethylene (aka PTFE, Teflon) |
| TM | Transfer Molded |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| TPI | Thermoplastic Polyimide |
| TPO | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (often applied to elastomers) |
| TP | Thermoplastic |
| TPUR | Thermoplastic Polyurethene (often applied to elastomers) |
| TPU | Thermoplastic Polyurethene (often applied to elastomers) |
| TPV | Thermoplastic Vulcanizate |
| TS | Thermoset |
| TYS | Tensile Yield Strength |
| UF | Urea Formaldehyde |
| UHMW | Ultra High Molecular Weight (often applied to polyethylene) |
| ULDPE | Ultra Low Density Polyethylene |
| UL | Underwriters Laboratory |
| UP | Unsaturated Polyester (Thermoset) |
| USDA | United States Department of Agriculture |
| UTS | Ultimate Tensile Strength |
| UV | Ultraviolet |
| VCEMA | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Ethylene-Methyl Acrylate) |
| VCE | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Ethylene) |
| VCMA | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Methyl Acrylate) |
| VCVAC | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acrylate) |
| VCVDC | Poly(Vinyl Chloride-Vinylidene Chloride) |
| VHMW | Very High Molecular Weight (often applied to polyethylene) |
| WPE | Weight per Epoxide (also called EEW) |
| XLPE | Cross-linked Polyethylene |
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Bev-A-Line® Tubing
Bev-A-Line IV & V HT® - Clear and Flexible High Purity Process Tubing is lightweight, high clarity, and transparent. It provides higher-pressure and vacuum capabilities than other products on the market. Bev-A-Line IV & V HT is coextruded to combine the benefits of two tubes in one seamless product. Bev-A-Line meets FDA,
USDA, National Formulary and USP standards for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, laboratory and medical
device usage.
- XX is Black (it has a Hytrel liner).
- IV is Natural Clear Flexible coextruded tubing
- VHT is Natural (similar to IV but designed to compete with Tygon Vendflow E 70 V CE.
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![Cutting Boards HDPE (Generic)]( "Cutting Boards HDPE (Generic)")
Cutting Boards HDPE (Generic)
Cutting boards are made from premium HDPE sheet with a textured surface. Sanitary HDPE cutting boards are used in a wide of applications -- from home use to commercial food preparation, and food packing & handling equipment.
HDPE can be ordered in three standard sheet sizes:
- 48" x 96" sheets (gauge sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1")
- 48" x 120" sheets (gauge sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1")
- 60" x 120" sheets
We also offer custom-cutting services to provide you with the exact sheet size you need.
- Professional Plastics offers generic cutting boards as well as, premium brands such as Sanatec, Sanalite & King.Cutting boards are made from premium HDPE sheet with a textured surface. Sanitary HDPE cutting boards are used in a wide of applications -- from home use to commercial food preparation, and food packing & handling equipment.
HDPE can be ordered in three standard sheet sizes:
- 48" x 96" sheets (gauge sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1")
- 48" x 120" sheets (gauge sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1")
- 60" x 120" sheets
We also offer custom-cutting services to provide you with the exact sheet size you need.
- Professional Plastics offers generic cutting boards as well as, premium brands such as Sanatec, Sanalite & King.
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DuraSurf™ BSR Tape
DuraSurf™ BSR Tapes are specifically designed to meet the demands of the automotive industry to help eliminate Buzz, Squeak and Rattle issues with auto interiors. DuraSurf™ BSR helps eliminate wear and noise between dissimilar materials, eliminate warranty issues, allow movement in adjoining parts, protect painted surfaces, reduce marring and help extend vehicle life. Tapes are easily die-cuttable and can fit into existing designs. The DuraSurf™ BSR tapes are tested to all of the major automotive specifications including GM9985804, GM6419M, Ford ESB-M3G123-B, Chrysler MS-CH612 and GMW 16879.
- Available Thicknesses: 003" (.076 mm), .005" (.127 mm), .010" (.25 mm), .015" (.38 mm), .020" (.5 mm)
- Avaiable Widths: All dimensions between 1/4" (6.35 mm) and 24" (610 mm) wide.
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![FRP Wall & Ceiling Panels & Profiles]( "FRP Wall & Ceiling Panels & Profiles")
FRP Wall & Ceiling Panels & Profiles
FRP Panels (fiberglass reinforced plastic) FRP wall and celiling panels are available from Professional Plastics. We are a distributor of Sequentia brand FRP & can cross-reference other brands if necessary (click here to view FRP Cross Reference Chart) Structoglas FRP, is an easy-to-clean wall and ceiling panel made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. Structoglas will not rot, corrode, stain, dent, peel, or splinter in the toughest conditions. Structoglas panels install as easily as common wall board on solid substrates. Structoglas is available in different colors and finishes, and can be cut and drilled for easy installation. Accessories such as moldings and rivets are also available to complete the installation.
Class A Fire Rated Embossed
Structoglas FRFR -
Many building codes require that interior finish products meet a Class A, B, or C fire rating. This is defined by flame spread and smoke development and the test results determine how the product is rated. The lower the flame spread and smoke development, the higher the rating.
Structoglas FRFR (Class A fire rating) is accepted by all major building codes for use where fire ratings require a Class A rating - per the ASTM E-84 test method.
Class C Fire Rated Embossed
Structoglas FTST -
Many building codes require that interior finish products meet a Class A, B, or C fire rating. This is defined by flame spread and smoke development and the test results determine how the product is rated. The lower the flame spread and smoke development, the higher the rating.
Structoglas FTST panels (Class C fire rating) meet all minimum building codes and USDA/FSIS requirements.
Class A Fire Rated Smooth
Structoglas FSI -
Structoglas FSI (Class A fire rating) has a smooth finish and is acceptable for use as wall and ceiling panels.
Class C Fire Rated Smooth
Structoglas FSQ -
Structoglas FSQ (Class C fire rating) has a smooth finish and is acceptable for use as a wall and ceiling panel.
Class C Fire Rated Pre-Laminated Panels
Structoply
Structoply is fabricated by laminating a Structoglas frp panel to a rigid substrate, such as oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, or fluted polypropylene. The resulting Structoply panel has structural strength and rigidity, allowing fast and easy installation directly to studs on the wall or ceiling.
Structoply is used in a wide variety of applications where durability and ease of installation are a must.
Titebond® FRP Adhesive
Number One Recommended Adhesive in the Industry!
Formulated with proprietary emulsion polymers specifically designed for FRP substrates
Vinyl Moldings
For professional looking panel installations, and maximum moisture sealing effectiveness, use Structoglas color coordinated, non-staining vinyl moldings and rivets.
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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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Hydex® 4101 PBT
Hydex® 4101 offers excellent mechanical properties combined with good chemical resistance. PBT-P has good impact resistance and toughness, low coefficient of friction & wear, and does not need lubrication. It also is resistant to chemicals, chlorine, water, and steam.
Hydex® 4101L is an internally-lubricated version designed for use in higher wear resistance, PV range, and lower coefficient of friction applications.
- Standard Lengths: 4 feet, and 8 feet
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Mechetec® LF13
Mechetec® LF13 - Acetal Homopolymer, 13% PTFE Powder filled — Low friction, FDA Compliant, brown color
Mechetec Lf-13 utilizes a powdered PTFE at a 13% loading and is compliant with both FDA and USDA regulations at a cost that is up to 33% less than other filled acetal products, making it the workhorse of Polymer Industries's enhanced wear acetal product family.
Mechetec® Acetal (polyoxy-methylene) offers design engineers a superior blend of strength, stiffness, lubricity, and dimensional stability. These properties, along with inherent machining ease, have made Mechetec one of the most widely used engineering grade thermoplastics.
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Nyloil® (Green) Oil-Filled Cast Nylon
NYCAST® NYLOIL® is the very first oil-filled cast nylon, introduced to North America 25 years ago. Often copied, never equaled, CNL's NYLOIL is carefully dispersed with an oil-based lubricant during the manufacturing process. The result is a highly crystalline, internally lubricated, high-strength polymer with enhanced wear and reduced friction properties.
NYLOIL is offered in grades tailored to specific applications:
- NYLOIL (Green) - ideal for most anti-friction applications
- NYLOIL FG (Natural) - specified for direct contact with food - FDA and USDA 3A compliant
- NYLOIL MDX (Gray or Blue) - designed for slightly higher load capabilities
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Nyloil® MDX (Gray or Blue) Oil-Filled Nylon
NYLOIL MDX (Gray or Blue) - oil-filled cast nylon designed for slightly higher load capabilities.
Nyloil oil-filled cast nylon, is carefully dispersed with an oil-based lubricant during the manufacturing process. The result is a highly crystalline, internally lubricated, high-strength polymer with enhanced wear and reduced friction properties.
NYLOIL is offered in grades tailored to specific applications:
- NYLOIL MDX (Gray or Blue) - designed for slightly higher load capabilities (as sold here)
Other Grades Include:
- NYLOIL (Green) - ideal for most anti-friction applications
- NYLOIL FG (Natural) - specified for direct contact with food - FDA and USDA 3A compliant
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Nylon®, Oil-Filled - Green (Generic)
Oil-Filled Nylon (green Color): - A special formulation of Liquid Lubricant encapsulated during manufacture, provides for true lubrication at the bearing surface. It is offered for applications where maintenance lubrication is difficult or impossible. Oil-filled Nylon also, limits moisture adsorption, making it an ideal bearing material for submerged or critical tolerance applications.
- Also See Nyloil® Green
- Oil-Filled Nylon is also available in NATURAL-OIL for Food Contact applications. The absence of Pigment (NATURAL COLOR) permits this grade to conform with FDA Regulations 21 CFR, Sec. 177.15 and USDA 3A Sanitary Standards 20-17 for direct contact with food. See Nyloil FG Food Grade
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Nylon, Oil-Filled - Natural (Generic) FDA
Oil-Filled Nylon in NATURAL Color for Food Contact applications. The absence of Pigment (NATURAL COLOR) permits this grade to conform with FDA Regulations 21 CFR, Sec. 177.15 and USDA 3A Sanitary Standards 20-17 for direct contact with food.
Typical Applications:
- FDA Compliant Bearings and Bushings
- Replacement for Stainless Steel in Food Processing Applications:
- Bottling, Canning, Packing, Processing Lines
- Friction / Wear Parts
- Gears, Sprockets and Rotational Parts
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Protect-A-Lamp Fluorescent Light Tube Guards
Clear, unbreakable polycarbonate sleeves for protection against fluorescent lamp breakage by retaining the shattered glass and phosphors. Protect-A-Lamp sleeves keep out dirt, dust and insects, reducing cleaning and minimizing lamp replacement due to accidental breakage. PAL's meet all OSHA, FDA, National Electrical Code and USDA requirements. Polycarbonate composition qualifies the lamp as self-extinguishing by ASTM D 635 Test.
Protect-A-Lamp sleeves provide exposed lamps protection against dirt, dust, bugs and flying insects. They reduce cleaning cycles and minimize lamp replacement due to breakage. These sleeves are for use in Museums, Art Galleries, Libraries, Department Stores, Food Processing Plants, Schools, Hospitals and other areas where contamination may occur due to lamp breakage.
Colors: Clear, Red, Green, Blue, Pink, Gold, Yellow, Clear-UVA-7 (Ultraviolet Filtering)
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Proteus® Layflat Polypropylene
Proteus® LF PP (Lay Flat Polypropylene) is a proprietary Stable Machine Grade (SMG) formulated homopolymer sheet that exhibits superior dimensional stability and flatness after aggressive fabrication. Proteus LF PP has excellent chemical and moisture resistance and is FDA and USDA compliant. Proteus® LF PP was designed to target applications where standard PP plate and sheet products cannot hold dimensional stability tolerances specified. Ultimately Proteus® LF PP will allow for faster cycle times, increase unmanned machine hours and eliminate costly secondary part finishing operations ultimately resulting in lower part cost.
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![PTFE Glass Fabric]( "PTFE Glass Fabric")
PTFE Glass Fabric
Designed for a wide range of applications, Taconic TFE-GLASS™ Fabric is available in several grades to match specific performance requirements.
Taconic utilizes two PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) formulations: TEFLON® &
FLUON®. - These deliver classic PTFE high-perfomance characteristics, including:
Non-stick surface.
-100°F(-73°C) to 500°F(260°C) - Chemically inert.
High tensile strength.
Grades:
Premium Grade TFE-GLASS™ Fabric
Featuring an extra-heavy coating of PTFE, Taconic premium-grade TFE-GLASS™ fabric delivers a super-smooth surface, perfect for advanced applications, including:
- Release sheets for cooking and baking applications
- Laminate separator sheets
- Specialized heat sealing
- Demanding, non-stick applications
Standard Grade TFE-GLASS™ Fabric: -
With a smooth surface and superb non-stick properties, Taconic standard grade TFE-GLASS™ fabric serves the widest range of applications, including:
Release sheets on heat-sealing machines and laminate presses
Non-stick surfaces for paints, adhesives, and food products
Gaskets, seals and bearings for chemicals, oils and gases
Thermal insulation for high-temperature and chemical-resistant applications
Covers for hot plates, platens, chutes, hoppers, troughs and rolls
Mechanical Grade TFE-GLASS™ Fabric -
Designed to deliver resistance to high temperatures and chemicals, Taconic mechanical grade TFE-GLASS™ fabric utilizes a medium coating of PTFE.
Typical applications include: chemical-resistant laboratory aprons and protective curtains, for:
Bottle washers and paint spraying curtains
Food packaging
Acid protection
Economy Grade TFE-GLASS™ Fabrics:
Providing a light coat of PTFE, Taconic economy grade fabrics are designed for large volume applications which require cost efficiency, yet still need high performance.
Typical uses include:
Leaders for processing paper, plastics, metallic foils and cloth
Separator sheets for processing uncured rubber
The manufacture of abrasive wheels
Crease and Tear Resistant
TFE-GLASS™ Fabric:
Provides an unusually flexible material for use in applications which demand: high tear-strength and good flex-life.
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![Radel® R-5500 - PPSU Rod & Sheet]( "Radel® R-5500 - PPSU Rod & Sheet")
Radel® R-5500 - PPSU Rod & Sheet
Radel® R-5500 polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is an amorphous high performance thermoplastic offering better impact resistance and chemical resistance than polysulfone and polyetherimide (Ultem* PEI). Radel R has virtually unlimited steam sterilizability. This factor makes it an excellent choice for medical devices as steam autoclaves are widely used to sterilize medical devices. Radel R is stocked in natural (bone white) and available in transparent and custom colors. It is commonly used in sterilization trays, dental and surgical instrument handles, and in fluid handling coupling and fitting applications. It is suitable for use in electronic assembly equipment and devices that must withstand solder temperatures. Radel has a heat deflection temperature of 405°F (207°C).
Applications:
- Medical Wands: - Radel rod is intricately machined into smooth, comfortable handles used as structural components in medical applications. These handles offer superior impact resistance and autoclavability. (Prior material: Stainless Steel)
- Endoscopic Probe Positioning Ferrule - For endoscopic surgical devices, a positioning ferrule on the instrument handle is intricately machined from Radel R rod. (Prior material: Stainless Steel)
- Biocompatible Medical Applications, such as insulin pens, blood glucometers, tubing, sterilization trays, and cauterization devices.
- End caps and other small components for filtering equipment used in the pharmaceutical, electronics and food industries. (Prior materials: Stainless steel, Ultem* PEI)
Engineering Notes:
Although Radel R has been approved for use in a variety of medical devices, it is not USDA compliant and so it is not appropriate for food contact applications.
- Radel is not a wear material, and its properties degrade when exposed to sunlight.
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![Regulatory Compliance Information]( "Regulatory Compliance Information")
Regulatory Compliance Information
Regulatory Compliance & Agency Approval Information for Plastic Materials
Professional Plastics & MCAM-Quadrant EPP materials are commonly used in processing equipment and products requiring various types of regulatory agency compliance. We routinely work with these agencies to assure the widest variety of our products are recognized as being compliant——giving designers the broadest selection candidate materials. A brief overview of the six most common agencies is provided below. Additionally, we have specific product listings with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ASTM and many global manufacturers such as Ford, General Electric, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas. Professional Plastics can work with customers to develop unique product / quality specifications requiring testing, inspection and certifications.
FDA
FDA (Food & Drug Administration) takes responsibility for determining whether and how manufactured materials may be used in contact with food products. Definitions for proper use are found in a series of regulations published annually under Government Regulations (CFR) 21. The FDA provide certain specifications regarding composition, additives, and properties. A material which meets these standards can then be stated as FDA COMPLIANT. End-users should note that it is their responsibility to use the product in a manner compatible with FDA guidelines.
USDA
USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) has jurisdiction over equipment used in federally inspected meat and poultry processing plants, and over packaging materials used for such products. Materials used in this equipment are approved on an individual basis. Determining suitability for use of components and the materials from which they are made is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer. On request, MCAM-Quadrant will supply a Âôletter of guaranteeÂ" for a MCAM-Quadrant product listed as USDA compliant. This letter certifies that the material meets applicable FDA criteria. Supporting documentation as may be required by the Food Safety Inspection Service of USDA, is also available.
CANADA AG
Agriculture Canada (Food Production and Inspection Branch of the Canadian Government) is the Canadian government agency equivalent to the USDA. As with the USDA, plastic materials are approved per material for a group of related applications, such as Acetron® GP acetal (material) for meat and poultry processing (application).
3A-Dairy
3A-Dairy is a voluntary organization that provides standards of construction for milk, cheese, butter and ice cream processing equipment. The organization covers the requirements of plastic materials for multiple-use as product contact surfaces in equipment for production, processing, and handling of milk and milk products. The criteria for approval of plastic materials are specified in 3A standard 20-18, and include: cleanability, bacterial treatment, repeat use conditions, and FDA compliance. Materials are tested for compliance by the material supplier. Supporting documentation must be available as required by a food inspector.
NSF
NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) sets standards for all direct and indirect drinking water additives. Manufacturers who provide equipment displaying the NSF symbol have applied to the NSF for device approval to a specific standard. The approval is issued for the finished product (device) in a specific use (application). To obtain device approval, all components within the device must comply with the Standard. Establishing compliance of the equipmentÂ's components can be accomplished in one of two ways:
- The component has been tested to the Standard by the component supplier and is certified as such.
- The equipment manufacturer must supply documentation that the component meets the Standard, If any testing is required, it must be completed by the equipment manufacturer.
The NSF maintains numerous standards. Three standards which we frequently encounter and to which some of our products have been tested are:
- 51 Plastics in Food Equipment
- 61 Drinking Water System Components—Health Effects
- 14 Manufacture of Fittings and for Accessories other than Pipe Fittings
USP Class VI
USP (U.S. Pharmacopoeia) Class VI judges the suitability of plastic material intended for use as containers or accessories for parenteral preparations. Suitability under USP Class VI is typically a base requirement for medical device manufacturers.
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