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Material Type

Abbr

Description & typical applications
 LOCATION    Polycarbonate PC  Transparent &  tough / street lamp covers, safety helmets
 CONTACT    Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride UPVC  Opaque & tough / Fascia fittings & guttering
   Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PVC  Opaque & flexible / shoe soles & electrical insulation

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 Acetal POM  Natural & very tough / Gears & bearings
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 Acrylic

PMMAT  Transparent & brittle / Lenses & car lights
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 Polyamide 6

PA6  Opaque & very tough / Bushes, bearings & curtain fittings
 GOLF CLUB TAGS  Polyamide 6.6 PA6.6  Opaque, tough and rigid / housings & handles
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 Polyethylene low density

LDPE  Waxy tough & flexible / Kitchen ware & sealing lids
 CONCRETE INDUSTRY  Polyethylene high density HDPE  Waxy tough & stiff / Crates & chair seats
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 Styrene Acrylonitrile

SAN  Clear & brittle / Table &  picnic ware
 & PRESENT  Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE  Flexible & tough / Seals & washers

 Polypropylene

PP  Waxy tough & stiff / Beer crates
 PLASTIC MATERIALS  Polystyrene general purpose GPPS  Clear & brittle / Ball point pen barrels
 THE PROCESS  Polystyrene high impact HIPS  Opaque & tough / toys & model kits
 APPLICATION

 Polyphenelene sulphide

PPS  Brown & very strong / Guides & bearings
 GENERAL RECYCLING  Polyphenelene oxide PPO  Tough & stable / Electrical parts
 USEFUL LINKS  Polyether sulphone PES  Clear & tough / Metal replacement parts

 Cellulose Acetate

CA  Clear & tough / Spectacle frames
 Polyamide 12 PA12  Opaque tough & rigid / Air filters & spectacle frames
 

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 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS  Opaque & tough / Phones & computers
 

The above table is a small selection of materials that are available to use and the applications are endless.
 B.P.Y. Plastics actively supports customers through the early stages of a project with advice on design
 and material selection. We have extensive experience of a wide range of commodity and engineering
 plastics, ensuring the correct material is selected.

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