Injection Molding Materials | Major Varieties of the Plastic Family
Apply your deep knowledge in the application of plastic injection molding materials offered by First Mold, to produce the products that you see in your mind.
Injection Molding Materials Classification
We classify plastics into different classifications to ease the material selection for you. We cover all the way from standard thermoplastics, which are a great fit for many applications, to custom-engineered thermoplastics and high-performance polymers, each with properties tailored for various conditions.
Future innovations include modified plastics more customized for diverse performance requirements. Developed to make it easy for you to always find the most appropriate choice for your project, the categories cover durability, heat resistance, flexibility and eco-friendly options among other features.
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Injection Molding Materials Comparison Chart
We sincerely hope that you can have a deeper understanding of injection molding materials, as this will be greatly beneficial for your product design. In fact, many of our clients have varying degrees of understanding of plastic materials, and a small portion of them even specify particular material suppliers for us to purchase from. We highly encourage you to do this; at the same time, we can also provide various purchase verifications and material testing certifications.
| Material | Strength | Flexibility | Heat Resistance | Cost | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | High | Medium | High | Medium | Automotive parts, consumer electronics |
| PA | High | High | High | Medium | Gears, bearings |
| POM | High | Medium | High | Medium | Mechanical gears, precision parts |
| PET | High | Low | High | Medium | Beverage bottles, packaging |
| PBT | High | Medium | High | Medium | Electrical components, connectors |
| PP+GF | High | Low | High | Medium | Industrial components, automotive parts |
| POM+GF | Very High | Low | High | High | Gears, high-load mechanical parts |
| PA6+GF | Very High | Low | High | High | Structural components, high-strength parts |
| PA66+GF | Very High | Low | High | High | Automotive components, industrial machinery |
| POM+PTFE | High | Medium | High | High | Low-friction parts, bearings |
| ABS+GF | High | Low | High | Medium | Rugged enclosures, automotive parts |
| PE | Low | High | Low | Low | Packaging, containers |
| TPE | Low | Very High | Low | Medium | Seals, gaskets |
| HDPE | Medium | High | Low | Low | Outdoor furniture, piping |
| LDPE | Low | Very High | Low | Low | Film applications, bags |
| PP | Medium | Very High | Medium | Low | Automotive bumpers, food containers |
| PMMA | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium | Light fixtures, displays |
| TPU | Medium | Very High | Medium | Medium | Phone cases, automotive interiors |
| PC | Very High | Low | Very High | High | Bulletproof glass, eyewear |
| ABS+PC | Very High | Medium | Very High | High | Electronic housings, safety helmets |
| PEEK | Very High | Low | Very High | Very High | Aerospace components, medical implants |
| PPS | Very High | Low | Very High | High | Automotive and aerospace components |
| PC+ABS | Very High | Medium | Very High | High | Automotive interiors, enclosures |
| PEEK+GF | Very High | Low | Very High | Very High | High-performance industrial parts |
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