Plastic Materials

Vplast: Your Partner in Plastic Injection Molding

We're equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools for processing a wide range of polymers. Our expertise in plastic materials allows us to select the most suitable production material for each project, guiding clients toward the best solution for their specific needs.

The Plastic Materials We Work With:

Polypropylene (PP)

Polystyrene (PS)

Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)

Acrylonitrile-Styrene (AS)

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Polyamide (PA)

Polyoxymethylene (POM)

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)

Polyetherimide (PEI)

PP

PP

Name: POLYPROPYLENE
Acronym: PP
Types:

Homopolymer Polypropylene,
Copolymer Polypropylene,
Random Copolymer Polypropylene (transparent)

Main Applications:

Food packaging,
Crates, pipes,
Automotive parts (often with reinforcing fillers)

Name: POLYSTYRENE
Acronym: PS
Types:

Crystal PS: Fully transparent, very rigid but brittle
HIPS: High Impact Polystyrene loses transparency due to the addition of butadiene rubber to improve impact resistance

Main Applications:

Toys;
Laboratory capsules;
Coat hangers;
Office equipment;
Disposable cutlery;
Cups;
Displays.

PS

PS

SAN

SAN

Name: STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE
Acronym: SAN
Characteristics:

High transparency
Good chemical resistance
High rigidity
High surface hardness

Main Applications:

Refrigerator parts;
Shelf dividers;
Light covers;
Cosmetic packaging;
Kitchenware.

Name: ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE
Acronym: ABS
Characteristics:

Can be chrome-plated
High surface gloss
UV resistant
Impact resistant
Dimensional stability
Chemical resistance

Main Applications:

Toys, consumer goods
Telephones
Coat hangers
Protective helmets
Automotive industry
Interior door panels
Seat components
Instrument panels
Household appliances

ABS

ABS

ASA

ASA

Name: ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
Acronym: ASA
Characteristics:

A thermoplastic developed as an alternative to ABS with improved UV resistance. It offers excellent mechanical and aesthetic properties. Particularly known for its outstanding weather resistance, making it suitable for outdoor applications exposed to UV radiation.

Advantages:

Impact resistance
Excellent dimensional stability
Highly resistant to chemicals
High resistance to heat and aging
Excellent UV resistance
Long-term stability and heat resistance
Color stability
Mechanical properties comparable to ABS
High gloss
Good colorability
Chemical resistance
Low specific gravity

Name: POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Acronym: PMMA
Characteristics:

Exceptional optical properties
Transparency and surface brilliance
Rigid
Relatively brittle
Abrasion resistant
UV stable when exposed

Main Applications:

Safety glass
Optics
Displays

PMMA

PMMA

PA

PA

Name: POLYAMIDE
Acronym: PA
Main Types of Polyamides:

PA 6
PA 6.6

PA11 – PA12
PA 4.6
PA6.10 - PA6.12

Characteristics:

Resistance to aging at high temperatures and over time
High strength and rigidity
Toughness, even at low temperatures
High fluidity
Excellent dielectric properties
Abrasion resistance
Chemical resistance
Resistance to chemical agents such as gasoline, oils, and fragrances
Water absorption

Applications:

Components for the automotive industry
Parts for the electrical and electronic sectors
Connectors and terminals
Technical components in general

Name: POLYOXYMETHYLENE
Acronym: POM
Characteristics:

High mechanical resistance, rigidity, and hardness
Excellent ductility and toughness
Good dimensional stability
Low hygroscopicity
Excellent dielectric and electrical insulation properties
Food-grade, physiologically inert material for contact
Can be used in water at 80°C
Fatigue resistance
Abrasion and wear resistance
Long-term dimensional stability

Advantages:

High tensile strength with rigidity and toughness
Good resistance to impacts and solvents
Shiny molded surface
Low static and dynamic friction coefficients (slippery)
Suitable for replacing die-cast metal components

Applications:

Gears
Springs
Chains
Screws
Handles
Zippers
Clamps
Fuel pumps
Inhalers
Furniture sliding guides

POM

POM

PC

PC

Name: POLYCARBONATE
Acronym: PC

Characteristics:

High strength, making it resistant to impacts and fractures
High heat resistance
Good dimensional stability
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Excellent machinability
Optical transparency
Excellent fire resistance
Poor UV resistance

Applications:

Automotive industry
Electrical industry
Household appliances
Consumer goods and home items
Safety equipment
Medical sector
Lighting
Compact discs

Name: POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
Acronym: PBT
Characteristics:

Good chemical resistance
Excellent rigidity and hardness
High wear resistance
Solvent resistance
High resistance to continuous operating temperatures
Excellent resistance to creep, even at high temperatures
High rigidity
Good friction properties
Abrasion resistance
High dimensional stability
Good resistance to atmospheric agents

Applications:

Electrical and electronic applications
Automotive industry

PBT

PBT

PPO

PPO

Name: POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE
Acronym: PPO

Characteristics:

High resistance to acids and bases
Excellent electrical properties
Exceptional dimensional stability
Very low moisture absorption
Temperature resistance range (80–220°C)
Excellent electrical properties across a wide frequency range
Flame-resistant and self-extinguishing (UL-94 VO rating)
Low shrinkage, excellent dimensional stability
High resistance to hydrolysis
Low water absorption and resistance to hot water
High hydrolysis stability
Reasonable chemical resistance

Applications:

Impellers and pump bodies
Radiator components
Circuit breaker casings
Lamp supports
Speaker enclosures and grilles
Dishwasher components

Name: POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE
Acronym: PPS
Characteristics:

Good chemical resistance
Low moisture absorption
Naturally flame-retardant
Extremely high maximum operating temperature in air (220°C continuously, up to 260°C for short periods)
High mechanical strength, creep resistance, and rigidity, even at high temperatures
Excellent wear and friction performance
Exceptional chemical and hydrolysis resistance
Very good dimensional stability
Excellent dielectric and electrical insulation properties
High resistance to strong energy radiation

Applications:

Electrical and electronic components
Automotive industry parts
Engine components
Surgical instruments
Applications in contact with drinking water

PPS

PPS

LCP

LCP

Name: LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
Acronym: LCP

Characteristics:

Exceptionally stable and precise dimensions
Extremely high chemical resistance
Exceptional resistance to high temperatures
Suitable for thin-walled products and components
High rigidity, even in applications with very thin walls
Low thermal expansion coefficient
Intrinsically flame-retardant
Amorphous grades are transparent but less performant
Lower linear expansion coefficient compared to steel

Applications:

Connectors
Switches
LED and lamp supports
Coils
Sensors
Barrier structures for fuel and gas
Highly stressed mechanical, thermal, and electrical components for automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, optical fiber, and lighting industries
Electrical and optical industries
Electrical and electronic components
Medical applications, including sterilizable containers and components
Preferred for use over certain metals, thermoplastic polymers, and thermosets due to unique properties unattainable with other materials

Name: POLYETHERIMIDE
Acronym: PEI
Performance Characteristics:

Extremely strong and rigid
High dielectric rigidity
Easy to machine and fabricate
Resistant to hydrolysis when exposed to hot water and steam
Can withstand repeated sterilization cycles in steam autoclaves
Easy to thermoform

Applications:

Components for medical instruments
Parts for scientific equipment
Electrical connectors
Electrical insulation components
Semiconductor equipment components
Test chip sockets

Plastic Materials

Vplast: Your Partner in Plastic Injection Molding

The Plastic Materials We Work With:

PP

PP

Name: POLYPROPYLENEAcronym: PPTypes:

Main Applications:

Name: POLYSTYRENEAcronym: PSTypes:

Main Applications:

PS

PS

SAN

SAN

Name: STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILEAcronym: SANCharacteristics:

Main Applications:

Name: ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENEAcronym: ABSCharacteristics:

Main Applications:

ABS

ABS

ASA

ASA

Name: ACRYLONITRILE STYRENEAcronym: ASACharacteristics:

Advantages:

Name: POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATEAcronym: PMMACharacteristics:

Main Applications:

PMMA

PMMA

PA

PA

Name: POLYAMIDEAcronym: PAMain Types of Polyamides:

Characteristics:

Applications:

Name: POLYOXYMETHYLENEAcronym: POMCharacteristics:

Advantages:

Applications:

POM

POM

PC

PC

Name: POLYCARBONATEAcronym: PC

Characteristics:

Applications:

Name: POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATEAcronym: PBTCharacteristics:

Applications:

PBT

PBT

PPO

PPO

Name: POLYPHENYLENE OXIDEAcronym: PPO

Characteristics:

Applications:

Name: POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDEAcronym: PPSCharacteristics:

Applications:

PPS

PPS

LCP

LCP

Name: LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMERAcronym: LCP

Characteristics:

Applications:

Name: POLYETHERIMIDEAcronym: PEIPerformance Characteristics:

Applications:

PEI

PEI

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Name: POLYPROPYLENE
Acronym: PP
Types:

Name: POLYSTYRENE
Acronym: PS
Types:

Name: STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE
Acronym: SAN
Characteristics:

Name: ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE
Acronym: ABS
Characteristics:

Name: ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
Acronym: ASA
Characteristics:

Name: POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Acronym: PMMA
Characteristics:

Name: POLYAMIDE
Acronym: PA
Main Types of Polyamides:

Name: POLYOXYMETHYLENE
Acronym: POM
Characteristics:

Name: POLYCARBONATE
Acronym: PC

Name: POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
Acronym: PBT
Characteristics:

Name: POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE
Acronym: PPO

Name: POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE
Acronym: PPS
Characteristics:

Name: LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
Acronym: LCP

Name: POLYETHERIMIDE
Acronym: PEI
Performance Characteristics:

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