ENGINEERED & INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS

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COMPANY PROFILE

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E-Plas P/L is one of Australia’s largest suppliers of engineered and industrial plastics. An industry leader established

in 1981 as a dedicated supplier of Engineering and Industrial plastics to a diverse range of industries, E-Plas has

developed a reputation for service, quality and the ability to advise customers on the right choice of material for

the application.

With the support from our international manufacturers:

Quadrant EPP

Sustaplast KG

Spartech Corporation

Westlake Plastics

Crown Plastics

Armor USA®

E-Plas brings to the Australian market high quality materials manufactured to ISO standards and products meeting

regulatory bodies such as Pharmacopeia (USP) Class V1, UL 752, NIJ0108.01, BS5051, DIN 52290 and EN1063.

Our major warehouse and machining facility is located in the Melbourne suburb of Tullamarine. Stocking branches

are located in Sydney, Brisbane Adelaide and Perth. We also support a network of distributors strategically located

to service the needs of regional areas throughout Australia.

Our list of customers includes many of the top 100 Australian corporations and industries as diverse as

pharmaceutical, food & beverage, manufacturing, aerospace, mining, transport and architectural.

An accredited company to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 E-Plas Pty. Ltd is constantly focused on quality, technology and

efficiency.

E-Plas P/L is a full corporate member of the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Food

Industry Machinery Manufacturers Association.

TIVAR® - U.H.M.W.P.E (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

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SPECIALTY GRADES

TIVAR® FLOW PROMOTION GRADESTIVAR® 88: System Tivar® Engineering TIVAR® 88 material which is distinctive blue in colour, is recognised internationally as the premium lining material and has been installed in a variety of applications ranging from coal, mineral sands, cement, zinc, magnetite, gypsum, lime and grain. Having a coefficient of friction as low as 0.15 Tivar® 88 promotes flow when handling difficult sticking materials. In addition to its flow properties Tivar® 88 has very good abrasion and impact resistance, making it the material of choice in difficult applications. Tivar® 88 is also available in UV stabilised, Anti-Static, ESD and BurnGard® enhanced flame retardant grade.

TIVAR® CERAM P: This wear optimised grade with its even more distinctive green/yellow colour is a further development in the Tivar® range and is designed for applications requiring increased wear and abrasion resistance while still maintaining a very low coefficient of friction. Applications such as grizzlys and chutes are just two applications where Tivar® CERAM P has shown these outstanding qualities.

TIVAR® H.O.T (HIGHER OPERATING TEMPERATURE)A further development of the Tivar® range and having the same low friction and wear properties as standard grade, H.O.T was developed to be used in applications where higher temperatures of up to 135°C are required.

TIVAR® 1000Standard 1000 grade material is used for applications that do not require the superior performance of Tivar® 88 or Tivar® CERAM P. Primarily available in natural colour Tivar® 1000 exhibits very good wear and abrasion resistance and has a coefficient of friction of 0.20 which is quite low when compared to many traditional liner materials such as mild steel or 304 Stainless Steel. Tivar® 1000 is available in UV stabilised colours, as well as Anti-Static and ESD Black.

TIVAR® UNIBLENDThis value grade is black in colour which provides Anti-Static properties although ESD is also available on request. Possessing low friction properties, very good abrasion and wear resistance, UNIBLEND is the material of choice for budget applications.

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FOOD & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRYTIVAR® SURFACE-PROTECT: – PET Bottle Handling “Anti-Scuffing Grade” – 2000 x 1000 x 10mm – 30mm. Available on request. Also available in rod for feed screws.

TIVAR® “OIL FILLED”: Enhanced lubrication – FDA Approved. Available on request.

TIVAR® CLEANSTAT: Specially formulated Anti-Static grade that meets EU and FDA regulations. Available on request.

TIVAR® H.O.T: (Higher Operating Temperature) Specially formulated to maintain key properties in an extended temperature range of 80°C to 135°C. This grade also meets EU and FDA regulations. Available on request.

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TIVAR® H.O.T.Linings for elevated temperature range

TIVAR® H.O.T. TIVAR® H.O.T. [Higher Operating Temperature] is a PE-UHMW with extremely high wear resistance which works successfully even at higher temperatures [peaks of up to 135° C are possible]. Among other application fields, TIVAR® H.O.T. is a proven lining material especially for storage and transport containers which work at higher temperature conditions.

ADVANTAGES TIVAR® H.O.T. extends operating times and reduces maintenance works of your machines. It offers longer operation times compared to standard PE-UHMW at higher temperatures.

BENEFITS Less maintenance and increased operating times result in cost reductions and time savings.Due to the material‘s ability to inhibit the oxidation process, TIVAR® H.O.T. excels in chemical, elevated temperature and thermo-cycling environments.

TIVAR® H.O.T.

TIVAR® H.O.T. is a modified UHMW-PE with oxidation inhibiting additives suitable for use in a temperature range up to 135 °C depending on mechanical loads.

TIVAR® H.O.T.

For many applications more economic than PTFE or PA6.

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Advantages

Beverage Industry [Hot filling of beverages]Conveying and Packaging IndustryFood processing and packagingConfectionaryPharmaceutical IndustryBakingSeals and valvesChemical IndustryBulk Material Handling (e.g. food, fertilizer)

Properties Wear strips in drying ovens

Corner tracks

Laufräder für Chemiepumpen

TIVAR® H.O.T. helps to increase equipment efficiency and reduces maintenance downtime saving time and cost.

Applications / Industries

Examples of products Conveyor components: guide rails and wearstrips, star wheels, corner tracks andsegmentsTiming screws [with steel core,

“ press-fit process ” ]SealsGuide rails and wear strips in spiral

conveyorsLinings for bulk material handling

Preform for timing screws[hot filling of beverages]

TIVAR® H.O.T.TIVAR® materials

Guide rails for cans

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Transportträger für SüßwarenDosing shaft for chocolate paste

ADDITIONAL FORMSPROFILES: A range of standard profiles is available. Please refer

our profiles catalogue.Custom profiles can be made to order. Available on request.

NUTS & BOLTS: A variety of metric and imperial sizes. Available on request.

BALLS: Up to 50mm diameter. Available on request.

DURASURF® ADHESIVE BACKED TAPES: widths: 15mm – 610mm, length: 16 metres. Manufactured in a range of grades including Tivar® 1000, 88, Ceram P and Dryslide. Also is manufactured in 150 different Pantone® colours. Durasurf® is the leading supplier of base material for the snowboarding market. Available on request.

QUICKSILVER®

Truck Lining Systems

QuickSilver® high performance dump truck liners are designed to clean-out and clean-up some of the toughest materials including hot asphalt in the very worst conditions. From winter freeze to summer heat, QuickSilver truck liners release sticky materials, meaning faster load release, less equipment damage, reduced chance of tip-over, less wear on hoists, minimal clean-up and reduced downtime.

QuickSilver® high performance dump truck liners weighs less than both steel and aluminium and is highly abrasion resistant. Impact and corrosion resistance protects the integrity of the original equipment. Superior wear resistance equals more loads per day, all year round.

QuickSilver® high performance dump truck liners can be fitted in less than one day and requires no on-going maintenance. Breathe new life into worn equipment! Any configuration from dump trailers and bottom dumps to gravel trains and transfer trailers. Reduce replacement costs. Dramatic cost savings can be achieved.

TIVAR® - U.H.M.W.P.E(Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

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SUSTAMID® – NYLONS

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Nylons are also known as “polyamides” and constitute the workhorse of Engineering Plastics and are available in a wide range of grades. The primary grade is Type 6 and although originally offered in extruded format (Type 6 E) advanced production techniques now provide this grade in “Monomer Cast” (Type 6 G) format thus providing increased flexibility of manufacture and improved performance.

The Sustamid® range of Nylons provide optimum bearing qualities with additional grades providing improvements in abrasion resistance, chemical, thermal and low friction properties. Hardness and strength, yet toughness and tenacity are the combination that makes Nylon so versatile and the chosen product for many applications.

Typical applications are journal and slide bearings, bushings, gears, crane sheaves, cams, pulleys, electrical insulators and wear parts.

STANDARD GRADES

SUSTAMID® PA 6 G NATURAL: The standard basic grade which has the optimum combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, impact strength, good sliding properties and abrasion resistance. A high resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons such as fats, oils and fuels. Natural grade also corresponds to food safety guidelines.

SUSTAMID® PA 6 GMO (MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE ENHANCED): This grade has all the properties of Natural but with the extra advantage of MOS2 solid lubricant to increase hardness, improve frictional properties and abrasion resistance.

SUSTAMID® PA 6 GOL (OIL FILLED): Also having the properties of standard grade, oil filled enhancement provides a thin film lubricant to the surface of the material but only when subjected to constant pressures and speeds.

SUSTAGLIDE® - PLUS: A highly modified tribological grade

containing a non abrasive mineral

filler and specialty lubricants providing

increased bearing capacity, higher

hardness and temperature stability,

increased wear and abrasion resistance

together with an extremely low coefficient

of friction. This higher performing grade

also provides zero “stick-slip”.

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Thermoplastic polymers can be divided into amor-phous and semi-crystalline on the basis of their struc-ture.

Polymers with an amorphous structure are normal-ly transparent and tend to be sensitive to stresscracking. They are suitable for making precision partsdue to their high dimensional stability.

Semi-crystalline plastics are opaque, mostly toughand show good or very good chemical resistance.

Plastics can also be differentiated according to theirtemperature resistance:

High-temperature plastics have long term servicetemperatures of above 150 °C and have a high levelof thermo-mechanical properties.

Plastics suitable for the highest application tempera-tures (PI, PBI, PTFE) cannot be processed usingmelting processes. Production of parts is carried outby sintering.

Engineering plastics can be used permanently attemperatures between 100 °C and 150 °C. They exhibit good mechanical properties and goodchemical resistance.

Standard plastics can be used permanently at tem-peratures below 100 °C.

The above pyramid of plastic materials shows a de-tailed overview of thermoplastic polymers on thebasis of these criteria.

Classification of Plastics

amorphous semi-crystalline

100 °C

150 °C

300 °C

PS, ABS, SAN

PE

PPPMMA

PPE mod.

PA 46, PA 6/6TPET, PA 66PBT, PA 6POMPMPPA 11, PA 12

PCPA 6-3-T

PEKPEEKLCP, PPSPTFE, PFAETFE, PCTFEPVDF

PBIPI

TPIPAI

PES, PPSUPEI, PSU

PC-HT

High temperatureplastics

Engineeringplastics

Standardplastics

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Thermoplastic polymers can be divided into amorphous and semi-crystalline on the basis of their structure

Polymers with an amorphous structure are normally transparent and tend to be sensitive to stresscracking. They are suitable for making precision parts due to their high dimensional stability.

Semi-crystalline plastics are opaque, mostly tough and show good or very good chemical resistance.Plastics can also be differentiated according to their temperature resistance:

High-temperature plastics have long term service temperatures of above 150 °C and have a high level of thermo-mechanical properties.

Plastics suitable for the highest application temperatures (PI, PBI, PTFE) cannot be processed using melting processes. Production of parts is carried out by sintering.

Engineering plastics can be used permanently at temperatures between 100 °C and 150 °C.They exhibit good mechanical properties and good chemical resistance.

Standard plastics can be used permanently at temperatures below 100 °C.

The above pyramid of plastic materials shows a detailed overview of thermoplastic polymers on the basis of these criteria.

Classification of Plastics

High TemperaturePlastics

EngineeringPlastics

StandardPlastics

Amorphous Semi-crystalline

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SPECIALTY CAST GRADES (Available on request)

SUSTAGLIDE®: Modified with a solid lubricant for improved sliding properties and subsequent wear resistance. This grade is green in colour.

SUSTAMID® 6G PLUS: Modified with a mineral reinforcement material for increased resistance to pressure and a greater E-Modulus coupled with good machining capabilities. This grade is grey in colour.

SUSTAMID® 6GLU: Combines liquid and solid lubricants for advanced wear resistance and low friction properties. This grade is red in colour.

SUSTAMID® 6GHI: Modified with an elastomer component for good shock loading and increased impact resistance.

SUSTAMID® 6GLL: A highly modified copolymer grade which provides much lower moisture absorption and advanced impact resistance.

SUSTAMID® 6GGK: Modified with glass fibre reinforcement for increase resistance to pressure resulting in greatly improved dimensional stability.

SUSTAFLEX®: Modified with a high percentage of elastomer this grade exhibits extremely high impact resistance.

SUSTAMID® 6GHS: A black coloured grade modified with antioxidants for applications at higher service temperatures.

OTHER NYLON GRADES

Type 66: Higher mechanical strength and continuous service temperature than Type 6.

Type 66 MO: Type 66 with the inclusion of molybdenum disulphide solid lubricant.

Type 66 - 30% Glass Filled: Higher stiffness and increased dimensional and thermal stability.

Type 12: Lower water absorption and increased impact strength.

Type 12 MO: Enhanced lubrication and UV resistance.

Type 12 - 30% Glass Filled: Higher hardness and stiffness in a natural colour.

Type 46 High Heat Grade: Higher continuous service temperature.

SUSTAMID® – NYLONS

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SUSTARIN® ACETAL COPOLYMER – P.O.M (Poly Oxy Methylene)

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Sustarin® Acetal is a high crystalline thermoplastic with a high level of stability and rigidity as well as good sliding properties and wear resistance with low moisture absorption. Its good dimensional stability, exceptional fatigue resistance and excellent machining properties make Sustarin® Acetal a versatile design material.

Stability, rigidity and dimensional stability can be further improved by adding glass fibres as filler, although this decreases sliding properties.

A distinction is made between homopolymer (POM-H-Delrin®) and copolymers (POM-C-Hostaform®); homopolymers have a higher density, hardness and stability due to their higher degree of crystallinity. However, copolymers have a higher impact resistance, greater abrasion resistance and better thermal / chemical stability.

Main Properties•Highstability•Highrigidity•Highhardness•Goodimpactresistance,alsoatlowtemperatures•Lowlevelofmoistureabsorption(atsaturation0.8%)•Goodcreepresistance•Highdimensionalstability•Resistanttohydrolysis(upto+60°C)•Physiologicallysafe

Slip sliding PropertiesSustarin® C has excellent sliding properties and good wear resistance. Together with its other outstanding properties, Sustarin® C is well suited for sliding applications with medium to high loads. This also applies to applications where high levels of humidity or wetness are to be expected.

Chemical ResistanceSustarin® C is resistant to weak acids, weak and strong alkaline solutions, organic solvents, petrol, oils and greases. It is not resistant to strong acids (pH < 4) or oxidising agents.

Typical applications include bearings, bushings, wear plates, electrical components, gears, sliding elements, pump components.

SPECIALTY GRADES (Available on request)

SUSTARIN® - H (DELRIN®-HOMOPOLYMER) SUSTARIN® TF: P.T.F.E filled for added low friction.

SUSTARIN® GF25:25%GlassFilledforaddedstiffnessandstabilitySUSTARIN® ELS: Electrically Conductive`

SUSTARIN® AS: Anti-Static

POMALUX® CN-F: Carbon Fibre Filled

POMALUX® CN-SS: Stainless Steel Filled

POMALUX® SD-A: Static Dissipative – non-carbon filled – Beige in colour

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POLYCARBONATE SUSTANAT®

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Polycarbonate is a carbonated Bisphenol A, a transparent (sheet) or semi-transparent (rod) material of high

strength with an excellent balance of toughness, clarity and high heat deflection, a versatile engineering

thermoplastic. Dimensional stability, excellent electrical insulation properties and inherent ignition resistance are

its other outstanding features. Polycarbonate exhibits very high impact strength over a wide range of temperatures

from -54°Cto+121°C. Humidity changes have little effect on dimensions of moulded polycarbonate parts. Even

boiling water does not change dimensions more than 0.001m/m after parts are returned to room temperature

however continuous exposure in hot water at 65°C cause gradual embrittlement.

Sustanat® Rod is a specially formulated steam resistant food grade which will sustain steam sterilisation for up to

100 hours at 120°C making it useful for applications in the medical field.

Main Properties•Lighttransmissionof85%-89%(ASTMD1003)

•Excellentimpactstrength(250timesstrongerthanstandardglassonimpact)

•Veryductile

•Excellentsoundattenuationandthermalinsulation

•Excellentelectricalinsulation

Chemical ResistancePolycarbonate is resistant to dilute organic and inorganic acids, water, vegetable and silicone oils, neutral salts,

aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols. Aldehydes, ethers, esters, ketones, perchlorinated hydrocarbons and

aromatic hydrocarbons have adverse affects. Alkalines, alkali salts, amines and high ozone concentrations destroy

polycarbonate. Extreme care must be taken when machining as conventional cutting fluids will also adversely affect

polycarbonate. Water or compressed air is recommended. Mar resistant sheet provides improved chemical protection*.

Applications: architectural glazing, machinery safety guards, sight glasses, electrical insulators.

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STANDARD GRADES: Clear UV Resistant & MAR Resistant*

SHEET SIZES: 2440mm x 1220mm & 2440mm x 1830mm

Custom sheet sizes available on request based on minimum

economic quantities.

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST: Tinted sheet, Formable Mar Resistant & Anti-Fogging sheet

TUBES: 6.3mm OD – 203mm OD Ex Stock

RODS: SUSTANAT® 16mm – 200mm

ZELUX® 230mm – 380mm

SHEETS THICKNESSES: SUSTANAT® 16mm – 80mm

ZELUX® 90mm – 150mm

SHEET SIZES: SUSTANAT® 620mm X 3000mm & 310mm X 3000mm

ZELUX® 2440mm x 1220mm & 610mm x 1220mm

ZELUX® GLASS FILLED: Rod&Sheetin10%,20%,30%&40% glasscontent

ARMOR USA®: LAMINATED POLYCARBONATE & GLASS CLAD POLYCARBONATE BALLSTIC GRADES

Acrylichasexcellentopticalpropertieshaving92%lighttransmissiontherebyequallingtheclarityofglassyetithas8 times the impact strength. Acrylic is widely used in display applications due to its excellent visual appearance, ease of fabrication and is available in a number of formats such as sheet, rod and tubing. Acrylic sheet is also available in a range of colours, mirror finishes and tints. Outstanding weatherability also makes it an ideal material for exterior glazing and signage applications.

Please contact your nearest E-Plas sales office regarding sheet sizes, thicknesses, solid rods and tube diameters.

SPECIALTY GRADES (Available on request)

UVT: Ultraviolet Transmitting SheetUVF: Ultraviolet Filtering SheetIFT: Infrared Transmitting sheetPVHO: Pressurised Vessel Human Occupancy Sheet

Military Aircraft Specification SheetFluorescent Rod and SheetColoured Tubing

ACRYLIC

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SUSTADUR® P.E.T.P (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate)

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HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (H.D.P.E) (PE 300)High Density polyethylene has good chemical resistance although it is affected by aggressive oxidising agents

such as nitric acid and aromatic hydrocarbons. It does not absorb moisture and has good electrical properties and

a certain degree of toughness. Although having similar mechanical properties to U.H.M.W.P.E it does not have the

same abrasion resistance, coefficient of friction, impact strength or wear properties and therefore should not be

considered as a low cost option in arduous applications.

Applications in chemical tanks, cutting boards, low duty bearings and wear strips.

H.D.P.E is available in natural & black coloured rod and sheet. Also available is Low Density

(L.D.P.E) Polyethylene natural sheet primarily used for orthotic and prosthetics.

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P.E.T.G (VIVAK®)

Polyvinylchloride industrial grade has excellent chemical resistance, electrical insulation properties and has a flammability rating of V0 according to UL 94 (Underwriters Laboratories) classification. Ease of fabrication including weldability and low cost makes P.V.C the popular choice for applications in the chemical industry, electroplating and laboratory market.Primarily available in grey colour a limited range of clear sheet is available.

SPECIALTIES

WHITE SHEETC.P.V.C SHEETPIPE PROFILES COLOURED (CELUKA PROCESS) FOAMED RIGID SHEET

RIGID P.V.C (INDUSTRIAL GREY AND CLEAR)

A new generation clear material which exhibits excellent optical clarity combined with impact strength second only to

Polycarbonate and very good chemical resistance. This material is quite versatile and can be cold formed and fabricated with

ease. Sheets are available in thicknesses ranging from 1.0mm to 12.0 mm.

The molecule structure of P.E.T.P can be produced either as an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic. The amorphous type is crystal clear with lower mechanical stability and inferior sliding properties.

Sustadur® is a semi-crystalline type which has a higher level of hardness, rigidity and stability with excellent sliding properties and low sliding abrasion. Because of its good creep resistance, low level of moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, Sustadur® is ideally suited for complex parts with the highest demands on dimensional stability and surface finish.

The wear resistance and sliding properties of Sustadur® - TF have been improved, due to a much lower coefficient of friction, compared to pure P.E.T.P by adding a special homogenously distributed solid lubricating agent.

A very low rate of thermal expansion makes Sustadur® an excellent choice for close tolerance parts and together with itshighhardnessmakesitidealformachining.Italsoahasaveryusefulworkingtemperatureof-30°Cto+120°C

Main Properties• High stability• High rigidity• High hardness•Lowmoistureabsorption(atsaturation0.5%)• Very good creep resistance• Very high dimensional stability• Very low sliding friction• Very abrasion and wear resistance•Resistanttohydrolysis(upto+70°C)• Physiologically safe

Sliding PropertiesSustadur® has excellent sliding properties, very good wear resistance and, in combination with its other properties, is and excellent material for highly loaded sliding applications. This also applies tom applications where high levels of humidity or wetness are expected.

The modified Sustadur® - TF is especially suitable for highly loaded sliding

SUSTADUR® P.E.T.P (Poly Ethylene Terephthalate)

applications in dry running operations due to its integrated solid lubricating agent. Sustadur® - TF has a much higher load-bearing strength (pressure-velocity limiting value) compared to pure P.E.T.P and also prevents the stick-slip effect.

Chemical ResistanceSustadur® is resistant to weak acids and alkaline solutions, salt solutions, perchlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons, oils, fuels, solvents and surface-active substances. Strong polar solvents have an irreversible swelling effect. Sustadur® is not resistant to strong acids or alkaline solutions, esters, ketones or chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Typical applications include bushes, bearings, sliding elements, insulators, cam discs and rollers.

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MODIFIED GRADES25% GLASS FILLED P.T.F.ETo further enhance the properties of P.T.F.E milled glass fibres have been added to the polymer without greatly affecting chemical and electrical properties but add to the mechanical strength. Compressive properties and creep strength are improvedbyasmuchas40%togetherwithadramaticincreaseinabrasionresistance.

MAIN PROPERTIESHigher compressive strength Higher hardness Improved wear and abrasion resistance Increased dimensional stability Lower linear thermal expansion Improved thermal stability Not approved for direct food contact applications Slightly lower electrical properties Abrasive against mating surfaces Can be attacked by Alkali solutions

23% GLASS + 2% MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDEHavingnearlyallthepropertiesof25%GlassFilled,theadditionofsolidlubricantMoS2reducesthestartingcoefficientoffriction and steady-state wear. While standard glass inclusion can contribute to mating surface wear this effect is reduced.

MAIN PROPERTIESImproved friction properties Increased stiffness Improved dimensional stability Improved dry running capability Improved abrasion resistance

60% BRONZE FILLEDTheinclusionofbronzeparticles(60%byweight)greatlyimprovesmechanicalstrengthwithoutaffecting thermal properties and is beneficial in applications requiring higher mechanical loading. In addition to mechanical strength thermal conductivity is enhanced enabling more efficient transfer of excess and unwanted heat. A higher tensile strength and a reduction in creep and elongation are also benefits.

POLYPROPYLENE (P.P)Polypropylene Copolymer has very good chemical resistance at elevated temperatures combined with and good mechanical

strength although it lacks the self lubricating properties and wear resistance of materials such as Nylons and Acetals. Minimal

moistureabsorptionof0.03%andacontinuousworkingtemperaturerangeof-160°C(copolymer)to+100°Cwithshortterm

excursionsup+130°CmakesPolypropyleneanidealcandidateinmineralandchemicalprocessingapplications.

Most commonly grey in colour (RAL 7032) and also FDA approved it is available in rod and sheet.

Applications: Chemical tanks and liners, pump components, orthotics & prosthetics.

SPECIALTY GRADES ON REQUEST

HOMOPOLYMER POLYESTER FABRIC & GLASS BACKED SHEET & ROLLS

NATURAL COLOURED SHEET

GLASS FILLED

ANTI STATIC

ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE

FLAME RETARDANT

PIPES

VIRGIN - P.T.F.E ( Polyterafluorpolyethylene) Teflon® has been on the market for many years however new applications for this material are being discovered

everyday. This material is very well known for its non-stick and low friction properties however it also has

exceptional chemical resistance and outstanding electrical insulation properties both at elevated temperatures.

MAIN PROPERTIES

Chemically inert

Insoluble in all known solvents below 260°C

High thermal stability, continuous service temperature range -270°C to 260°C

Extremely low coefficient of friction

Outstanding electrical properties

Very high resistance to environmental stress cracking and weathering

Limited use in structural components due to a low modulus of elasticity

Low abrasion resistance

Low mechanical strength

EU & FDA approval for direct contact with food

Readily machineable

VIRGIN - P.T.F.E ( Polyterafluorpolyethylene) Field of Application: Mechanical seals, gaskets, packing’s, electrical insulators, bridge bearing pads, chemical

bellows, vee rings, valve seats, spiral back-up rings, expansions bearings, chemical transfer tubing, linings and

coatings and laboratory ware.

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MAIN PROPERTIES125%increaseintensilestrength66%lowerelongation70%lowercreep10 times better PV limit 22%lowerthermalexpansion60%higherthermalconductivityPoor electrical insulation Lower chemical resistance 60% STAINLESS STEEEL FILLEDOffering all the features of bronze filled grade but with greatly increased mechanical properties while yet retaining chemical resistance. CARBON FILLEDThis grade maintains the same levels of chemical resistance as virgin grade which results in excellent resistance to corrosive environments but also exhibits good initial wear in rubbing or sliding applications in both dry and wet operations. It is frequently used in piston ring applications to reduce cylinder wall wear by entrapping abrasive foreign particles in the relativelysoftsurface.Thelevelofcarboncanrangefrom5%to33%dependingontheapplicationandisalsoavailable with a graphite additive to further improve sliding properties. RULON®

Rulon® is a family of polymeric fluoropolymer formulations designed for to perform in a number of applications and in particular has been expressly designed to run against soft materials such as brass, aluminium, zinc, other plastics and even 316SS. Rulon® does not deploy abrasive and hard inorganic fillers such as glass, graphite and silicates which abrade and scratch soft mating surfaces, or even on occasion some of the harder ones. Where brass and aluminium mating surfaces cannot be used with standard filled grades of P.T.F.E Rulon® grades will provide good service. Comprising 16 specific formulations, including a specific FDA approved grade for direct food contact, a Rulon® grade will satisfy your requirements. EKONOL®

Ekonol® is a wholly aromatic polyester resin and when combined with P.T.F.E produces a composite material that has excellent temperature stability and wear resistance. This grade will not wear metal surfaces particularly brass and aluminium and it resists self-wear better than any other filled P.T.F.E blended material. MAIN PROPERTIESVery low creep Increased stiffness Very low elongation Extremely low coefficient of friction High PV limit Very good chemical resistance High dimensional stability Excellent corrosion resistance High thermal transfer

MODIFIED GRADES

F.E.P (FLUOROETHYLENE HEXAPROPYLENE)

•Maximumworkingtemperatureof204°C

•Veryhighchemicalresistance

•FDAandUSPVIapproved

•ExcellenttransmissionofUVrays

•LowergaspermeabilitythanP.T.F.E

•Thermoformable

•Excellentelectricalproperties

•Lowabsorptionofsolvents

•Unaffectedbywether,extremeheatorcoldconditions

•UL94VOflammabilityrated

•Gamma,e-beam,ETOandautoclavesterilisable

FLUOROPOLYMERSP.V.D.F (POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-KYNAR®)

P.V.D.F has exceptional chemical resistance combined with good mechanical strength over a good temperature

range. Compared to other fluorine containing polymers, PVDF offers many advantages especially in the area of

processing where the material is often moulded, fabricated and welded or machined to produce good tolerance

parts and components.

MAIN PROPERTIES

•Easeofuse

•FDAapproved

•-30°Cto140°Ctemperaturerange

•Goodmechanicalstrength

•Flameretardant

•UVresistant

•Impermeabletogases

•Hightensileandimpactstrength

•Goodmechanicalpropertiesoverabroadtemperaturerange

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FLUOROPOLYMERSP.F.A (PERFLUOROALKOXY)

Closer to Virgin PTFE in temperature capability but with a higher mechanical strength and resistance to wear and abrasion

PFA has high purity and is not attacked by inorganic acids, bases, halogens, metal salt solutions, organic acids or anhydrides.

Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, amines, esters, chlorinated compounds and other

polymer solvents have little effect.

MAIN PROPERTIES

•Maximumworkingtemperature260°C

•Lowgaspermeability

•Highpurity

•SmoothersurfacetexturethanFEPorPTFE

•Highmechanicalstrengthatelevatedtemperatures

•UL94V0Flamerating

•Excellentelectricalproperties

•LimitingOxygenIndex95

•Gamma,ETO,e-beamautoclavesterilisable

P.C.T.F.E (POLYCHRLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE – KEL-F®)

A strong fluorine containing polymer which has some unique properties especially with regard to its Limiting Oxygen Index being

the best of any plastic material at >95.

MAIN PROPERTIES

•Highstiffness

•Excellentweatherresistance

•Goodtransparency

•Lowpermeabilitytowatervapour

•Physiologicallyinert

•Servicetemperatureof150°C

E.C.T.F.E (ETHYLENECHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMER-HALAR)

E.C.T.F.E has a unique chemical structure which results in a material that has remarkable resistance to most organic and

inorganic chemicals as well as solvents which have no affect under 120°C. E.C.T.F.E also has excellent mechanical strength

with properties similar to polyamide.

MAIN PROPERTIES

•Resistanttoacids,bases,solventsandchlorine

•Continuousworkingtemperaturefrom-269°Cto140°C(shortterm180°C)

•Goodweatherability

•UL94V0flamerating

•Excellentwearandabrasionresistance

•FDA&EUapprovalforfoodcontact

•Goodelectricalproperties

•Goodlowfriction

•Highpurity

•Easilyfabricatedandwelded

•Machineable

•Resistanttobioorganicfilmsandbacterialcolonies

•Excellentbarrierproperties

•Highimpactstrength

E.T.F.E (ETHYLENETETRAFLUOROETHYLENE COPOLYMER – TEFZEL®)

•Maximumworkingtemperature150°C

•Gamma,ETOande-beamsterilisable

•Excellentchemicalresistance

•HighertensilestrengthandcreepresistancethanPTFE

•UL94V0Flamerating

•LimitingOxygenIndexof30

•Excellentresistancetoweatheringandageing

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POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERPolyurethanes are unique materials as they can be engineered for softness (rubber Shore A scale) and hardness

(rigid plastic shore D scale) as well as being produced as stock shapes such as rod, sheet and tube or cast as a

net shape or onto to metal substrates. Rebound and memory are two main features of P.U materials and some

others are as follows.

• High friction

• Good impact strength

• Very good abrasion resistance

• Excellent vibration and damping properties

• Highly resistant to oxygen, ozone, oils and solvents

•Workingtemperaturerangeof-50°Cto+100°C

THERMOSETS (BAKELITE®) LAMINATESIndustrial laminates are commonly manufactured from phenolic, epoxy, polyester; melamine or silicone resins

combined with fine, medium or coarse weave fabrics such as cotton, fibreglass and Kraft paper grades. Each resin

and reinforcement combination produces a material with varying mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.

These materials are classified under their NEMA designation of X, XX, XXP (Phenolic Paper) G7, G10, G11, FR4

(Epoxy & Melamine Glass) C & CE (Phenolic Fabric), and Euro standards

EN60893 / IEC 893.

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SUSTA®PEEKA partially crystalline thermoplastic and belongs to the family of Poly Ether Ketones. This high performance plastic is especially characterised by its well balanced profile of properties and its wide range of applications. The optimal relationship between stiffness, strength, tenacity, low creep and high E-modulus make it a valuable material for a vast range of highly strained components.

Susta® PEEK™ Virgin grade has a high dimensional stability and deformation resistance under heat as well as excellent electrical properties, abrasion resistance and very high chemical resistance. Rod available from stock

PEEK™ MOD has excellent friction and wear properties which are optimised this specially formulatedtribologicalgradewhichcontains10%Graphite,10%carbonFibreand10%PTFE. Rod available from stock

PEEK™30%GlassFilledexhibitsaveryhighheat distortion temperature of up to 315°C with a continuous working temperature of 260°C combined with high stiffness and stability.

PEEK™30%CarbonFibreFilledhashighstiffnesswithextremelylowelongationandcoefficientoflinearthermalexpansionresulting in a material with high stability under load at elevated temperatures.

PEEK™ can be characterised by the following properties.•Excellenthydrolysisandchemicalresistance•Goodstrengthandstiffness•Goodtribologicalproperties•Goodelectricalproperties•UL94V0flammability•Excellentradiationresistanceto1100MRads•Continuousservicetemperatureof260°onallgrades•FDAapprovalorVirginGrade

Fields of application include bushes, bearings, seals, rotor arms, friction discs, valve linings, pump impellers, compressor valve plates and electrical insulators.

PEEK™ MG (Medical Grade) and HT (Higher Temperature) available on request.

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High Performance MaterialsPOLYIMIDE (VESPEL®)Polyimides combine the physical properties of plastics, metals and ceramics-plus their own unique properties- Vespel® parts provided unparalleled reliability especially in operating environments that damage or destroy other materials. Vespel®

bearings and bushings can extend the service life and increase operating efficiency. Vespel® is available in a number of grades and specialty formulations to suit a wide variety of applications.

Vespel® can be characterised by the following.•Longlifeandwearresistancewithunlubricatedpressure-velocitylimitsto300,000psi-fpmandevenhigherwith lubricated grades.•Temperatureresistanceisextremelygoodfromcryogenictemperaturesto+288°Ccontinuousandshorttermuseupto 482°C. Vespel® has no known melting point.•Resistscreepandpermanentdeformationevenathightemperaturesundercontinuousload.•LowcoefficientoffrictionoverabroadrangeofpressuresandvelocitiesandVespel®partsresistseize-upevenif lubrication fails.•Chemicallycompatiblewithfuels,solvents,industrialandhydraulicfluidsandmanyothercompounds.•Performsinhighvacuumwithultralowoutgassing.

Fields of application. Spring retainer hubs @ 350,000 psi-fpm and 2,400 oscillations per minute, variable vane bushings on jet engines at 340°C, thrust washers in heavy-duty planetary transmissions operating @ 350,000 psi-fpm at 175°C and high speed bushings operating at 26,000RPM @ a velocity of 580 m/minute.

SUSTATRON – P.P.S (POLY PHENYLENE SULPHIDE)P.P.S also known as Ryton® has excellent mechanical strength at elevated temperatures combined with low flammability, high chemical resistance, UV resistance and low moisture absorption.ThismaterialismanufacturedinVirgingrade,40%GlassFilledforadditionalstiffnessanddimensionalstability;andBearing Grade for tribological applications.

Sustatron can be characterised by the following.•Excellentchemicalresistance•Extrahighstrengthinglassfilled•Goodweatherabilityandradiationresistance•Minimalmoistureabsorptionandresistancetohydrolysis•Excellentelectricalinsulationproperties•Continuousservicetemperatureto220°C

Fields of application: Automotive under bonnet parts, electrical insulators, chip bases, sockets, pump parts, valves, sterilising equipment in medical applications.

SUSTASON P.S.U (POLYSULPHONE)Also known as Ultrason S® and Udel, P.S.U remains stable resisting creep and deformation under continuous load at elevated temperatures. High tensile strength at upper limit temperatures sees P.S.U retain a high flexural modulus. High thermal stability, X-ray and microwave transparency, resistance to hydrolysis and autoclaving and make PSU ideal for medical applications hence its approval by FDA, NSF, 3A Sanitary and Pharmacopeia P V1.

Polysulphone can be characterised by the following properties.•Excellentchemicalresistance•Steamsterilisableupto30,000timeswithoutmechanicaldegradation•Continuousservicetemperatureof-50°Cto160°C•Excellentelectricalproperties•Resistanttobeta,gammaandX-rayradiation•Flameresistant•Goodclarity(honeycolouredinnatural)

Fields of application: laboratory parts, medical devices, microwave dishes, electrical connectors.

SUSTASON P.E.S (POLYETHERSULPHONE)Also known as Ultrason E® and Radel® Polyethersulphone is a very high heat partially stabilised aromatic thermoplastic. Having high strength between -100°C and 200°C continuously and intermittently to 260°C PES has low combustibility and low smoke emission.Hydrolysis resistant and translucent, amorphous P.E.S can be characterised by the following.•Outstandingcreepresistance•Excellentdimensionalstabilityandmechanicalproperties•Goodweatherabilityandsolventresistance•Continuousworkingtemperatureinairof-50°Cto180°C•Steamsterilisable•UL94V0flammability•Transparentyellowcolour•FDAapproved

SUSTASON P.P.S.U (POLYPHENYLSULPHONE)The resin for this material produced by Solvay Advanced Polymers under the trade name Radel® R with the most common rod and sheet grade being R5500.

Offering outstanding hydrolysis resistance and high temperature capabilities combined with inherent flame retardancy make P.P.S.U and ideal material for applications in the medical field. P.P.S.U can be characterised by the flowing.•Exceptionalresistancetosteamsterilization•Excellentchemicalresistance•HeatDeflectiontemperature@207°C•Outstandingresistancetoenvironmentalstresscracking•Excellenttoughness

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•Specialcoloursavailable•Excellentgamma&X-rayradiationresistance

Especially suitable for parts where P.E.I, P.S.U & P.E.S cannot fulfil design requirements and also offers higher impact strength, chemical resistance and hydrolysis resistance.

SUSTA® P.E.I (POLY ETHER IMIDE)Recognised under the trade name Ultem® P.E.I is another amorphous polymer which possesses a range of useful characteristics including high strength at elevated temperatures, high modulus of elasticity and broad chemical resistance.

P.E.I is amber coloured in natural format however glass filled grades appear tan or greenish in colour. Other benefits include low NBS smoke evolution, a superior L.O.I (Limiting Oxygen Index) UV stability and FDA compliance.

P.E.I can be characterised by the following.•Retainsstiffnessat-20°Cto166°C•Microwavetransparent•Flameretardantandlowsmokeemission•Excellentelectricalproperties•Hightensileandflexuralstrength•Broadchemicalresistance•Goodresistancetoenvironmentalstresscracking•Alsomanufacturedin20%&30%GlassFilledgrades

SUSTA® P.P.E (POLY PHENYLENE ETHER)This grafted polymer manufactured under the trade name Noryl® has excellent physical, chemical and electrical properties.

Also known as Poly Phenylene Oxide this material is characterised by the following.•Lowdensity•Highstrength•Highstiffness•Lowwaterabsorption•Goodelectricalproperties•Goodresistancetohydrolysis•Excellentresistancetoacidsandalkalinesolutions•Selfextinguishing•Alsoavailablein30%GlassFilledforaddedstiffness&stability

MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS•A.B.S•P.A.I(Torlon®)•Bulitex® / Versitex (Fibreglass Reinforced PP)•P.B.I(Celazole®)

High Performance Materials

Thermoformable or more precisely “vacuum” formable materials have been in existence for many years and plastics such as Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PVC, ABS and High Impact Polystyrene are well accepted in many applications. However, specialty engineered sheet plastics that can also be vacuum formed are now available. Below are some of these new generation materials. Please note that these materials are not stock items.

Sustavacu A12%GlassfilledType6nylon,anewlydevelopedthermoplasticsheetthatallowseconomicalproductionofhigh-qualityparts based on this well known engineering thermoplastic. The parameters fro processing were determined by in numerous thermoforming tests conducted by the Application Technology Department of ILLIG AG, a world leader in thermoforming equipment.The properties of Sustavacu can be characterised by the following.•Excellentthermoformability•Veryhighmechanicalstrength•Highstiffness&rigidity•Excellentcreepresistance•Excellentdimensionalstability•Verygoodimpactstrength•Highresistancetosolvents,fuelsandlubricants•Excellentcontinuousservicetemperaturerangeof-20°Cto+140°C•Highresistancetodeformationatelevatedtemperatures•Canbefrictionorheatwelded•Canbeglued•PrintableandvacuummetallisedFields of application: automotive components such as housings in HVAC applications, bezels, impact covers and fenders.

SPARTECH® - ROYALITE®

Spartech plastics are a specialist manufacturer of thermoforming sheet materials in a wide variety of polymers, alloys and proprietary blends designed to suit a number of demanding applications. Below are just two of their specialty materials although they manufacture grades to suit applications such as Mass transit, Aerospace, RV and industrial parts.

•Royalite® R84 is a unique “extreme weather resistant” alloy sheet that offers a consistent low-gloss level not found with other weatherable sheet products and combined with exceptional high impact strength is an ideal replacement for traditional materials. Features include the following.•Highimpactstrengthandstiffness•Manufacturedin23standardcoloursandcustommatchingisavailable•AvailableasasolidsheetorcapsheetoverABS

Thermoformable Plastics

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• Royalite® R86 is a weatherable PVC/Acrylic alloy similar to R84 but with “gloss” retention under outdoor exposure conditions. It is cost competitive due to its lower specific gravity which reduces the weight per part. R86 is superior to Korad® capped and painted ABS in impact retention plus providing the added benefit of flame retardancy. Both R84 & R86 are made to order.

PEEK, PPS and PPSUThe properties of these materials are already well known and are now manufactured in thin gauge for thermoforming.

Thermoformable Plastics

First introduced through the acquisition of

Parr Engineering over 10 years ago to not only

compliment our existing stock shape business but

to provide our customers with complete finished

component parts. The E-Plas manufacturing

division has developed into an integral part of

the company.

Utilising state-of-the-art C.A.D / C.A.M (Computer

Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing)

technology and C.N.C (Computer Numerically Controlled) metal and wood working machinery, E-Plas is able to

custom machine to your individual requirements.

Due to the elastic nature of many of these materials, special techniques are required to ensure that the materials are

machined to the required dimension and accepted ISO EN tolerances.

Plastic machining has evolved into a specialist field requiring highly trained technicians able to precision machine

complex shapes from highly unique materials with special properties each having their own idiosyncrasies.

As specialists in this field, E-Plas Pty. Ltd. is able to quote on machined components and fabricated parts based on

the most efficient and cost effective methods of manufacturing.

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