Injection Molding Materials
We have 100+ thermoplastic and thermoset materials for you to select from …
Injection molding thermoplastic materials
Thermoplastics are plastics that become pliable when heated, allowing them to be reheated multiple times without degrading. This makes thermoplastics excellent for recycling applications as they can be ground down and reused, but this ability also makes them more resistant to fatigue. Common examples of thermoplastics include PLA, acrylic, polyester, nylon, and Teflon, and applications for these materials include storage units, medical parts, food processing, consumer goods, and electrical equipment. Thermoplastic options include:
Crystalline plastics
Commodity grade
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- High density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
Engineering grade
- Polyoxymethylene (POM / Acetal)
- Polyamide (PA / Nylon)
- Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
High performance grade
- Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)
- Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
- Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
Amorphous plastics
Commodity grade
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Polycarbonate / Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS)
- Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA / Acrylic)
- Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Engineering grade
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyurethane (PUR / PU)
High performance grade
- Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU / Radel R®)
- Polyetherimide (PEI / Ultem®)
- Polysulfone (PSU)
Imidized plastics
- Polyamide-imide (PAI)
- Polybenzimidazole (PBI)
- Polyimide (PI)
Elastomer plastics
- Santoprene
- Kraton
- Estane
- Pellethane
- Hytrel
- Sarlink
- Polytrope
- Elastollan
- Dynaflex
Injection molding thermoset materials
Thermosetting plastics are those manufactured from polymer liquids that harden when cured via heating. Once cured, these plastics are extremely strong and typically heat resistant, but unlike thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics cannot be reheated, and this means they are very difficult to recycle. But this inability to recycle makes them excellent for applications requiring extreme durability such as chemical-resistance and long-term stability.
Common examples of thermosetting plastics include epoxy, silicone, polyurethane, and phenolic, and common applications for such materials include gas and water pipes, automotive parts, medical equipment, construction, electrical fittings, and kitchen appliances.
Thermoset rubber options include:
- Standard silicone (30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 durometers)
- Medical-grade silicone
- Optical-grade silicone
- Fluorosilicone (fuel and oil resistant)
Our injection molding capabilities
Our injection molding service enables you to go from just 1 to 1 million parts. We have a minimum lead time of 15 days, a maximum part size of 480x751x203mm, a dimensional accuracy of ±0.08mm, and we conform to ISO-9001, ISO-13485, and ITAR standards. We offer 100+ thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, which makes our service ideal for many applications, including industrial, medical and consumer.
Injection molding tooling capabilities
Designing and manufacturing molds is a complex process as numerous factors need to be considered including the mold material, expected yield, and the budget. To help engineers with this process, our software-driven injection molding services come with a mold designed by our in-house engineers. Thus, you only need to focus on designing your product, deciding how many you need, and what material you require.