POLYMER MATERIALS
SPECIFICATIONS & BRANDS

Polyethylene (PE)

IUPAC: Poly(ethene-1,2-diyl) / Poly(methylene)

Linear chain; world's most produced plastic - packaging, bottles, films.

Polypropylene (PP)

IUPAC: Poly(propene-1,2-diyl) / Poly(1-methylethylene)

Methyl side-branches; automotive, appliances, raffia bags.

PVC

IUPAC: Poly(1-chloroethylene)

Chlorine on alternate carbons; pipes, cables, faux-leather.

Nylon 6,6

IUPAC: Poly(hexamethylene adipamide) / Poly(iminoadipoyliminohexane-1,6-diyl)

Hydrogen-bonding amide links; gears, bearings, textiles.

Polystyrene (PS)

IUPAC: Poly(1-phenylethene-1,2-diyl) / Poly(1-phenylethylene)

Aromatic phenyl ring pendant; cups, toys, packaging foam.

Polycarbonate (PC)

IUPAC: Poly(oxycarbonyloxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene)

Carbonate linkage with bisphenol-A; optical discs, safety visors.

PET

IUPAC: Poly(oxyethyleneoxyterephthaloyl) / Poly(ethylene benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate)

Ester linkage + aromatic ring; beverage bottles, polyester fibres.

PTFE (Teflon)

IUPAC: Poly(difluoromethylene)

Fully fluorinated backbone; non-stick cookware, seals.

PEEK

IUPAC: Poly(oxy-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenylenecarbonyl-1,4-phenylene)

Ether-ketone links with aromatic rings; aerospace-grade polymer.

Polyurethane (PU)

IUPAC: Poly(carbamic ester)

Urethane linkage (N-C=O-O); foams, adhesives, coatings.

PLA

IUPAC: Poly(2-hydroxypropanoic acid) / Poly(lactic acid)

Bio-derived lactic-acid ester; compostable cups and 3D-print filament.

PHA

IUPAC: Poly(3-hydroxybutanoate)

Bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoate; marine-degradable packaging.

ABS

IUPAC: Poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styrene)

Acrylonitrile nitrile group + butadiene + styrene; LEGO, electronics casings.

PMMA (Acrylic)

IUPAC: Poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate) / Poly(methyl methacrylate)

Methyl-methacrylate ester; display panels, optical lenses.

POM (Acetal)

IUPAC: Poly(oxymethylene) / Poly(formaldehyde)

Alternating C-O backbone; precision gears and valve seats.

Nylon 6 (PA6)

IUPAC: Poly(hexano-6-lactam) / Poly(imino(1-oxohexane-1,6-diyl))

Single amide repeat unit from caprolactam; engineering parts.

PBT

IUPAC: Poly(oxybutane-1,4-diyloxyterephthaloyl)

Butylene-terephthalate ester; electrical connectors, fan blades.

Polysulfone (PSU)

IUPAC: Poly(oxy-1,4-phenylenesulfonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenyleneisopropylidene-1,4-phenylene)

Sulfonyl group (SO2) bridge; medical sterilisable parts.

PEI (Ultem)

IUPAC: Poly(2-(4-(4-(4-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)phenoxy)phenyl)propan-2-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione)

Imide rings + ether links; aerospace brackets, FDM parts.

LCP

IUPAC: Poly(4-hydroxybenzoate-co-6-hydroxy-2-naphthoate)

Rigid-rod aromatic backbone; thin-wall connectors, antenna.

Epoxy Resin

IUPAC: Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A

Epoxide ring cross-links; structural adhesives, composites.

Bakelite (Phenolic)

IUPAC: Poly(phenol-co-formaldehyde)

Phenol-formaldehyde network; electrical sockets, brake linings.

Silicone (PDMS)

IUPAC: Poly(dimethylsiloxane)

Si-O backbone with methyl groups; implants, bakeware, sealants.

Natural Rubber (NR)

IUPAC: cis-1,4-Polyisoprene

Cis-1,4-polyisoprene chain; tyres, gloves, shock mounts.

SBR

IUPAC: Poly(styrene-co-butadiene)

Styrene-butadiene copolymer; truck tyres, shoe soles.

EPDM

IUPAC: Poly(ethylene-co-propylene-co-ethylidene norbornene)

Ethylene-propylene-diene; roofing membranes, door seals.

NBR (Nitrile)

IUPAC: Poly(acrylonitrile-co-1,4-butadiene)

Nitrile group gives oil resistance; fuel hoses, gloves.

Neoprene

IUPAC: Poly(2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene) / Poly(chloroprene)

Chloroprene backbone; wetsuits, cable jackets.

PVDF

IUPAC: Poly(1,1-difluoroethylene)

Vinylidene fluoride; piezoelectric films, chemical tubing.

PEBA

IUPAC: Poly(tetramethylene oxide-block-caprolactam)

Polyether-block-amide; running shoe midsoles, medical catheters.

PET Water Bottle

High-clarity PET blow-moulded drinking bottle - 500 ml format.

Automotive Bumper

Impact-modified PP bumper made using gas-assist injection moulding.

Flexible PP Sheet

Calendered PP sheet for thermoformed packaging and industrial dividers.

HDPE Milk Crate

Stackable HDPE milk crate - ribbed for rigidity, reusable.

PVC Pipe

Schedule-40 uPVC pressure pipe; potable water and drainage systems.

Nylon Gear

Injection-moulded PA66 spur gear - 20 deg pressure angle, self-lubricating.

PC Safety Visor

3 mm polycarbonate face shield; anti-scratch coated.

ABS Electronic Housing

Snap-fit ABS enclosure for consumer electronics PCB assembly.

LDPE Shrink Film

Multi-layer blown LDPE shrink film for beverage multipacks.

PP Woven Bag

50 kg raffia-weave polypropylene bag for fertilisers and grains.

PTFE Gasket

Full-face PTFE ring gasket for chemical-process pipe flanges.

POM Bearing Cage

Precision acetal bearing retainer; dimensionally stable under load.

PEEK Aerospace Bracket

Thin-wall PEEK bracket replacing aluminium in avionics bay.

PU Foam Seat

HR cold-cure polyurethane foam - automotive seat cushion 25 kg/m3.

PLA 3D-Print Filament Spool

1 kg 1.75 mm PLA filament for FDM desktop printers.

HDPE Corrugated Pipe

Double-wall corrugated HDPE drain pipe for road sub-base.

PC/ABS Alloy Car Dashboard

Soft-touch IMD instrument panel in PC/ABS blend.

PP Foam Insulation Panel

Expanded polypropylene (EPP) slab - 30 g/L for thermal packaging.

Nylon Cable Tie

Standard 300 mm PA66 cable tie; tensile 120 N; UL-listed.

PMMA Optical Lens

Precision-moulded PMMA convex lens for LED street lights.

PVC Electrical Conduit

20 mm rigid PVC electrical conduit - IS 9537 Part 3.

PP Disposable Syringe

5 ml medical-grade PP syringe with latex-free plunger tip.

HDPE Jerry Can

20-litre blow-moulded HDPE fuel can; UN-certified.

ABS Helmet Shell

Single-piece ABS motorcycle helmet outer shell - IS 4151.

PET Preform

28 g PET preform for 600 ml water bottle stretch-blow moulding.

PP Geo-textile Fabric

Non-woven spunbond PP fabric 200 g/m2 for road stabilisation.

LLDPE Silage Film

6-layer co-extruded LLDPE stretch film for bale wrapping.

PSU Medical Tray

Autoclave-stable polysulfone sterilisation tray for surgical instruments.

PEI (Ultem) Duct Fitting

Ultem 1010 duct elbow - rated 180 degC continuous; aircraft interior.

Silicone Baby Nipple

LSR injection-moulded silicone teat - FDA food-contact grade.

NBR O-Ring

Nitrile 70-Shore O-ring for hydraulic cylinders; ISO 3601.

EPDM Roofing Sheet

1.5 mm EPDM single-ply roof waterproofing membrane.

Neoprene Wetsuit Panel

5 mm closed-cell neoprene for 5/4 fullsuit construction.

TPU Shoe Sole

Thermoplastic polyurethane outsole - 80 Shore A; abrasion-resistant.

PVC Tarpaulin

650 g/m2 PVC-coated polyester tarpaulin; UV-stabilised.

Single-Screw Extruder

L/D 25:1 single-screw extruder - 60 mm barrel for compounding.

Injection Moulding Machine

200-ton hydraulic clamp; 2-platen toggle with servo pump.

Blow Moulding Die Head

Spider-leg die head for continuous extrusion blow moulding.

Twin-Screw Compounder

Co-rotating twin-screw ZSK-type; 40 mm, L/D 40 for masterbatch.

Blown Film Line

Blown-film tower with 3-layer die; 1000 mm lay-flat width.

Sheet Extrusion Line

Wide-die sheet extruder with 3-roll polishing stack.

Thermoforming Machine

Roll-fed rotary thermoformer; matched metal tooling; trim-in-place.

Calendering Line

Inverted-L 4-roll calender for PVC rigid/flexible sheet.

Rotational Moulding Oven

Carousel rotomoulding oven - 3-arm; 3000 L tank capacity.

Compression Moulding Press

400-ton hydraulic daylight press for rubber mats and BMC parts.

Transfer Moulding Machine

Upward-plunger transfer press for thermoset connector bodies.

Reaction Injection System

RIM high-pressure impingement mix head for polyurethane bumpers.

FDM 3D Printer

Core-XY belt gantry desktop FDM printer - 300 mm3 build volume.

SLS Powder Bed Printer

PA12 laser sintering system; 380 x 280 x 320 mm build chamber.

Pipe Extrusion Line

50 mm extruder with vacuum calibration for HDPE water pipe.

Profile Extrusion Die

Custom multi-cavity profile die for uPVC window sections.

Hopper Dryer System

Desiccant-wheel hopper dryer - 200 kg/hr for PET/Nylon.

Melt Filter / Screen Changer

Continuous slide-plate double-bolt screen changer for recycling lines.

Gravimetric Dosing System

4-component gravimetric feeder for masterbatch and regrind dosing.

Pelletiser

Strand pelletiser with water bath; 200-600 kg/hr throughput.

Diverter Valve

Hydraulic 3-way diverter valve; purge-free polymer switching.

Static Mixer

SMX static in-line mixer for colour compounding without screw.

Underwater Pelletiser

Die-face underwater pelletiser for LSR and EVA hot-melt.

Mould Temperature Controller

Oil-type MTC +/-0.5 degC accuracy - up to 200 degC for engineering resins.

Hot Runner Controller

32-zone hot-runner temperature controller for multi-cavity moulds.

Injection Moulding Process

Melt -> inject -> cool -> eject cycle visualisation for thermoplastics.

Blow Moulding Process

Parison extrusion -> mould close -> inflate -> cool -> demould.

Thermoforming Process

Sheet heat -> vacuum/pressure form -> trim -> stack.

Extrusion Process

Hopper -> barrel melt -> die shape -> cool -> haul-off -> cut.

Rotational Moulding Process

Load powder -> heat + biaxial rotation -> cool + demould.

Compression Moulding

Charge placement -> mould close -> heat+pressure cure -> trim.

Reaction Injection (RIM)

Two-component impingement mix -> mould fill -> demould.

Calendering Process

Compounded PVC -> 4-roll calender -> emboss -> wind.

FDM Additive Process

Filament -> melt -> layer-by-layer deposition -> support removal.

Compounding Process

Polymer + additives -> twin-screw melt-mix -> strand -> pellet.