General Info
Polypropylene is an economical material that offers a combination of outstanding physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties not found in any other thermoplastic. Compared to low or high density polyethylene, it has a lower impact strength, but superior working temperature and tensile strength.
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Key Properties
- Easily Fabricated
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- High Compressive Strength
- High Tensile Strength
- Impact Resistant
- Lightweight
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Non-Staining
- Non-Toxic
- Resists Most Alkalis and Acids
- Resists Stress Cracking
- Retains Stiffness and Flex
Limitations
- Lower Impact Strength Than HDPE
- Poor Resistance to Aromatic, Aliphatic and Chlorinated Solvents.
Applications
- Chemical Resistant Tanks & Linings
- Clean Room Walls, Floors & Ceilings
- Die Cutting Pads
- Filter Press Plates
- Laboratory Consoles, Sinks & Ducts
- Lavatory Partitions
- Plating Barrels & Tanks
- Prosthetic Devices
- Pump Components & Housings
- Railroad Crossing Components
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
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