Compression Molded
ABSYLUX®
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
Absylux ABS is a low cost engineering plastic ideal for prototyping.
It has
excellent dimensional stability and lends itself to all forms
of fabrication. It
can be painted or gluded and in some cases chrome plated.
HIPS
(High Impact Polystyrene)
HIPS is a low cost plastic material that is easily machined and
fabricated. It
is frequently used for preproduction prototyping. HIPS is FDA
compliant for
use in food processing applications.
KYNAR
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
Manufactured from Kynar polyvinylidene fluoride resin. This material
offers excellent corrosion and chemical resistance at both ambient
and elevated temperatures. PVDF is also inherently UV stable,
mechanically tough, abrasion and flame resistant. Kynar 1000 is
a whiter grade of PVDF than 740.
LENNITE®
UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
Lennite UHMW-PE is a low friction engineering plastic with good
chemical
and wear resistance. It is widely used in slide bearing applications.
It can be
machined into complex parts with minimal deformation due to the
processing
capabilities Westlake Plastics.
NORYLUX®
(Modified Polyphenylene Oxide)
Norylux modified PPO is a strong, engineering plastic with excellent
mechanical,
thermal, and electrical properties. Along with its low moisture
absorption,
Norylux is one of the most dimensionally stable engineering materials
available. Common uses include electrical housings, scientific
instruments,
and fluid handling components.
POMALUX®
(Acetal Copolymer)
Pomalux is a high performance acetal copolymer with excellent
mechanical,
electrical, and wear properties. Pomalux has excellent dimensional
stability
even with complex geometries. As a bearing surface, it works well
in dry and
wet applications. Pomalux is FDA compliant.
DIELUX®
(PTFE filled Acetal Copolymer)
Dielux PTFE filled acetal copolymer is an outstanding bearing
and wear material.
The PTFE filler allows Dielux to be used without additional lubricants
in applications where grease and oil are undesirable in both wet
and dry
environments. Westlake also has an FDA compliant grade of Dielux.
PROPYLUX®
(polypropylene)
Propylux is made from polypropylene resin. Among its most notable
characteristics
are its mechanical toughness, chemical resistance, and resistance
to abrasion.
These properties make it suitable for various applications. Propylux
Natural, Void
Free, and 944 are FDA compliant.
ZELUX®
(Polycarbonate)
Zelux polycarbonate has excellent dimension, mechanical, and electrical
properties.
It can be polished to a high clarity for sight glasses and lenses.
Zelux
W or window grade comes in thicknesses up to 2" .