Injection Molding
Plastic Injection Molding
| Material | Tensile Strength | Flexural Modulus | Impact Strength | Max Temp. | Chemical Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | 5000-7500 psi | 270,000-380,000 psi | 3.0-7.5 ft-lb/in notched izod | 140°-200° F | Poor to Fair |
| ABS + PC (ABS + Polycarbonate Alloy) | 6400-9150 psi | 300,000-400,000 psi | 8-12 ft-lb/in notched izod | 140°-210° F | Poor to Fair |
| Acetal (POM) | 6000-22,000 psi | 120,000-170,000 psi | .8-2 ft-lb/in notched izod | 180°-300° F | Excellent |
| Acrylic (PMMA) | 2800-10,9000 psi | 221,000-534,000 psi | .22-1.1 ft-lb/in notched izod | 183°-217° F | Excellent |
| Nylon 6-PA (Polyamide) | 6,000-24,000 psi | 390,000-1,100,000 psi | 2-8 ft-lb/in notched izod | 200°-350° F | Good to Excellent |
| Nylon 6/6-PA (Polyamide) | 8,000-24,000 psi | 430,000-1,100,000 psi | 2-8 ft-lb/in notched izod | 220°-350° F | Good to Excellent |
| PBT Polyester (Polybutylene Terepthalate) | 6,000-13,000 psi | 300,000-1,200,000 psi | 1 ft-lb/in notched izod | 250°-420° F | Fair to Good |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | 9000-23,000 psi | 340,000-1,400,000 psi | 2-18 ft-lb/in notched izod | 150°-300° F | Poor to Fair |
| PEI (Polyetherimid) | 14,000-28,000 psi | 480,000-1,300,000 psi | 2 ft-lb/in notched izod | 375°-420° F | Fair to Good |
| PE (Polyethylene) | 1900-4500 psi | 40,000-105,000 psi | 2-No break ft-lb/in notched izod | 130°-150° F | Good to Excellent |
| LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) | 1,200-4,000 psi | 35,000-48,000 psi | No break ft-lb/in notched izod | 130°-150° F | Good to Excellent |
| HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) | 3,200-4,500 psi | 145,000-225,000 psi | .4-4 ft-lb/in notched izod | 130°-150° F | Good to Excellent |
| PET Polyester (Polyethylene Terepthalate) | 7,000-23,000 psi | 350,000-3,000,000 psi | .45-8 ft-lb/in notched izod | 250°-420° F | Fair to Good |
| PP (Polypropylene) | 4,500-18,500 psi | 210,000 -1,500,000 psi | 1.4-5.5 ft-lb/in notched izod | 150°-300° F | Excellent |
| PPA (Polyphthalamide) | 9,000-33,000 psi | 270,000 -2,700,000 psi | .6-22 ft-lb/in notched izod | 300°-450° F | Good to Excellent |
| PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) | 14,000-28,000 psi | 550,000 -2,900,000 psi | .5-6 ft-lb/in notched izod | 450°-500° F | Good to Excellent |
| HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) | 7,500-10,000 psi | 160,000 -370,000 psi | 3-7 ft-lb/in notched izod | 100°-150° F | Poor |
| PSU (Polysulfone) | 9,500-18,000 psi | 390,000-1,500,000 psi | .65-7 ft-lb/in notched izod | 300°-350° F | Fair to Good |
| PVC (Polyvinylchloride) | 10,000-12,000 psi | 350,000-600,000 psi | .8-1.4 ft-lb/in notched izod | 120°-170° F | Fair to Good |
| TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer) | 6960-12,000 psi | 260,000-340,000 psi | .80-10.1 ft-lb/in notched izod | 160°-250° F | Fair to Good |
| TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) | 1,000-7,000 psi | 5,000-800,000 psi | 2.5-No Break ft-lb/in notched izod | 200°-300° F | Fair to Good |
