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Materials & Resins

Expertise in Application-Specific Materials

Materials & Resins

Choosing the appropriate plastic material for your application is an essential step in developing a successful finished part. Each material has its own characteristics, properties, and strengths. There are many factors that can influence material selection, ranging from performance to appearance to cost. We work with you to understand the parameters of your project to help you choose the best, most cost-effective method to achieve your goals and meet regulations. Brentwood has experience working with highly engineered and blended material for applications such as mass transit, aerospace, and the military. We can produce material ranging in thickness from 0.01 to 0.50 inches up to 14 ft.
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PETG
Best for: Precision parts

Polyethylene terephthalate works well for applications that require precision without sacrificing structural integrity. This is especially true for applications that require deep draws, complex die cuts, and precise details.

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PETG FOAM
Best for: Opaque products that require durability

This material provides a clean and durable alternative to HIPS for opaque product applications.

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HIPS
Best for: high-impact applications

High-Impact Polystyrene is a versatile and cost-effective material that is easy to form. Despite its name, HIPS actually provides low impact resistance when compared with other thermoformable materials, as it simply has a higher-impact rating than other materials in the polystyrene family.

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ULTEM
Best for: High temperature and chemical applications

This material offers outstanding thermal resistance, high strength and stiffness, and broad chemical resistance.

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PP
Best for: Moisture resistance

Polypropylene is a cost-effective material that features high flexural and impact strength and is very resistant to absorbing moisture.

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PC
Best for: Wide temperature resistance with high clarity

Polycarbonate is extremely durable over a wide temperature range and provides exceptional impact resistance. It also offers high clarity, making it an ideal choice for transparent parts.

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HDPE
Best for: High impact and abrasion resistance

High-density Polyethylene is stronger and stiffer than standard polyethylene with good impact and abrasion resistance.

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LDPE
Best for: High impact, moisture and chemical resistance

Low-density Polyethylene is largely resistant to impact, moisture, and chemicals.

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PVDF
Best for: Harsh thermal, chemical, and ultraviolet conditions

Polyvinylidene fluoride is tough material capable of withstanding exposure to harsh thermal, chemical, and ultraviolet conditions.

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ABS
Best for: High stiffness and versatility

This material is manufactured by combining three different compounds: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. In addition to its high stiffness factor and creep resistance, ABS is one of the most versatile plastics available.

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PVC
Best for: High-impact and flame-retardant applications

Polyvinyl chloride is stiffer than ABS and features high-impact strength and natural flame-retardant qualities.

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TPO
Best for: High impact and chemical resistant

Thermoplastic Polyolefin is a compounded alloy containing rubber, a blend of polypropylene, and a reinforcing filler. It is a great replacement for metal parts as it provides high impact and chemical resistance.

Films

Depending on your material selection and project requirements, you may need to cap the material with a film. Films can be protective to ensure the material will be durable and long-lasting (or decorative) to enhance aesthetics.
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PVDF

Depending on your material selection and project requirements, it may be necessary to cap the chosen material with a film. Films can be protective – to ensure that the material will be durable and long-lasting – or decorative – to enhance aesthetics.

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Acrylic

This film is designed to protect materials lacking high impact strength and durability while also providing a shiny, decorative finish.

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Tedlar®

The Tedlar film is a specialty material designed to combat graffiti, ensuring a clean appearance for the lifetime of the part.

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