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Shape

Color

Density

Performance

Electrically Insulating

For Use With

Acetic Acid (White Vinegar)

Hardness Rating

Comparable To

Maximum Temperature

Clarity

Relative Friction Rating

Tolerance Rating

Water Absorption

For Use Outdoors

Water Absorption Rating

Tensile Strength

2,000 psi to 3,480 psi

2,900 psi to 5,070 psi

3,000 psi to 5,000 psi

3,200 psi

3,550 psi

3,920 psi to 4,200 psi

8,900 psi to 9,500 psi

9,100 psi

9,195 psi to 11,030 psi

10,000 psi to 11,000 psi

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

1C008

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

REACH

RoHS

Impact Strength

0.6 ft·lbf/in to 1.4 ft·lbf/in

0.8 ft·lbf/in

0.9 ft·lbf/in

1 ft·lbf/in

1 ft·lbf/in to 1.5 ft·lbf/in

1.1 ft·lbf/in to 1.94 ft·lbf/in

1.8 ft·lbf/in to 4 ft·lbf/in

12 ft·lbf/in to 18 ft·lbf/in

14 ft·lbf/in

No Break

Impact Strength Rating

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Hardness

Durometer 50D to Durometer 65D

Durometer 57D

Durometer 62D

Durometer 75D

Rockwell M80 to Rockwell M100

Rockwell M89 to Rockwell M96

Rockwell M100

Rockwell M106

Rockwell R40 to Rockwell R80

Rockwell R99

Rockwell R105

Rockwell R108

Rockwell R108 to Rockwell R121

Rockwell R112

Rockwell R115

Tensile Strength Rating

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About Plastic

Deburring and Edge-Rounding Media
for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals

Good for light material removal.

Impact-Resistant Plastic Pellets

Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls.

Wear-Resistant Plastic Pellets

With a low coefficient of friction, these pellets won't wear away from abrasion that’s often caused by contact with moving parts. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.

Moisture-Resistant Plastic Pellets

These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.

Plastic

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal Resin Balls

Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

Polypropylene Balls

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Wear-Resistant Nylon Balls

Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Balls

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Balls

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

High-Strength Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Balls

Among the strongest plastic materials we offer, Torlon PAI has a slippery surface that resists wear. Use it to make high-friction compressor parts, bearings, and seals.

Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Balls

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Balls

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.