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Materials Database

The following is a list of the most common processing materials. Click on the link to open a page of reference data on the use and moulding performance on the selected material.

The complete list of materials detailed in this database, along with a dictionary of common moulding problems and other useful information is available in our Processing Guide. Please [Click Here] to order your free copy.

Please note that the contents of this database are to be used as a guide only and all information, direction or advice given by Fast Heat as to the performance, characteristics and application of its own products and the polymeric materials contained herein is given in good faith and to the best of its knowledge. However, as Fast Heat has no control over the use to which these products and materials may be put, it does not accept any liability therefrom. Each user of the products and materials listed should contact their supplier for more detailed information to meet their specific requirements.

All trademarks used in this database are recognised as being the property of their manufacturers or owners.

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ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Styrene)
ABS-FR (ABS -Flame Retardant)
ABS + PA (ABS + Nylon 6 Alloy)
ASA (Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate)
ASA + PC (ASA + Polycarbonate Blend)

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CA (Cellulose Acetate)
CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate)
CP (Cellulose Propionate)

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EVA (Ethylene / Vinyl Acetate)

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LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)

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PA 6 (Nylon 6)
PA 66 (Nylon 66)
PBT (Polybutylene Terepthalate)
PC (Polycarbonate)
PC / ABS (Polycarbonate / ABS Blend)
PC - H (Polycarbonate - Hi Heat)
PC / PBT (Polycarbonate / Polyester Blend)
PE - HD (Polyethylene - High Density)
PE - LD (Polyethylene - Low Density)
PEEK (Poly-etheretherketone)
PEI (Poly-Ether Imide)
PES (Poly-Ether Sulphone)
PET (Polyethylene Terepthalate)
PMMA (Acrylic)
POM-C (Acetal Copolymer)
POM-H (Acetal Homopolymer)
PP (Polypropylene)
PPE (Poly-Phenylene Ether) - Formerly known as PPO.
PPS (Poly-Phenylene Sulphide)
PS (Polystyrene)
PSU (Polysulphone)
PVC-P (Flexible Poly-Vinyl Chloride)
PVC-U (PVC Without Plasticiser - Rigid PVC)

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SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile)
S/B (Styrene-Butadiene)

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TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)
TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber)
TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane)


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