ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of -4° F (-20° C) to 176° F (80° C). It is categorized as a standard material, and offers a balanced combination of mechanical toughness, impact resistance, and ease of fabrication and thermoforming.
Acetal (Polyoxymethylene, POM)
Acetal, also known as POM (Polyoxymethylene), is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 180° F (82° C). Acetal offers high strength and stiffness coupled with high dimensional stability and ease of machining.
Acrylic (Polymethyl Methacrylate, PMMA)
Acrylic, also known as Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), is a thermoplastic that can be formed into a number of shapes, making it suitable for use in a broad range of industries and products.
Adhesive-Backed Vinyl
Adhesive backed vinyl material sees a broad spectrum of use in the sign and graphics industry. Digital and screen print grade films, plotter films, specialty films, vehicle wrap material, laminating films, and complementary tapes are all available from Polymershapes.
Banner Media
A staple of the graphics industry, banner material is used in a variety of applications and settings. Grades are available for solvent, eco-solvent, UV, latex, and screen printing, in a range of widths, sizes, and thicknesses to meet your project needs.
Digital Media – Floor Graphics
Whether you are looking for short-term solutions or more long-lasting materials, Polymershapes offers floor graphics grades specially formulated to suit your needs. Indoor grades are developed to handle extensive exposure to foot traffic, while outdoor grades are further enhanced to handle vehicular traffic and changing weather effects.
Fabrics / Textiles
Fabrics and textile media are making waves in the graphics industry. With grades available for dye-sublimation, latex, and UV printing, technology advances have made textiles an option for many existing graphics applications.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), part of the polyolefin family of materials, is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of -50° F (-46° C) to 180° F (82° C).
Industrial PVC/CPVC
PVC is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a range of continuous use temperatures varying by type (Type I, Type II or CPVC).
Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Materials include flexible magnetic sheeting and rolls. The material is most commonly used for decorative promotional magnets and vehicle graphics.
Nylon (Polyamide, PA)
Nylon is one of the original engineering thermoplastic materials. With an ideal balance of strength and toughness it finds use in a wide variety of industries and applications.
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a unique engineering thermoplastic offering high temperature resistance, toughness, rigidity, and creep resistance. It is resistant to a wide range of solvents, making it an excellent material for use in a wide spectrum of applications where thermal, chemical and combustion properties are critical to performance.
PEI (Polyetherimide, ULTEM™)
PEI (Polyetherimide) is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic offering exceptional mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. It can be easily machined with conventional metalworking tools, and can be painted, hot stamped, printed or metallized.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate, also referred to as PC, is a tough, impact-resistant, virtually unbreakable material used in wide variety of applications. It is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 265° F (129° C).
Polypropylene Sheet, Rod and Tube
Polypropylene (PP) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of -4° F (-20° C) to 212° F (100° C). It is categorized as a standard material, and offers excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and processability.