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.
ABS/PVC
ABS/PVC blend sheet, such as Boltaron, offers some of the best aspects of these two common thermoplastics. Excellent for thermoforming applications, it maintains high consistency from lot to lot fabricating, and uniformity in deep draws and sharp corners.
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.
Bullet/Blast/Wind Resistant Security Glazing
Through our Insulgard™ Security Products business, we offer a versatile, multi-tiered line of security products, including counterline systems, glazing materials, opaque armor, transaction windows, doors, framing systems, drawers, package passers, deal trays, and speak-thru devices.
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 Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), also known as PS (Polystyrene), is an amorphous thermoplastic material, used in lower heat applications. It is categorized as a standard material, and offers ease of processing, high impact strength, and stiffness.
Interlocking PVC Panels
When strength, chemical and water resistance, and easy installation are needed, interlocking PVC panel solutions offer the perfect alternative to traditional drywall or FRP panels in agricultural, clinical, food preparation, or residential settings.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene), also known as a polyolefin material, is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 200° F (93° C).
Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Materials include flexible magnetic sheeting and rolls. The material is most commonly used for decorative promotional magnets and vehicle graphics.
PAI (Polyamide-imide)
PAI (Polyamide-imide) is an imidized thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 500° F (260° C).
PBI (Polybenzimidazole)
PBI (polybenzimidazole) such as Duratron® from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, features the highest mechanical properties of any plastic above 400°F as well as the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion and highest compressive strength of all unfilled plastics.
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.
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, or PETG, is a clear thermoplastic that can be formed into a number of shapes, making it suitable for use in a broad range of applications.
Phenolic/Thermoset Plastics
Phenolics, also known as Thermosets, are extremely versatile machinable plastics that deliver unique properties by combining resins with composite materials.
PI (Polyimide)
PI (Polyimide), is an imidized material with a continuous use temperature range of up to 580° F (304° C). It is categorized as an extreme performance material, and offers excellent heat resistance, lubricity, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
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).
Polycarbonate-ABS Blend (PC-ABS)
Polycarbonate-ABS blend sheet is an opaque, solid, low-gloss sheet, commonly known as LEXAN H6500. Commonly used in the bus & rail industry, this sheet offers excellent stiffness, as well as flame retardant properties.
Polypropylene Twinwall – Corrugated Plastic
Polypropylene twinwall sheet, also known as fluted polypropylene, or simply as corrugated plastic, is an economical material that is light-weight and durable. In twinwall form, sheets are commonly used for both indoor and outdoor signage, as well as trade show and retail displays.
Polyurethane (PU)
Rigid polyurethane (PU) delivers a broad range of chemical resistance along with superior impact strength.
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide)
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a tough, high-performance engineering thermoplastic featuring high dimensional stability.
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 300° F (149° C).
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a high molecular weight polymer with excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties, and a low coefficient of friction. It is a highly versatile plastic material useful in a broad range of high technology market segments and products, and its properties can be modified by additives such as glass fiber, carbon, or graphite.
PVC-Acrylic
PVC-Acrylic is a thermoformable, high-impact, fire-rated sheet for a variety of aerospace and industrial applications.
Silicone and Adhesives
Silicone sealants and adhesives are inert, synthetic compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses. They are typically heat-resistant and rubber-like.