NEXA PLASTICS
Materials
Polymers we mold
From everyday commodity resins to demanding engineering polymers, we help you choose the right material for performance, cost, and regulatory needs.
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Key properties
- High impact strength
- Good dimensional stability
- Easy to paint & plate
- Service temp up to ~80 °C
Typical applications
- Automotive interior trims
- Consumer electronics housings
- Appliance panels & knobs
- Toys and enclosures
PP
Polypropylene
Key properties
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Low density (0.90 g/cc)
- Fatigue resistant (living hinges)
- Food-contact safe grades
Typical applications
- Caps, closures & containers
- Automotive battery cases
- Medical labware
- Housewares & pails
PE
Polyethylene (HDPE / LDPE)
Key properties
- Very good chemical resistance
- HDPE: rigid, LDPE: flexible
- Low moisture absorption
- FDA-compliant grades available
Typical applications
- Bottles, crates & drums
- Pipe fittings
- Toys & lids
- Industrial containers
PC
Polycarbonate
Key properties
- Outstanding impact strength
- Optical clarity up to 90%
- Service temp up to ~120 °C
- Good electrical insulation
Typical applications
- Safety helmets & face shields
- Automotive lighting lenses
- Electronic housings
- Medical device covers
PA
Polyamide (Nylon 6 / 66)
Key properties
- High tensile & wear strength
- Good chemical resistance
- Continuous use up to ~120 °C
- Glass-filled grades for stiffness
Typical applications
- Gears, bushings & bearings
- Automotive under-hood parts
- Cable ties & connectors
- Power tool housings
POM
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
Key properties
- Low friction & wear
- High stiffness & fatigue life
- Dimensional stability
- Resistant to fuels & solvents
Typical applications
- Precision gears & cams
- Fuel system components
- Snap-fit & interlocking parts
- Conveyor & appliance parts
PMMA
Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic)
Key properties
- Transparency up to 92%
- Excellent UV & weather resistance
- Scratch-resistant surface
- Rigid, easy to polish
Typical applications
- Automotive tail lamps
- Display & signage parts
- Lighting diffusers
- Cosmetic packaging
PS
Polystyrene (GPPS / HIPS)
Key properties
- Rigid & dimensionally stable
- GPPS: crystal clear; HIPS: tough
- Easy to mold at high speeds
- Cost-effective
Typical applications
- Disposable cutlery & cups
- Refrigerator liners
- Toys & stationery
- Point-of-sale displays
PET
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Key properties
- Excellent gas & moisture barrier
- High tensile strength
- Recyclable (RIC #1)
- Good clarity in stretched form
Typical applications
- Beverage bottles & preforms
- Food packaging
- Fiber & textile parts
- Electrical components
TPE / TPU
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Key properties
- Rubber-like flexibility
- Shore hardness 30A–70D
- Excellent grip & feel
- Overmoldable onto rigid substrates
Typical applications
- Soft-touch grips & handles
- Seals, gaskets & bumpers
- Footwear components
- Medical tubing & wearables
Don't see your material? We regularly process glass-filled, flame-retardant, UV-stabilized, and food-grade variants. Talk to our engineers about your specification.
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