Injection Molding Materials
With so many choices available, selecting the right materials for your application can be confusing. We can help!
Ames Industries offers selection expertise for a variety of injection molding materials and resins. Our mold design specialists will assist you with selecting the right material for your applications, as well as a material that is economical for you. In addition, we will provide recommendations for your designs to reduce molding and secondary service costs.
Material Selection Guide
Amorphous |
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Applications |
Features |
Trade Names |
Chemical Name |
Abbreviation |
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Lenses |
High clarity |
Plexiglas |
Polymethyl methacrylate |
PMMA |
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Windows |
Good clarity High impact resistance |
Makrolon |
Polycarbonate |
PC |
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Automotive Panels |
Good weather resistance |
Lustran |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene |
ABS |
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CD and DVD Cases |
Translucent or Opaque |
Styrofoam |
Polystyrene |
PS |
Semi-Crystalline |
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Applications |
Features |
Trade Names |
Chemical Name |
Abbreviation |
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Packaging Containers |
Good balance of toughness |
Dow |
High Density |
HDPE |
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Outdoor |
High impact resistance |
Geon |
Polyvinyl |
PVC |
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Living Hinges |
Good heat resistance Flexibility |
Profax |
Polypropylene |
PP |
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Automotive |
Super tough |
Zytel |
Polyamide |
PA |
| Insulator for Electronics | Semi-rigid Impact resistant Barrier material |
Valox Crastin |
Polybutylene terephthalate |
PBT |
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Bearings |
High stiffness |
Delrin |
Polyoxymethylene |
POM |
