The document discusses various common injection molded plastics and their applications, including ABS, acetal, polypropylene, high impact polystyrene (HIPS), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Each plastic is characterized by its unique properties, strengths, and limitations for specific uses. The importance of selecting the right material for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness is emphasized, along with a recommendation to consult experienced plastic injection molders.

1. Common Injection
Molded Plastics

2. The job of a plastic injection molder
includes helping the customer select
the best accessible plastic material
for their application. The choice and
accessibility of different polymers
has changed in the course of recent
years. Today, it can be overwhelming
to figure out what the best plastic
material is for your project. This
slideshow goes over some of the
most common types of plastics.

3. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene,
or ABS, is an exceptionally
common plastic material.
Presented in 1948, ABS was
immediately received by a wide
range of enterprises from
machines, to pipes, to car parts.
It has exceptional impact and
mechanical strength. Metal
coatings have superb grip to
ABS surfaces, making it an
extraordinary material for
telephones, shower heads,
fixtures, handles, and so on.
ABS ought not be utilized as a
part of uses in situations in which
it will be required to keep out
compound solvents, give
electrical protection, or withstand
UV exposure.
ABS

4. Celcon is a typical brand name for
Acetal, a resin with incredible
surface lubricity and creep
protection (memory). Not at all like
ABS, Acetal has great chemical
protection and is every now and
again utilized as a part of food and
water applications. It's additionally
usually found in mechanical and
car and appliances such as slides,
gears, cams, bushings, entryway
handles, and safety belt parts.
Acetal ought not be utilized for
applications in high warmth
situations or where more affordable
plastics might be substituted. It can
likewise be hard to bond, or paste.
Celcon
(Acetal)

5. Polypropylene (PP) is another
extremely normal plastic and is
known for its adaptability.
Impact-modified grades have great
impact strength and great cold
crack resistance. PP is an
exceptionally unique plastic and has
been exacerbated for an extensive
variety of applications.
Note that most grades of PP are
combustible and deteriorate under
UV radiation. It can likewise be
vulnerable to chlorinated solvents.
Polypropylene

6. High Impact Polystyrene is a
prominent cheap and tough plastic
that is produced using altering
crystal styrene with rubber. This
gives it many levels of impact
protection. HIPS is usually found
in point-of-purchase shows, printed
illustrations, thermoformed
machine cases and parts, models,
and demos. It can likewise be found
in racks, stands, and installations for
its tasteful qualities. It is anything
but difficult to glue, or bond and can
take printing and decor.
It is combustible, despite the fact
that fire resistant grades are
accessible. It likewise has poor
chemical protection and is liable to
pressure and environmental breaking.
HIPS

7. Low Density Polyethylene, as the
name proposes, is the mildest and
most adaptable variant of the
polyethylene family. It has great
impact quality because of its
physical properties, and is water
resistant. Common applications
include consumer products,
houseware items, electronic
wire/cable insulators, and medical
products such as prosthetics.
LDPE ought not be utilized for
applications in high temperatures,
and outrageous climate. It is
likewise flammable and can be
hard to bond.
LDPE

8. Picking the correct material for
your project can bring about
better performance,
manufacturability, and less cost.
We strongly recommend
researching your options and
consulting with an experienced
plastic injection molder to
determine the best material for
your specific application.

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