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Fortec Molding LLC Common Materials

The following is a partial list of thermoplastic injection grade resins used regularly at Fortec. The information provided is general in nature and should not be relied upon other than for preliminary evaluation. Contact the resin suppliers, many of whom have links here, regarding any specific information or requirements. After the common name is the chemical name when applicable. Specific brand names are in brackets. Below the common name are the types and grades currently molded at Fortec.

ABS (Acrylanitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Regular and Flame Retardant Grades
Acetal (Homopolymer and Copolymer)
Acrylic
CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride)
ETFE [Brandname - Tefzel]
Nylon (Regular, Glass Filled, Mineral Filled, Lubricated and Heat
Stabilized Grades)
Polycarbonate
Polyester
Polyethylene (High Density, Low Density and Linear Low Density)
Polypropylene (Homopolymer, Copolymer, Random, Talc Filled)
PPO (Polyphenylene Oxide) [Brandname - Noryl]
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) [Brandname - Ryton]
Polystyrene (Crystal and High Impact)
Polysulfone
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) (Rigid and Flexible)
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) [Brandname - Kynar]
SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile)
TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) [ Brandname - Santoprene ]

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