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Material GuidesSeptember 28, 2026

Acetal or POM: Rod, Sheet & Delrin Names

Learn what POM, acetal, polyacetal and Delrin mean, and what to specify when sourcing rod or sheet stock.

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Material GuidesSeptember 24, 2026

UHMWPE: What It Is, Key Properties and Applications

A guide to UHMWPE and how to evaluate it when wear, impact, sliding, load, temperature, and part dimensions matter.

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Material GuidesSeptember 17, 2026

PTFE: What It Is, Key Properties and When to Use It

Learn what PTFE is, its key properties, and how to compare it with POM when evaluating friction, chemical exposure, temperature, and dimensional stability.

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Technical GuideSeptember 1, 2026

POM ESD vs. Conductive POM: How to Choose the Grade

Compare POM ESD and conductive POM by the required electrical behavior, exact-grade data sheet, operating conditions, and verification plan.

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Material GuidesJuly 29, 2026

ABS+PC for Industrial Housings, Covers, and Impact Balance

When an ABS+PC blend makes sense in industrial housings and covers that need more than standard ABS alone.

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Industrial ApplicationsJuly 26, 2026

Noryl, PPE, and PPO for Electrical Applications in Humid Environments

What to review when a project mentions Noryl or PPE/PPO for housings, insulators, and components exposed to humidity or hot water.

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Material GuidesJuly 23, 2026

PET Rod and Sheet for Machining and Low-Moisture Precision Parts

Why PET is evaluated in rod and sheet form for separators, supports, and machined parts where dimensional stability matters.

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Industrial ApplicationsJuly 20, 2026

PPS in Pumps, Valves, and Chemical Process Components

Where PPS fits in process components and what to review when chemistry, temperature, and dimensional stability drive the material choice.

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Material GuidesJuly 17, 2026

PEEK Material: Price, Cost Drivers, and When It Is Worth It

How to think about PEEK pricing in industrial projects without over-specifying a high-performance resin.

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Industrial ApplicationsJuly 14, 2026

PTFE for Seals and Gaskets in Chemical Service

What makes PTFE strong for gaskets, seals, and chemical containment parts, and what to review before quoting an industrial part.

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Material GuidesJuly 11, 2026

PTFE vs Teflon: Real Differences for Industrial Buying

The practical difference between PTFE and Teflon when quoting seals, sheets, or machined parts for chemical and industrial service.

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Material GuidesJuly 8, 2026

PPO vs PA: Electrical Insulation, Humidity, and Dimensional Stability

How to compare PPO and polyamide when a part works with humidity, hot water, or electrical requirements and mechanical strength alone is not enough.

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Industrial ApplicationsJuly 5, 2026

PEI ESD for Cleanrooms, Fixtures, and Precision Electronics

Where PEI ESD fits when a component needs electrostatic control together with thermal rigidity and dimensional stability.

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Material GuidesJuly 2, 2026

PEI Ultem: Properties, Transparency, and High Temperature Performance

When to evaluate PEI Ultem for parts that need rigidity, dimensional stability, and thermal performance above more standard engineering plastics.

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Industrial ApplicationsJune 20, 2026

PPO for Electrical Insulation in Humidity and Hot Water

When to evaluate PPO for insulators, relay bases, and electrical components that must stay dimensionally stable in humid or steam-exposed environments.

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Industrial ApplicationsJune 18, 2026

Glass-Filled PPS: Load, Temperature, and Dimensional Stability

When to evaluate glass-filled PPS for rigid components exposed to load, heat, and demanding chemical environments.

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Material GuidesJune 16, 2026

PEEK ESD vs PEI ESD for High-Temperature Electronics

Guide to comparing PEEK ESD and PEI ESD in fixtures, electronic components, and precision parts exposed to heat, chemistry, and static control.

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Industrial ApplicationsJune 14, 2026

PET vs POM for Industrial Precision and Food Lines

Practical comparison of PET and POM for precision, guiding, and packaging parts where dimensional stability, friction, and documentation matter.

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Material GuidesJune 12, 2026

Nylon vs POM for Industrial Gears and Bushings

How to compare Nylon PA and POM in gears, bushings, guides, and motion components by friction, humidity, load, and dimensional stability.

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Material GuidesJune 10, 2026

Polycarbonate vs Acrylic: Industrial Impact Resistance

Practical comparison of polycarbonate and acrylic for guards, covers, and inspection windows where impact, safety, and clarity matter.

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Material GuidesJune 9, 2026

ESD Plastics: Industrial Selection Guide

Guide to selecting ESD plastics for industrial applications: POM ESD, PEEK ESD, PEI ESD, PA ESD, and ABS ESD by temperature, wear, precision, and static control.

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Industrial ApplicationsJune 6, 2026

Fixtures and Test Nests: Industrial Plastics for Electronics

How to choose industrial plastics for fixtures and test nests in electronics: POM, POM ESD, PEEK, PEI, PA, and ABS by precision, wear, ESD, and temperature.

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Material GuidesJune 3, 2026

PPS vs PEEK: High Temperature and Chemical Resistance

Technical comparison of PPS and PEEK for high-temperature industrial applications, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and machined parts.

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Material GuidesJune 1, 2026

PTFE vs UHMWPE: Friction, Wear, and Chemicals

Comparison of PTFE and UHMWPE for low friction, wear, abrasion, impact, and chemical resistance in industrial applications.

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Technical GuideMay 15, 2026

Polycarbonate (PC): Properties, Impact Resistance, and Industrial Applications

Technical guide to PC material for engineering: what polycarbonate is, how it compares with acrylic and glass, and where it fits for guards, covers, and transparent components.

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Advanced MaterialsMarch 18, 2026

PEEK Material: Real Advantages in High-Performance Industrial Applications

What makes PEEK material special in heat, chemistry, load, and precision, and how to decide whether it is truly justified versus POM, PTFE, PPS, or PEI.

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