ABS – used for common items such a computer monitor and printer housings. ABS/PBT ABS/PC – housings. ABS/PVC Acetal – used on items such as snap-together coolant lines. Acrylic – usually used for clear parts such as key chain photo holders. ASA – similar to ABS, but UV stable. ETPU - flexible rubber-like resin. HDPE - low cost, chemical resistant LCP – high temp resin. LDPE - low cost, chemical resistant MABS Nylon – strong resin, very commonly used. PBT – commonly used for electrical components. PC – clear parts such as push buttons or light pipes. PE – low cost resin, chemical resistant PEI – strong high temp resin, expensive. PES PP – low cost resin with good chemical resistance. Popular for medical parts. PPS PS – low cost, low strength resin. Black VHS video housings are made from PS. PSU PUR PVC - flexible – popular for medical parts. PVC - rigid – used on plastic plumbing pipes and fittings. SAN
SEBS TPE – flexible rubber-like resin. TPO – flexible rubber-like resin. TPU - flexible rubber-like resin. TPV - flexible rubber-like resin.
