Substrates We Coat
Acrylic or Poly (methyl methacrylate)
Acrylic or Poly (methyl methacrylate) is a transparent thermoplastic often used as a more durable alternative to glass or as an inexpensive alternative to polycarbonate.
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Aluminum
A soft, lightweight metal often favored for its ductility and resistance to corrosion. Aluminum is non-ferrous, highlight conductive, non-absorbent, and relatively inexpensive.
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Glass
Glass, or silicon dioxide is clear, durable, and easy to produce. Notable for its excellent optical qualities and scratch resistance.
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Nickel Titanium
Nickel Titanium, or nitonol, is an alloy known for its exceptional shape memory and superelasticity, allowing it to be easily deformed and recover its shape. It is highly biocompatible with a wide range of medical and industrial uses.
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Nylon
Nylon is a versatile thermoplastic polymer ideal as a fiber in fabrics, twines, and ropes. It is elastic, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
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PEBAX
PEBAX, or polyether block amide, is a flexible thermoplastic. It has excellent mechanical properties, able to deform and reform while resisting wear and impact damage.
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PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
PET, PETE is a common thermoplastic polymer resin of polyester.
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Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate (PC) is a lightweight and durable thermoplastic. It is an excellent electrical insulator, making it ideal for electronics, and has comparable clarity and optical qualities to some kinds of glass.
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Polyurethane
Polyurethane is a durable and resilient polymer. It can be used for soft foams or rigid, injection-molded parts.
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PVC
Polyvinyl chloride, commonly referred to as PVC or colloquially as vinyl, is one of the most widely used plastic polymers. It is available in both rigid and soft forms, and is used in a wide range of industrial and medical applications.
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Silicone
Silicone is a soft, synthetic polymer typically produced as gels or soft solids. Silicone is highly biocompatible, water resistant, and breathable, making it ideal for many medical, industrial, and household uses.
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Steel
Steel is an iron carbon alloy favored for its tensile strength, as well as its relatively low cost. It is used for a wide variety of structural applications, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel is the most common material for cutlery and instruments.
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Teflon/PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a thermoplastic polymer commonly marketed under the brand name Teflon. PTFE is especially notable for its low-friction, “non-stick” surface.
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Titanium
Titanium is a lustrous transition metal with low density and high strength. Titanium is extremely resistant to corrosion and has a high strength to density ratio.
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Co-Polymers
Co-polymers are polymers made by reaction of two different monomers, with units of more than one kind.
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Multi-Material Components
Multi-material components are hybrid parts of dissimilar materials.
