A Plastic to Suit every Application. At Fairlite Plastics we stock a large range of engineering and special-use plastics in both sheet and rod.
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ( "Polystone")
UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) (" TIVAR", "Ralloy", " Wearex", "Polystone 7000") ( available in Sheet and Rod )
Key Features:
• Very low co-efficient of friction
• Very high surface release properties
• High chemical resistance
• Excellent impact resistance
• Very good damping properties
• Weldable
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Zero Moisture Absorption
• Good Machinability
Applications:
Wear strips and guide rails, Rollers, Protective Lining, Chute Hopper Liners, Non Stick Materials Handling,
Acetal ( "Delrin" "Wearace" - available in Sheet and Rod )
Key Features:
• High hardness and stiffness
• Very high mechanical properties
• Excellent creep resistance and dimensional stability
• Excellent dielectrical properties
• Low co-efficient of friction
Applications:
Precision Gears, Bearings, Electrical engineering insulators, snap fit assemblies, Parts which operate in water between 60 to 90;C
Nylon ( "Ertalon", "Wearlon", "Sustamid" - available in Sheet and Rod )
Key Features:
• Excellent bearing properties
• High impact strength and toughness
• Low power factor requirements
• High wear resistance
• Very good sliding properties
Applications:
High load bearings, Wear pads, Support and Guide wheels, Conveyor and Tension rollers, Wire rope sheaves, Buffer pads, Gears