As you may be aware, there are hundreds of plastic resins and compounds to choose from.

Plastic ResinsThe decision of which material to use to mold a part is directly related to the characteristics needed for the part.

Cosmetics, strength, size, cost, texture, and hardness are just some of the factors to be considered.  Fortunately, Guttenberg Industries produces parts for hundreds of customers each year from a variety of materials. The most used materials include (not in exact order):

  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene (HDPE & LDPE)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • ABS
  • TPE
  • Acetal
  • Acrylic,
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Nylon
  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Contact us today to learn more.