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Polypropylene
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Characteristics
Cost-effective and lightweight, polypropylene is easily welded, formed and machined. With its balance of chemical, thermal and electrical properties and good strength-to-weight ratio, it's a suitable choice for many applications.
Polypropylene has excellent chemical and solvent resistance and very low gas and water vapor permeability. As a result, 
it is used extensively in the semiconductor industry. It is also a good choice for the food processing industry. With a hard, high-gloss surface, it is suitable for environments in which bacteria is a concern including applications involving direct food contact. Its good insulating properties, excellent arc resistance and dielectric strength also make it a good choice for electrical applications. It can be modified to be conducive or antistatic.
Applications
- Medical equipment and components
- Semiconductor processing equipment
- Food processing equipment
- Food packaging
- Solar collectors
- Electrical switch gears
- Pump and valve components
- Fluid dispensing parts
- Piping systems
- Electrical insulation
- Tanks, tank covers and liners
Questions?
Our application engineers can help. With decades of experience in plastic material selection, we'll help you choose the optimal plastic for your application and budget.
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