Complete List of Materials Available:

Click any of the below links for a brief description of the materials we have to offer:

| ABS | Acetal | Aromatic Thermoplastics |
| Customized Phosphorescent Thermoplastics |
| Kostrate | Nylon | Polybutylene | Polycarbonate | Polyethylene |
| Polypropylene | Polystyrene |
| TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds (Rubber like material) |
| Color Availability | All Materials |

When you have a reliable source for precision non-metallic fasteners, you can use them to reduce the weight, cost, and assembling complexities of your products.

The light weight, non-magnetic, non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-abrasive, non-conducting, heat resistant properties of versatile polymers make them invaluable for applications where high tensile holding strength is not the primary requirement.

And, when you consider that these characteristics may be further enhanced by chemical and fiber additions to increase strength, hardness, flexibility, or temperature and UV resistance, you can begin to understand why plastics are so attractive.

The skilled craftsmen at Plastic Nuts & Bolts.com not only efficiently produce new fastener shapes to customer print, they also produce them in a wide range of materials to achieve specific ductility or hardness. Today they are working with unique materials that add an entirely new dimension to plastic components and challenge the most creative design engineers. These are plastics that glow, can be richly colored and are soft to the touch or give off attractive scents.

Plastic Nuts & Bolts.com has the capability of molding over 120 different materials and is able to color match for specific applications. Following are descriptions of some of the materials in use at Plastic Nuts & Bolts.com. Please do not hesitate to call for more information on these or any other materials.

ABS
A polymer consisting of Acrylonitrile, Butadiene and Styrene which can be combined in different ratios to produce a blend tailored to the customer's specific needs. Acrylonitrile contributes heat stability, chemical and aging resistance. Butadiene contributes low
temperature retention, toughness and impact strength. Styrene contributes a glossy finish, rigidity and processing ease. Together, they provide flame retardance, electroplatability and variable gloss finish capability.

Acetal
Acetal resins are odorless, tasteless and nontoxic. Key properties include high strength and rigidity, excellent dimensional stability, fatigue endurance, relatively low moisture absorption and low dynamic and static coefficient of friction. Perhaps the most outstanding feature is Acetal's ability to retain these properties over a wide range of adverse conditions including extreme humidity, exposure to solvents and other chemicals and high loading and prolonged cyclic stressing. Acetal is widely used in the automotive, electrical, machinery, equipment and watch making industries.

Aromatic Thermoplastics
A specialty compound that makes your product more attractive, pleasant, or even more fun. One that helps you highlight desirable product characteristics and build brand recognition by appealing to a customer’s sense of smell. Scented Compounds, which incorporate one of hundreds of standard or custom fragrances, emit a pleasant scent. While these fragrances are compatible with most reinforcements and colors, they work best in olefinic resins such as polypropylenes, polyethylenes, and olefinic thermoplastic elastomers. They can be injection molded, extruded or blow molded. Fragrances may be retained for up to a year. Generally, the thicker the part, the longer the fragrance will last. Applications for Scented Compounds include toys, household products, personal care products, medical supplies, cosmetics, automotive interior items, consumer goods, non-FDA parts and air freshening. Scented Compounds can also be helpful in offsetting undesirable odors in some applications.

Customized Phosphorescent Thermoplastics (Glow-in-the-Dark)
A family of compounds with intriguing, glow-in-the-dark effects. Options in glow duration, intensity and color. Phosphorescent pigments absorb ultraviolet light and slowly emit this energy over time. This effect is best achieved with clear or translucent resin systems such as: elastomers, acrylics, polycarbonates, styrenics and polyolefins. New classes of pigments allow for longer glow life: some compounds can last up to ten times the industry standard. The most effective way to recharge these compounds is to expose them to direct ultraviolet rays. These compounds are perfect for a variety of applications including: electronics, consumer goods, athletic and sporting goods, and safety equipment and signage. These compounds are an effective alternate light source to eliminate expensive wiring and lighting systems in applications such as signs, railings, armrests, or automotive instrument panels.

TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds (Rubber like material)
Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds (TPE) are easily processed in a wide range of parameters for injection molding applications. Features of this material are soft touch, rubbery feel, excellent color ability and good ozone/UV stability. Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds (TPE) has excellent grip characteristics and is extremely weatherproof. Examples of applications are medical and package tubing, closures and seals, household products, infant and personal care products and PVC replacement.

Kostrate
This new thermoplastic material, which serves as a cost effective alternative to polycarbonate, exhibits exceptional toughness, rigidity and clarity. Kostrate is a significant cost-saving alternative for clear applications where rubber modified polystyrene, polycarbonate and copolymer polyester may have been used. Compared to other clear and engineered materials, Kostrate offers the following: high impact, high flexural and tensile strength.

Nylon
Nylon resins are typically used in applications requiring heat and chemical resistance, as well as, toughness. Some examples include under-the-hood automotive components, electrical connectors for the telecommunications and computer industries and components of medical devices. Nylon products can be found in virtually every industry. Parts in a broad range of colors can be produced with most nylon resins.

Polybutylene
A thermoplastic polymer, such as butyl rubber, of a butylene liquefied petroleum gas, isobutene, butene-1, butene-2 that is manufactured in various degrees of elasticity, strength and stability. Used for films, coatings, pipes, tubing, fittings and many other services.

Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate resin is one of the toughest, most versatile engineering thermoplastics, combining outstanding electrical insulation properties, performance history and economic advantages over other thermoplastics, metals, glass and other materials. Available with a variety of additive options which enhance UV stabilization, flame and heat resistance, impact strength, dimensional stability and optical quality: Polycarbonate resin is widely used in the appliance, automotive, packaging, electrical and electronic industries.

Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a partially crystalline, lightweight thermoplastic, polymerized from ethylene gas at controlled temperatures and pressures. It is tough, heat stable, flexible and has a wax-like feel. Polyethylene is used in many applications because of its moisture barrier properties, superior optics, salability, toughness and outstanding electrical properties.

Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer with low specific gravity and good resistance to chemicals and fatigue. It can be readily colored, has good tensile strength and proven resistance to acids, alkalis and solvents. It also has low permeability to water, is unaffected by bacteria or fungus and has good electrical resistance. Chemical and fiber additions produce improved impact and UV resistance, increased flexibility and anti-static control, strength, excellent end product durability and performance.

Polystyrene
Polystyrene (or Styrene) advanced performance resins are crystal-clear, resist moisture, stable when exposed to radiation, can be uniformly colored, have attractive light transmission capabilities, dimensional stability, high tensile and flexible.

Color Availability
Over 75 stocked in house colors
Unlimited color match capability

All Materials

Nylon
• Nylon 4/6
• Nylon 6
• Nylon 6/6
• Nylon 66/6
• Nylon 6/12 (weather resistant)
• Nylon Glass Fills
• Nylon Heat Stabilized
• Nylon Nucleated (20 N)
• Nylon 41 H
• Nylatron
• Supertough
• Flame Retardant
• Others Upon Request