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Material Selection

Material Selection


Description

Our four standard plastic retainer materials are listed in the downloadable PDF, along with compatibility information for select media.

Additional Material Facts

  • Nylon 6/6 has good overall mechanical properties: stiffness, strength and toughness.
  • Our standard Nylon 6/6 is 33% glass filled, heat stabilized and hydrolysis resistant. Several other grades of nylon are also available.
  • PPA offers improved heat and chemical resistance over standard nylon 6/6, while bridging the gap between conventional and specialty plastics.
  • PPS is extremely rigid, resists creep and exhibits short and long term thermal stability. PPS also has useful dielectric and insulating properties.
  • PTFE is resistant to high temperatures, chemical reaction, corrosion and stress cracking. It is also characterized by mechanical toughness and low friction.