Injection Molding Materials

Choosing the right injection molding material can make or break your project. Our comprehensive guide helps you quickly compare options based on strength, flexibility, and heat resistance, so you can confidently select the ideal material for prototypes, production parts, or custom designs—ensuring high-quality results every time.

  • CNC machined TPU automotive seals and gaskets

    TPU

    Type: TPU

    Impact Resistance, Wear Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Aging Resistance

    TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), commonly known as urethane rubber, is a thermoplastic elastomer. It features excellent elasticity, abrasion resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, and is widely used in applications such as mobile phone cases (soft shells), sports shoe soles, and medical catheters.

  • CPVC injection molding plastic material — high-performance, chemical-resistant, and durable plastic for precision-molded components.

    CPVC

    Type: CPVC

    Temperature Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Flame Retardancy

    CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) is a thermoplastic plastic obtained by chlorination modification of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Such structural changes enable it to far outperform ordinary PVC in terms of heat resistance, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance, making it an ideal material for high-temperature and corrosive environments.

  • High-impact polystyrene (HIPS) plastic material used for durable and cost-effective injection molded parts

    HIPS

    Type: HIPS

    Impact Resistance, Economical, Electrical Insulation

    High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a low-cost and easily processable plastic material. It is often used in the manufacturing of low-strength structural components in scenarios where comprehensive requirements for a material’s impact resistance, processability, and cost are required. Additionally, with its excellent dimensional stability and ease of being painted and bonded, it has become an ideal material for prototyping.

  • PEI polyetherimide engineering plastic pellets

    PEI

    Type: PEI

    Temperature Resistance, Strength, CorrosionResistant, Flame Retardancy, Electrical Insulation, Aging Resistance

    PEI (polyetherimide) is a high-performance thermoplastic engineering plastic that combines excellent heat resistance, mechanical properties, and chemical stability, enabling it to be widely used in high-end industrial fields such as aerospace, electronics and electrical engineering, and medical equipment.

  • PTFE injection molding plastic material — high-performance, chemical-resistant, heat-resistant, and durable plastic for precision-molded components.

    PTFE

    Type: PTFE

    Temperature Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, low friction Coefficient, Aging Resistance

    Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon, is a high-performance fluoropolymer. It is frequently used in mechanical components requiring reduced friction and wear—such as bearings, gears, and piston rings—due to its non-stick properties, low friction characteristics, and self-lubricating capabilities. PTFE also exhibits excellent electrical insulation properties, making it highly suitable for applications like high-frequency cables, high-voltage insulators, and electronic components.

    Additionally, PTFE maintains stable performance during long-term use across an extreme temperature range from -200°C (ultra-low temperature) to 260°C (high temperature), enabling its use in harsh environments such as aerospace systems, deep-sea equipment, and high-temperature industrial apparatus.

  • LDPE plastic material with excellent flexibility and chemical resistance for injection molding and packaging applications.

    LDPE

    Type: LDPE

    Corrosion Resistance, Toughness, Electrical Insulation

    Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is lighter than water, soft and tough, with excellent acid and alkali resistance as well as electrical insulation properties. It is widely used in fields such as packaging, agriculture, electronics, and daily necessities.

  • HDPE injection molding plastic material — high-density, durable, and chemical-resistant plastic for precision-molded components.

    HDPE

    Type: HDPE

    Corrosion Resistance, Strength, Electrical Insulation

    High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a lightweight, chemically resistant, and high-strength material. It is flexible and tough, commonly used in applications such as food packaging (e.g., food containers), agricultural films, daily necessities (e.g., storage boxes), and water tanks.

  • PET injection molding plastic material — high-strength, chemical-resistant polymer for precision-molded components and industrial applications.

    PET

    Type: PET

    Corrosion Resistance, Strength, High Transparency, Processability

    PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a common thermoplastic polyester with excellent mechanical properties and strong chemical resistance. It also offers glass-like transparency and luster, with a high light transmittance of about 88–92%, and is widely used in beverage bottles, food packaging, and engineering plastics.

  • PEEK polyetheretherketone resin pellets

    PEEK

    Type: PEEK

    Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Food Grade, High Temp, Sterilizable

    PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is a top-performing thermoplastic engineering plastic, featuring excellent high-temperature resistance, robust mechanical properties, versatile corrosion resistance, top-tier biocompatibility, exceptional dimensional stability, and outstanding electrical insulation and radiation resistance. It is widely used in high-end fields such as aerospace, high-end medical care, and electronic semiconductors.

  • CNC machined TPU automotive seals and gaskets

    TPU

    Type: TPU

    Impact Resistance, Wear Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Aging Resistance

    TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), commonly known as urethane rubber, is a thermoplastic elastomer. It features excellent elasticity, abrasion resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, and is widely used in applications such as mobile phone cases (soft shells), sports shoe soles, and medical catheters.

  • PA (Nylon) engineering plastic part showcasing high strength, durability, and precision manufacturing

    PA (Nylon)

    Type: PA (Nylon)

    Wear Resistance, Strength, Chemical Resistant, Self-lubrication

    Nylon is a versatile and widely used material in CNC machining due to its exceptional properties. Its high tensile strength, low coefficient of friction, and resistance to wear and abrasion make it an excellent choice for applications requiring durability and reliability, such as gears, bushings, and bearings. Additionally, nylon’s low moisture absorption and good dimensional stability ensure consistent performance even in humid or varying temperature conditions.

    Its ease of machining, coupled with its chemical resistance, also makes it suitable for applications in the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. With its remarkable combination of properties, nylon stands out as a versatile and reliable material for a diverse range of CNC machining applications.

  • POM (Delrin)

    Type: POM (Delrin)

    Impact Resistance, Chemical Resistant

    Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a premium high-performance engineering plastic. Known for its metal-like mechanical strength, it offers exceptional hardness, rigidity, impact and fatigue resistance, as well as outstanding wear resistance and self-lubrication. POM also provides excellent dimensional stability, strong chemical resistance, and ease of processing. With this unique combination of properties, it has become a preferred material across industries such as machinery, automotive, electronics, and medical devices—making it an ideal replacement for metal in manufacturing high-precision, wear-resistant components.