Manufacturing Materials

Manufacturing industry materials for sale include plastic sheet, rod, tube, machined parts, and custom parts.


What are Manufacturing Materials?

Manufacturing materials include polymers and plastics, metals, ceramics, and other composites. Plastics have been increasingly used to replace metal components in manufacturing processes. Plastics suited for machined components in manufacturing applications are selected according to a variety of factors, but common material requirements are listed below:

What are manufacturing requirements?

  • A tendency to extend part life
  • Reduce operating noise compared to metal parts
  • Reduce friction and wear of mated components
  • Depending on the plastic, can run with or without external lubrication

Many plastics are corrosion- and moisture-resistant, often with higher maximum operating temperatures than their metal counterparts. These characteristics allow them to function in hostile conditions where metal components would rust or melt.

Interstate Plastics offers plastic sheet, rod, and tube engineered to withstand the rigors of manufacturing applications. For a full list and detailed overview of each material type, click the links below.

What Types of Materials Are Used in Manufacturing?

Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry
Acetal
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Sheet - Black Extruded
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Sheet - Natural Extruded
Delrin offers an excellent balance of properties that bridge the gap between metals and plastic.
Delrin Sheet - Black
Delrin vs Acetal - Delrin sheets and Delrin plastic offer an excellent balance of properties.
Delrin Sheet - Natural
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Rod - Black
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Rod - Natural
Acetal copolymer tubes have low moisture absorption and high strength, stiffness, and stability.
Acetal Tube | Natural Copolymer
Acetal homopolymer (Delrin) has more mechanical strength and stiffness than acetal copolymer.
Delrin<sup>®</sup> Rod - Natural Acetal Homopolymer
Acetal homopolymer (Delrin) has more mechanical strength and stiffness than acetal copolymer.
Delrin<sup>®</sup> Rod - Black Acetal Homopolymer
Delrin 527UV rods are UV stabilized for enhanced protection against ultraviolet rays.
Delrin<sup>®</sup> Rod 527UV Black -  UV-Stable Acetal Homopolymer
ESD Acetal contains no carbon fibers or powders and is for clean room use.
Acetal Sheet ESD Natural
Acetal AF blend has excellent sliding/friction/wear properties.
Acetal Sheet - 13% AF Blend
HDPE
High Density Polyethylene is durable and used in many industrial applications.
HDPE Sheet - Natural
HDPE has high impact strength and a low coefficient of friction.
HDPE Sheet - Black
A very light and extremely tough, chemically resistant plastic.
HDPE Rod - Natural
Black HDPE sheets with excellent weldability and chemical resistance.
Black Pipe Grade HDPE Sheet
HDPE welding rod is sold by the pound, shipped in 4' straight lengths.
HDPE Welding Rod - Black
HDPE welding rod is sold by the pound, shipped in 4' straight lengths.
HDPE Welding Rod - Natural
HDPE welding rod is sold by the pound, shipped in 4' straight lengths.
HDPE Welding Rod - Marine Grade White
HDPE welding rod is sold by the pound, shipped in 4' straight lengths.
HDPE Welding Rod - White
Nylon
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon - Natural Cast Sheet
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon - Natural Extruded Sheet
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
Nylon GS Sheet
Nylon MD has a low coefficient of friction, good wear resistance, toughness, & light weight.
Gray MD Nylon Sheet - Cast Nylon 6 MD
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
Nylatron Nylon NSM Cast Sheet
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
Nylon GSM Cast Sheet - Blue
Nylatron 703XL PA6 provides an extraordinary amount of control for high precision applications.
Nylatron 703XL PA6 Sheet
Hydlar Z nylon PA66 rod is an abrasion resistant plastic with great wear properties.
Hydlar Z Nylon Rod
Nylatron MC901 blue nylon should be considered for wheels, gears, and custom parts.
Nylatron MC901 Blue Sheet
Nylatron MC901 blue nylon should be considered for wheels, gears, and custom parts.
Nylatron MC901 Blue Rod
Hydlar Z nylon PA66 sheets are abrasion resistant plastic sheets with great wear properties.
Hydlar Z Plastic Nylon Sheet
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Natural Cast
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Natural Extruded
Extruded nylon rods have a fantastic combination of stability, toughness, and wear resistance.
Nylon Extruded Rod - Black Nylon 6/6 Round Rod
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
Nylon - Gray MD Nylon TUBE
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Cast MD
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Extruded Round MD
Nylatron NSM was developed for demanding applications where larger size parts are required.
Nylon Rod - Nylatron Cast NSM
Self-lubricating cast nylon tube with improved dimensional stability over standard cast nylon.
Nyloil<sup>®</sup> Oil Filled Green Nylon Tube
Nylatron GSM PA6 should be considered for any oil-filled Nylon application.
Nylon - BLUE MD OIL Nylon TUBE
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon - Natural Cast TUBULAR BAR
An internally lubricated cast nylon 6 sheet with high strength and reduced friction properties.
Nyloil Cast Green Sheet
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - NYLOIL Cast GREEN
Glass-filled nylon is used for technical parts that require particular stiffness, high heat distortion temperature, and low abrasive wear.
Nylon Rod - GLASS FILLED 30%
Lightweight, non-toxic rod for broad range of applications.
0.5' Nylon ALLTHREAD ROD - NATURAL
PEEK
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PEEK Sheet - Natural
Black PEEK sheets suitable for PEEK machining, PEEK bushings, and various applications.
Black PEEK Sheet
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PEEK Rod - Natural
PTFE has extreme heat and chemical resistance, with an extremely low friction coefficient.
PEEK Rod - Natural Glass 30%
Black PEEK rods suitable for PEEK machining and outdoor use.
PEEK Rod - Black
Bearing grade PEEK HPV has the lowest coefficient of friction (COF) of all PEEK grades.
Bearing Grade PEEK HPV Rod
Unfilled natural PEEK tube has very good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and wear.
Unfilled PEEK Tube - Natural
PTFE
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PTFE Natural Virgin Sheet
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PTFE Extruded
PTFE has extreme heat and chemical resistance, with an extremely low friction coefficient.
PTFE Rod - Virgin
PTFE has extreme heat and chemical resistance, with an extremely low friction coefficient.
PTFE Rod - Mechanical
PTFE has extreme heat and chemical resistance, with an extremely low friction coefficient.
PTFE Rod - Glass 25%
Halar ECTFE has become the material of choice for several applications in corrosion protection. ECTFE has similar properties to PTFE.
Halar Sheet - Natural
Fluorosint® offers an excellent combo of low frictional properties and stability.
Fluorosint 207 Enhanced PTFE Plate
Fluorosint® offers an excellent combo of low frictional properties and stability.
Fluorosint 500 Enhanced PTFE Plate
PCTFE features high compressive strength and stability over a wide range of temperatures.
KEL-F<sup>®</sup> PCTFE Rod
PVC
PVC is ideally suited for applications where maximum chemical resistance is necessary.
PVC Sheet - Gray
A white PVC type 1 sheet suited for applications where maximum chemical resistance is necessary.
White PVC Sheet
PVC is ideally suited for applications where maximum chemical resistance is necessary.
PVC Rod - Gray TYPE 1
Corrugated PVC panels with excellent chemical resistance.
Ag-tuf Corrugated PVC Liner Panels
Polyvinyl chloride interlocking lining panels from Palram.
Duraclad PVC Interlocking Liner Panel
A rectangular-shaped PVC channel.
PVC Gray Rectangular Channel
A U-shaped PVC channel.
PVC Gray U Channel
A square-shaped PVC tube.
PVC Gray SQUARE TUBE
Hygienic PVC wall panels for various applications.
Palclad Pro PVC Wall Panel - White
Hygienic PVC wall panels for various applications.
Palclad Pro PVC Wall Panel - Blue
Hygienic PVC wall panels for various applications.
Palclad Pro PVC Wall Panel - Green
Hygienic PVC wall panels for various applications.
Palclad Pro PVC Wall Panel - Beige
UHMW
Virgin UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.
UHMW Sheet - Natural Virgin
Virgin UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.
UHMW Rod - Natural Virgin
UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.
UHMW Tube - Natural
Black UHMW sheet, virgin grade, for general purpose use.
UHMW Sheet - Black Virgin
Reprocessed UHMW is recommended for less demanding applications versus virgin.
UHMW Sheet - Black Reprocessed
Reprocessed UHMW is recommended for less demanding applications versus virgin.
UHMW Rod - Black Reprocessed
Virgin grade black UHMW rod stock has good wear, chemical, & impact resistances.
UHMW Black Rod - Virgin UHMW Polyethylene
Reprocessed UHMW is recommended for less demanding applications versus virgin.
UHMW Sheet - Green Reprocessed
UHMW-PE anti-static can move products more safely in potentially volatile environments.
UHMW Sheet - Anti-Static
Superior Use in Protecting Chain Guides, Sliding Strips, Rollers and Corner Wear Bends
UHMW Tivar® HPV Low Friction Sliding Material
A FDA compliant blue colored UHMW rod.
FDA Compliant Blue UHMW Rod
Tivar® HOT maintains key performance properties in an extended temperature range.
TIVAR H.O.T. UHMW SHEET
Ideal for performing within extreme temperature ranges.
TIVAR H.O.T. UHMW Rod
Premium lining material for bulk material handling.
Tivar® 88 UHMW Sheet
Tivar® DrySlide is an anti-static plastic sheet with self-lubricating properties.
Tivar<sup>®</sup> DrySlide ESD Plastic
IPX 2000 is an advanced, engineered polyethylene that has greater benefits than standard UHMW.
UHMW IPX 2000 Sheet - Advanced Wear Technology
FDA Compliant Materials
A blue FDA compliant copolymer acetal rod.
FDA Compliant Blue Acetal Rod
A blue FDA compliant copolymer acetal sheet.
FDA Compliant Blue Acetal Sheet
Ultra detectable acetal copolymer rod designed for food contact applications.
TECAFORM AH UD Blue Rod
Ultra detectable acetal copolymer plate designed for food contact applications.
TECAFORM AH UD Blue Plate
NYLOIL-FG is a self lubricating Nylon bearing material approved for food contact.
Nylon Rod - NATURAL NYLOIL FG (FOOD GRADE)
Environmentally stabilized, super tough, cost effective industrial polymer sheet.
King Hy-Pact Industrial Polymer Sheet
Low flammability homopolymeric polyvinylidene fluoride rod.
PVDF Kynar Solid Rod
PROPYLUX® HS products deliver the required attributes for orthopedic applications.
Propylux HS Rod
Polysulfone Rod known for its high thermal and mechanical capacity.
Polysulfone Rod - Natural
A rigid, high-strength, semi-tough thermoplastic that has a heat deflection temperature of 345f.
Polysulfone Sheet - Natural
PPS and Techtron® PPS operate at high temperatures with low outgassing.
PPS Rod - Natural
An internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester providing enhanced wear and inertness.
PET Sheet - Gray TX
Internally lubricated with enhanced wear and resistance properties versus nylon and acetal.
Ertalyte TX PET Sheet
An internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester providing enhanced wear and inertness.
PET Rod - Gray TX

Note: For a full list of FDA compliant materials, please see our FDA Compliant Materials page.

Boat and Marine Grade Plastic
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Black
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Dolphin Gray
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Sandshade
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Light Gray
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Sea Foam Off White
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - White
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST White - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Dolphin Gray - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Black - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Charcoal Gray - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Seafoam - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Everglade - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Sanshade - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Mocha Brown - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Polymer construction material with desirable architectural specifications for long term durability.
Starboard® ST Evergreen - Scratch Resistant Ultra-Stiff Building Sheet
Plastic Welders
Achieve perfect seam quality with one compact extruder (product # 148.396).
Leister<sup>®</sup> Weldplast S1
Compact, ergonomically designed workhorse. (product # 127.215).
Leister<sup>®</sup> Weldplast S2
Ingeniously simple and compact plastic welder for polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
Leister<sup>®</sup> Fusion 1 Plastic Welder
Suited for use in container and pipeline manufacturing and civil engineering.
Leister<sup>®</sup> Fusion 3C Hand Extruder
The most compact hand tool from Leister, the HOT JET S.
Leister<sup>®</sup> Hot Jet S
TRIAC ST Hot-air hand tool primarily used in welding and plastic fabrication applications.
Leister<sup>®</sup> Triac ST

Note: For a full list of welders and welding shoes, please see our Plastic Welding page.

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