What are High-Performance Thermoplastics?
High-performance thermoplastics are plastics made of flexible polymer resins with linearly bonded polymers and monomers that soften when heated and harden when cooled. Maintaining their chemical composition, only the physical properties change when heated. Thermoplastic materials feature different compositions, crystalline structures, and densities to deliver specific benefits to various industrial applications.
Features of High-Performance Thermoplastic Materials
The material features of thermoplastics offer the ability to perform in demanding industries. Featuring a relatively low melting point, high-performance thermoplastics won’t degrade in high temperatures, maintaining their shape and structural integrity. These materials offer excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, and acids, as well as moldability, flexibility, durability, and strength to withstand mechanical stress and chemical attacks for aggressive applications. Additionally, thermoplastic materials are recyclable, providing an environmentally conscious solution in industrial applications.
Industrial Applications for High-Performance Thermoplastics
High-performance thermoplastic materials are specialized to withstand extreme conditions in various environments, making them a favorable choice for demanding applications. Combining strength, durability, and thermal stability, these materials can be exposed to high temperatures, aggressive chemicals, and mechanical stress while retaining critical elements for optimal performance. Thermoplastics are used in engines, housings, structural parts, insulation, diagnostics, and other equipment for the following industries:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Medical, Biomedical, and Pharmaceutical
- Automotive
- Natural Gas, Oil, and Renewable Energy
- LNG and Cryogenics
- Semiconductors
- Fluid Processing and Water Management
Thermoplastic Materials for High-Precision Machining
Offering high-performance characteristics in various processes, Upland Fab works with a range of popular thermoplastics. Examples of thermoplastic materials include:
Why Work With Us?
Upland Fab specializes in complex machining services for various plastic materials. Using processes tailored to the characteristics of your desired material, we can produce high-quality components with challenging design elements to meet your requirements. With 5-axis vertical machining and 8-axis mill-turn capabilities, we have also recently introduced in-house annealing capabilities to produce complex components and carbon fiber composite parts.
Our capabilities are ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100 Rev D certified, demonstrating our commitment to being a leading plastics manufacturer and establishing a tradition of quality and reliability through customer service that is second to none.
