Industrial Material Inventory & Capabilities
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At Plastic Center, we provide the engineering foundation for Melbourne’s manufacturing and trade industries. We don’t just supply plastic; we provide the technical expertise to ensure you have the right polymer for the right application.
From our fully equipped workshop in Cheltenham, we stock a comprehensive range of industrial plastics in sheet, rod, and tube form, all ready for precision cut-to-size or advanced CNC fabrication. Explore our product below to find the for your next project.
Engineering Plastics
Acetal
The Technical Bite: A high-strength engineering plastic with excellent dimensional stability and low moisture absorption. It is the “gold standard” for parts that require high precision.
Key Properties: High mechanical strength, excellent machinability, and low friction.
Common Applications: Precision gears, bearings, electrical components, and fuel system parts.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
Nylon (Cast & Extruded)
The Technical Bite: A high-toughness material specifically designed for high-wear environments.
Key Properties: Excellent bearing and sliding properties, high impact strength, and low power factor requirements.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod, and Extruded Rod.
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
The Technical Bite: A robust industrial plastic known for its high impact and abrasion resistance.
Key Properties: Low coefficient of friction, high chemical resistance, and excellent damping properties.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
Polypropylene
The Technical Bite: A highly versatile polymer offering very high chemical and moisture resistance.
Key Properties: Excellent fatigue resistance, food-grade options available, and high chemical purity.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
UHMWPE
The Technical Bite: An industrial plastic featuring extremely low friction with very high abrasion resistance.
Key Properties: Outstanding sliding properties, high impact strength, and excellent damping capabilities.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
Visual, Glazing & Display
Acrylic (Perspex® / Plexiglass®)
The Technical Bite: A high-clarity material that is half the weight of glass but significantly more impact-resistant.
Key Properties: Excellent optical qualities, UV stabilised, thermoformable, and printable.
Available Forms: Clear and Coloured Sheet, Rod, and Tube.
Polycarbonate
The Technical Bite: A high-performance plastic known for extreme impact resistance and high-temperature tolerance.
Key Properties: UV stable/weatherable, high clarity, and virtually unbreakable under standard conditions.
Available Forms: Sheet, Tube
The Technical Bite: A clear, food-compatible plastic with excellent thermoforming capabilities.
Key Properties: High clarity, good impact resistance, and fully recyclable.
Available Forms: Sheet.
PVC (Rigid & Foamed)
The Technical Bite: A versatile material offering excellent insulation and chemical resistance.
Key Properties: Thermoformable, moisture-resistant, and non-toxic (Foamed PVC is notably lightweight).
Available Forms: Rigid and Flexible Sheet/Rod, Foamed Sheet.
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
The Technical Bite: A reliable material featuring high impact strength and good chemical resistance.
Key Properties: Resistant to acids, detergents, and disinfectants; excellent for forming.
Available Forms: Sheet.
Specialty & High-Performance
PTFE (Teflon™)
The Technical Bite: A specialty plastic capable of continuous use at 260˚C with unmatched chemical resistance.
Key Properties: Slippery no-stick surface, outstanding dielectric properties, and resistant to almost all chemicals and solvents.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
ABS
The Technical Bite: A tough, rigid plastic offering high impact strength and excellent electrical insulating properties.
Key Properties: Good scratch resistance, excellent machinability, and strong electrical performance.
Available Forms: Sheet, Rod.
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