NTAP handle a comprehensive range of engineering plastics from sheet to rod, tube and film.

The range of engineering products listed cover a very broad common in kind application.

Polyethylene's - HDPE, PP, UHMWPE

•  excellent abrasion resistance
•  high surface release
•  low coefficient of friction
•  impact resistance

Applications: Conveyor components subject to high wear, parts indirect contact with food, parts subject to high impact stresses.

Acetals

•  high hardness and stiffness
•  very high mechanical properties
•  excellent creep resistance and dimensional stability
•  excellent dioelectrical properties
•  low coefficient of friction

Applications: Precision gears, bearings with close tolerances, electrical insulators, snap fit assemblies, parts which operate in water between 60° to 90°C.

Polyester – PETP, Ertalyte TX

•  Improved tensile strength
•  high hardness and stiffness
•  very high mechanical properties
•  excellent creep resistance and dimensional stability

Applications: Thrust washers, pump components, slide ways, components for mechanisms of precision.

Nylons – 6SA, 66SA, 6PLA, 6XAU, GS

•  high mechanical and damping properties
•  high wear and creep resistance
•  self lubricating
•  excellent bearing properties
•  very high sliding properties

Applications: High load bearings, wear pads, support and guide wheels, conveyor and tension rollers, wire rope sheaves, buffer pads, gears.

High Performance Plastics - PEI, PSU, PEEK, PVDF, 66GF30, XEL, VERPEL, TORLON

•  engineering performance far greater than other engineering plastics
•  retention of mechanical and fatigue properties at elevated temperatures
•  resistance against high energy radiation
•  max. thermal operating temperatures approaching that of PTFE.
•  improved chemical resistance
•  increased dielectric properties

Teflon (PTFE) - Grades S, G, E, GR, C

•  high compressive strength abrasive wear
•  high wear and abrasion resistance
•  high wear and creep resistance
•  available etched one side to accept adhesives
•  excellent chemical resistance
•  high operating temperature and stability
•  excellent electrical properties

Applications: Seals, seats, packers, piston rings, glide rings, lantern rings, backup rings, slide bearings, electrical and thermal insulators.

Teflon Film

Fabrics are available in either woven glass or Kevlar. Coatings are available in either Teflon or silicone. Pressure sensitive adhesive on one side with removable backing.

•  non stick
•  non toxic
•  high chemical resistance
•  high dielectric properties
•  flexible
•  high tensile strength
•  unaffected by high temperature extremes

Applications: Release covers for heat sealing, roller release covers, low friction liners, food industry, baking tray liners, mould release liners, splash curtains.