How to Choose the Right Plastic for Your Project

Nothing contributes more to the success of a plastic engineering project than the selection of the right material for the job. While this selection can be complicated, there are experts at Plastic Supply who are happy to help. Basically, there are three considerations when choosing your material: Chemical Resistance, Strength and Stability, and Cost. We can help you will all of these.

Relative Cost Factor

While many materials may have physical properties suitable to your project, one is often much more cost effective than the rest. Even when specifications dictate a certain material for the job, using the generic equivalent can often save you money. Plastic Supply can help you identify the most economical alternative by searching our database of brand names and their generic equivalents.

The following chart provides Relative Cost Factors compared to Nylon for many common engineering plastics. We will be happy to provide comparative cost factors for any specific plastic materials on request.

Material Cost Factors Compared to Nylon 101/Cast Nylon 6

Material Selection: Chemical Properties

Material Selection: Physical Properties