Redco™ Plastics are available in a wide range of varieties. There are millions of families and formulations of plastics available. Each type of plastic has been engineered in order to suite different applications and environments.
We can help you determine which plastic will preform optimally for your application; whether it is under water, subjected to high heat or in contact with harsh chemicals, there is likely a plastic variety that will outlast steel, iron, rubber and many other alternative materials.
To compare our most popular plastics by their physical properties please reference our
Property Comparison Chart (PDF).
SLICKNESS (Most to Least)
Redco Polyurethane (Redco 750SXL)
Redco Polyurethane (Redco 750)
Redco Phenolic
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (500+ F) (260+ C)
Redco PTFE (Teflon®) (500 – 600°F)
Redco Polyurethane (200 – 240°F)
Redco UHMW (160 – 180°F)
HARDNESS
Redco Polyurethane (Redco 750 & Redco 750SXL)
GLAZING
Breakage Resistant Windows
(Redco Acrylic/ Redco Polycarbonate)
Security Windows
(Redco Acrylic / Redco Polycarbonate)
LOAD STRENGTH (P.S.I)
IMPACT STRENGTH
SHOCK & VIBRATION
Redco SVI PADS
(KRAFT MILL) PULP SAFE
Redco Synsteel (Redco UHMW)
Redco SPS-2000 (Redco POLYURETHANE)
LOW WATER ABSORPTION
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