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Thermosets V Thermoplastics

Discover the right plastic for your project with K&E PLASTICS, bringing over 50 years of experience working with a wide range of thermosets and thermoplastics. Explore the variations below to determine the ideal plastic for your needs. 

Thermosets v Thermoplastics

Discover the right plastic for your project with K&E PLASTICS, bringing over 50 years of experience working with a wide range of thermosets and thermoplastics. Explore the variations below to determine the ideal plastic for your needs. 

Thermosets

With over 50 years of experience, K&E expert machinists specialize in working with thermosets. These materials are ideal for applications requiring high heat resistance and electrical insulation. The crosslinking polymers in thermosets create irreversible bonds, ensuring the product won’t melt when exposed to heat again. Thermosets are particularly well-suited for projects that require the following capabilities: 

Economical

Electrical Properties

Excellent Wear Properties

Flexible Design

Heat-Resistant

Lighter Weight Ratio than Metal

Superior Dimensional Stability

Samples Of Thermoset
Samples Of Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics

K&E specializes in machining all grades of thermoplastics and high-performance engineered polymers. Our expert machinists have extensive experience working with virgin materials, glass-filled variants, and grades with various fillers. 

Unlike thermosets, thermoplastic pellets soften when heated and liquefy with additional heat, making the curing process completely reversible due to the absence of chemical bonding. This unique feature allows thermoplastics to be remolded and recycled without compromising their physical properties. Throughout the machining process, our machinists ensure that suitable coolants are utilized based on the material type. Thermoplastics provide your project with the following benefits: 

Chemical Resistance 

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Options 

Electrical Insulation 

Elimination of Lubrication

Faster Operation of Equipment/Line Speeds

High Strength And Rigidity

Impact Resistance

Less Power Needed to Run Equipment

Longer Part Life

Low Coefficient of Friction

Low Dissipation Factor

Low Moisture Absorption

Reduced Wear on Mating Parts

Chose between thermosets or thermoplastics with the help of K&E PLASTICS. Get in touch with us to discover the right plastic for your custom machining project. 

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Thermosets

With over 50 years of experience, K&E expert machinists specialize in working with thermosets. These materials are ideal for applications requiring high heat resistance and electrical insulation. The crosslinking polymers in thermosets create irreversible bonds, ensuring the product won’t melt when exposed to heat again. Thermosets are particularly well-suited for projects that require the following capabilities: 

  • Economical 
  • Electrical Properties 
  • Excellent Wear Properties 
  • Flexible Design 
  • Heat-Resistant 
  • Lighter Weight Ratio than Metal 
  • Superior Dimensional Stability 
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Samples Of ThermosetSamples Of Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics

K&E specializes in machining all grades of thermoplastics and high-performance engineered polymers. Our expert machinists have extensive experience working with virgin materials, glass-filled variants, and grades with various fillers. 

Unlike thermosets, thermoplastic pellets soften when heated and liquefy with additional heat, making the curing process completely reversible due to the absence of chemical bonding. This unique feature allows thermoplastics to be remolded and recycled without compromising their physical properties. Throughout the machining process, our machinists ensure that suitable coolants are utilized based on the material type. Thermoplastics provide your project with the following benefits: 

Chemical Resistance 

Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Options 

Electrical Insulation 

Elimination of Lubrication

Faster Operation of Equipment/Line Speeds

High Strength And Rigidity

Impact Resistance

Less Power Needed to Run Equipment

Longer Part Life

Low Coefficient of Friction

Low Dissipation Factor

Low Moisture Absorption

Reduced Wear on Mating Parts

Chose between thermosets or thermoplastics with the help of K&E PLASTICS. Get in touch with us to discover the right plastic for your custom machining project. 

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