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The Variety and the Selection of Plastic Material – Part 2
2021-11-01

From the previous part, the importance of selecting a proper plastic material and hazardous compliance were mentioned. In the second part, the characteristics of different types of plastic material can be found in the below table.

Type of material Characteristic Application
ABS RESIN
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene
Styrene
  • Oil resistance
  • Heat resistance
  • Impact resistance
  • Toughness and rigidity
Housing
Cutlery
LEGO		 ABS Resin Can Be Applied to LEGO
HDPE RESIN
High-density Polyethylene
  • Heat resistance
  • Low-temperature resistance
  • Toughness and rigidity
  • Chemical stability
 Bottle
Plastic Bag
Anti-corrosion Pipe		 HDPE Resin Can Be Applied to Anti-Corrosion Pipe
PET
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
  • Toughness and rigidity
  • Lightweight
  • Acid and alkali resistance
 Bottle PET Material Can Be Applied to Bottles
POM RESIN
Polyoxymethylene
  • High hardness and rigidity
  • Dimensional stability
  • Excellent wear-resistance and slippage
 Gear
Sliding
Bearing		 POM Resin Can Be Applied to Gears
PC RESIN
Polycarbonate
  • High impact-resistance
  • Good rigidity
  • Dimensional stability
 Nursing Bottle
Water Bottles
Safety Glasses		 PC Resin Can Be Applied to Nursing Bottles
HIPS RESIN
High-impact
Polystyrene
  • Containing 5% - 15% of polybutadiene to have better impact resistance than PS
 Food Container
CD Case
PC Peripherals		 HIPS Resin Can Be Applied to CD Cases

As regards Cartridge Web, ABS or HIPS resin are widely applied for our cartridge body, cartridge cover, screw, and other parts. Our bottle-like toner cartridges are made of HDPE or PET. In addition, GPI manufactures OPC drum gears. Drum gears are made of POM or PC. POM and PC are used for cartridge parts as well. With our experiences for years, we can ensure the quality of the cartridges we produced. Rest assured to choose Cartridge Web toner cartridge to experience OEM-like performance.

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