Materials Distribution
Midland Plastics stocks extensive inventories of plastic sheet, rod, rigid tube and flexible tubing in a wide variety of plastics, specially formulated for different applications. Our multiple CNC sawing capabilities allow us to manage large sheet orders, producing repeatable, close-tolerance, cut-to-size sheet.
ABS
ABS—a combination of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene resins—maintains durability through a broad range of temperatures. These plastics are highly versatile, bond well using either adhesive or solvent cement and can be painted, screen-printed and chrome-plated. They are also excellent for vacuum and pressure forming.
Learn MoreAcetal
Acetal has a low coefficient of friction, high strength, and low moisture absorption and is easily machined. It is excellent for applications that require close-tolerance mechanical parts, bearing characteristics or FDA compliance such as food processing machinery. Available in homopolymer and copolymer formulations.
Learn MoreAcrylic
Better known by familiar trade names like Plexiglas®, Acrylite®and Optix®, acrylics are lightweight, weatherable and more impact-resistant than glass.
Learn MoreFlexible Tubing
Midland Plastics is proud to carry a full flexible tubing inventory for use in a wide range of applications. We also carry braided, reinforced versions to accommodate higher operating pressures. A wide variety of formulations are available for just about any application.
Learn MoreHigh-Performance Plastics
High-performance plastics are formulated to operate under extreme chemical, high-temperature and heavy-load applications or any combination of these. When considering high-performance plastics, we thoroughly evaluate each application to help customers determine the best material for their needs. We offer numerous high-performance plastic varieties, including PEEK, Polysulfone (PSU), Ultem® (PEI), Torlon (PAI), PPS, Noryl® (PPO), PVDF, Fluorosint® and PBI.
Learn MoreNylon
Nylon is used in engineering and industrial applications because of its toughness, low coefficient of friction and good wear characteristics. Nylon can be formulated to improve load-bearing capabilities and reduce the need for additional lubrication. It also has good mechanical properties and is available in FDA-compliant formulations.
Learn MorePET and PBT Polyester
PET and PBT are polyester-based plastics with excellent wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Its dimensional stability, combined with low moisture absorption, allows PET and PBT polyester to be machined into precise, high-tolerance components.
Learn MorePETG
PETG, a thermoplastic polyester used in commercial applications, provides excellent toughness, chemical resistance and easy thermoforming ability. PETG fabricates well using processes like die cutting/CNC knife cutting, drilling, routing, bending and vacuum forming.
Learn MorePhenolics & Industrial Laminates
Among the oldest plastics on the market, phenolics are thermoset plastics, meaning they cannot be altered by heat. They are typically made from a combination of resins and fillers such as paper, linen and canvas, have good electrical and mechanical properties and are resistant to heat, flame and chemicals.
Learn MorePolycarbonate
Tough and durable yet lightweight, polycarbonate is usually associated with applications requiring high impact.
Learn MorePolyethylenes
Polyethylenes are highly versatile, easy to cut and machine, have excellent chemical resistance, good electrical insulating properties, minimal moisture absorption and a low coefficient of friction. Some formulations can withstand temperatures ranging from minus 40 to over 200ºF.
Learn MorePolypropylene
Polypropylene has excellent chemical resistance and is strong but lightweight. It is easy to machine or fabricate and can be bonded using a variety of plastic welding techniques. It is also FDA-compliant and can be used in food processing environments.
Learn MorePTFE
PTFE, often used in cookware coating, has become a household name for its slick, nonstick qualities. As an industrial material, PTFE has exceptional chemical resistance, high- and low-temperature durability, a low coefficient of friction and superb insulating qualities.
Learn MorePVC
Also referred to as polyvinyl chloride, PVC is known for chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, dimensional stability, mechanical strength and self-extinguishing fire resistance. Available in sheet, rod and tube. Sheet and tubing can be rigid or flexible, depending on the application.
Learn MoreStyrene
Characterized by lightness and resilience, styrene is also easy to process, making it ideal for short-term outdoor signage, indoor signs and displays.
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