A Comprehensive Look at High Performance Plastics
High-performance plastics, often called high-tech plastics, are a specialized class of polymers surpassing both commodity and engineering plastics in properties like thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength… Although they account for under 5 percent of annual global plastics production, these materials are engineered to perform in extreme environments—high temperatures, intense pressures, and aggressive chemical exposure. Incorporating stabilizers or reinforcing agents, such as glass or carbon fiber, their properties can be further tailored to meet even tougher performance targets.
Exploring High Performance Plastic Applications
High-performance plastics are widely used across industries where durability and reliability are non-negotiable. They appear in medical devices enduring repeated sterilization cycles, automotive systems subjected to intense heat and mechanical stress, and aerospace components operating under extreme temperatures and pressures. They also play a key role in advanced electronics and industrial equipment, offering long-term performance in harsh environments. Prochase supplies a full line of high-performance plastics—LCP, PEEK, PEI, PES, PPS, and PSU—to deliver tailored performance solutions for your most demanding challenges.