Material Choices

Choosing a material is not an easy task, but most often the selections can be pared down to a handful of candidates that will work with your project. After that, the final option may have to be determined with testing. TSE Industries offers a number of material options in the areas of Engineered Polymers (Plastics) and Millable Polyurethane Rubber (Millathane). Based on the industry served and end-use, several options may be of interest to you. The material choices below will provide you with a brief overview of the product attributes.

At any time, our staff is happy to discuss the various options with you. Contact us today to start the conversation!

Note: Property data shown are typical average values and will vary based on specific production lots and by size and product configuration. They should be used only as a guide to primary selection for the application of a given material and never for purchase specifications. All values shown are based on bone dry specimens.

Engineered Polymers (Plastics)

Download printable version of UHMW-PE Material Properties 
Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 0.94  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 4,000 – 5,500  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 80,000 – 100,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 200 – 450  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 75,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = 3,500  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.09 – 0.12  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R64  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 1,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 7.2×10.5 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 6-8 (6hrs.)  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 158 – 174  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 266  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 160/180  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 450 – 500  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 1018  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 2.3  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = <0.01  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Limited  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Limited  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
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Download printable version of Nylon (Natural Extruded) Material Properties
Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 1.14 – 1.15  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 9,000 – 12,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 250,000 – 400,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 20 – 200  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = 12,500 – 14,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 175,000 – 410,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = 9,600  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 12,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.17 – 0.43  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R110 – 120  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = D55 – 70  |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 90 – 180 |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.5×10.5 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 1.0 – 3.0  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 450  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 460  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 482 – 500  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180 – 200  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 300 – 400  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 4.5x1013  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 4.1  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 4.0  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.4  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.6 – 1.5  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 7 – 9  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited  |  Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Nylon (Natural Extruded) Material Properties
Download printable version of Nylon (MD Extruded) Material Properties 
Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 1.14 – 1.18  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 10,000 – 14,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 450,000 – 600,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 5 – 150  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = 16,000 – 19,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 400,000 – 500,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = 9,500 – 10,000 |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 12,000 – 13,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.15 – 0.35  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R110 – 125  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = 2.3  |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 50 – 180  |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 3.5×10.3 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.5 – 2.5  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 470  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 490  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 482 – 500  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180 – 200  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 300 – 400  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 2.5×1013  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.5 – 1.4  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 6 – 8  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited  |  Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Nylon (MD Extruded) Material Properties 
Download printable version of Nylon (Cast) Material Properties
Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 1.15 – 1.17  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 11,000 – 14,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 350,000 – 450,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 10 – 60  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = 16,000 – 17,500  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = -- |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = 10,500 – 11,500 |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.16 – 0.25  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R112 – 12  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 80 – 130  |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.0×10.5 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.5 – 1.0  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 200 – 425  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 400 – 425  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 430±10  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 200 – 225  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 500 – 600  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.6 – 1.2  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 5.5 – 6.5  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Limited  |  Test Method ASTM = --
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Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 1.41 – 1.42  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 8,800 – 12,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 410,000 – 520,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 12 – 75  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = 13,000 – 15,500  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 375,000 – 550,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = 7,700 – 9,500  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = 16,000 – 18,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.15 – 0.35  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R119 – 122  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = 2.3  |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 40 – 90  |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 4.2-4.7×10.5 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 0.3 – 1.0  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 230 – 255  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = 316 – 338  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 329 – 347  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 180  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 380 – 500  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = 1×1014-1015  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = 3.7  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.12 – 0.25  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = 0.80 – 0.90  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Unacceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = --
Download printable version of Acetal (Extruded) Material Properties
Download printable version of Molded PTFE (Teflon®) Material Properties
Physical Properties
  • Specific Gravity = 2.1 – 2.3  |  Test Method ASTM = D792
  • Tensile Strength (73° F, psi) = 1,500 – 5,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 50,000 – 90,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Elongation (73° F) = 75 – 350  |  Test Method ASTM = D638
  • Flexural Strength (73° F) = No Break  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (73° F) = 90,000 – 110,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Shear Strength (73° F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D790
  • Compressive Strength (10% Def., psi) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
  • Compressive Modulus of Elasticity (73° F, psi) = 95,000 – 115,000  |  Test Method ASTM = D695
Mechanical Properties
  • Coefficient of Friction Dynamic (Dry vs. Steel) = 0.04 – 0.10  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hardness (Rockwell, 73°F) = R10 – 20  |  Test Method ASTM = D785
  • Hardness (Durometer, 73°F) = D55 – 70 |  Test Method ASTM = D676
  • Tensile Impact (73° F, ft lb./in²) = 30 – 200  |  Test Method ASTM = D1822
  • Coefficient Linear Thermal Exp. (in/in/°F) = 5.5-7.5×10.5 |  Test Method ASTM = D696
  • Deformation Under Load (122 °F, 2000 psi, %) = 3 – 7  |  Test Method ASTM = D621
Temperature Properties
  • Deflection Temperature at 264 psi (°F) = 100 – 140  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Deflection Temperature at 66 psi (°F) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D648
  • Melting Point (°F) = 621±9  |  Test Method ASTM = D789
  • Cont. Service Temp in Air, Max (°F) = 500  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Dielectric Strength Short Time (Volts/mil) = 500 – 650  |  Test Method ASTM = D149
  • Volume Resistivity (OHM-CM) = >1017  |  Test Method ASTM = D257
  • Dielectric Constant 60 Hz = 2.0 – 2.1  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 103 Hz = >2.0 – 2.1  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
  • Dielectric Constant 105 Hz = >2.0 – 2.1  |  Test Method ASTM = D150
Environmental Properties
  • Water Absorption Immersion at 24 Hours (%) = 0.00 – 0.05  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Water Absorption Immersion Saturation (%) = --  |  Test Method ASTM = D570
  • Acid Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Acid Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Weak (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alkali Strong (73° F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ketones (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Ethers (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Esters (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Alcohols (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Inorganic Salt Solutions (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
  • Continuous Sunlight (73 °F) = Acceptable  |  Test Method ASTM = --
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