TCB-Arrow Materials Guides
To assist with materials identification and selection we have setup a resource/reference list below, we hope this is of help. If you have any questions that are not answered in this section or would just like to discuss your requirements then please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail.
Relative Flexural Strength Values of Common Thermoplastic Polymers
This document details the how to test the Flexural Strength of Polymers, as well as the typical values for flexural strengths and flexural moduli values for common Thermoplastic polymers.
Common Polymer Abbreviations
Our Common Polymer Abbreviations sheet contains the abbreviations of over 90 polymers and will be a real time saver.
Identification Tests for Common Thermoplastic Polymers
This PDF details the tests needed to identify common polymers.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. It is part of the Polyolefin family which is responsible for over 50% of the world's thermoplastic demand.
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a member of the polyolefin family alongside polypropylene. This group of materials is the most widely used, accounting for over half of thermoplastic consumption worldwide.
