{"id":4102,"date":"2026-07-16T14:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/?p=4102"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:34:10","slug":"an-essential-guide-types-of-plastic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/an-essential-guide-types-of-plastic\/","title":{"rendered":"An Essential Guide &#8211; Types of Plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4102\" class=\"elementor elementor-4102\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353146a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"353146a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b20098 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ekit-nav-menu\" data-id=\"4b20098\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e15e05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e15e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An Essential Guide: Types of Plastic <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e0fe1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e2e0fe1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a8a08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58a8a08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608ff5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"608ff5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this news article, we will break down why your choice of plastic hardware material matters. The following products may have specific components available in various plastics: handles, locks, latches, hinges and rubber edge trims.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is essential that you select a material suitable for your application and the environment it will be in. Types of plastics\u00a0respond\u00a0differently to temperature, moisture, UV exposure, and chemical exposure. Not to mention, some plastics are stronger, more flexible, or lighter than others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s break it down&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1250,\"width\":\"938px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f06cdca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f06cdca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321e7e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"321e7e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d4f7f e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48d4f7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d5fc78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d5fc78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 32px; letter-spacing: -0.1px; text-wrap-mode: initial;\">ABS Plastic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5006\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a rigid plastic that is lightweight\u00a0and resists\u00a0impacts\u00a0and mild chemicals, such as dilute acids and alkalis. It is not UV resistant, and if exposed to these conditions, it can discolour, develop a chalky surface\u00a0with small cracks, become brittle, and lose its strength.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These properties make\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5006\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABS plastic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ideal for use in indoor, low-temperature applications, such as enclosure and panel components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1250,\"width\":\"938px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d8218 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6d8218\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2562f65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2562f65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ba51a e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48ba51a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42a9199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42a9199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1249,\"width\":\"1049px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1250,\"width\":\"938px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878b3c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"878b3c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1249,\"width\":\"1049px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1250,\"width\":\"938px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PVC<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/self-gripping-gasket-without-bubble.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PVC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can be both rigid\u00a0and flexible, depending on the amount of plasticiser\u00a0added.\u00a0It is a strong and lightweight plastic that is\u00a0flame-retardant, meaning it\u00a0resists ignition and self-extinguishes once the flame source is removed. It resists UV better than ABS Plastic does, as well as resisting moisture and chemicals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This makes it ideal for use in outdoor environments and the marine industry, such as enclosures, exterior panels, and other wet applications. However,\u00a0it is important to note that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/self-gripping-gasket-without-bubble.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PVC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0softens at temperatures above\u00a060\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549be64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"549be64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a91248 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a91248\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d32a7a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d32a7a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1249,\"width\":\"1049px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nylon 6 GF30<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1251,\"width\":\"920px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5031\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nylon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a rigid and\u00a0strong plastic\u00a0that weighs more than both ABS and PVC. It is also resistant to UV, chemicals, oils, and temperatures up to 180\u00b0C. On the\u00a0other hand, it absorbs moisture, so whilst it can be used outside and withstands water,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to know that it is not waterproof.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5031\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nylon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is often used in applications that require more strength and security, such as locks and latches used in automotive and industrial industries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb600bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb600bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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--><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8a24c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8a24c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1249,\"width\":\"1049px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":1250,\"width\":\"938px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acetal Plastic<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5028\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Acetal\u00a0Plastic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is rigid,\u00a0hard\u00a0and strong, whilst being resistant to chemicals and UV. It also has low moisture absorption and withstands low and\u00a0high temperatures\u00a0ranging from\u00a0-40\u00b0C &#8211; 120\u00b0C. These excellent weather properties mean it can be used both indoors and outdoors, for example in the marine industry.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrol.com\/online-shop\/access-hardware\/plastic-access-hardware.html?%2Faccess-hardware%2Fplastic-access-hardware_html=&amp;f_hardware_material=5028\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Acetal Plastic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is often food safe and therefore used in the food processing industry. 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