With over 60 years of experience in precision machining and material supply, Atlas Fibre is a trusted expert in both thermosets and thermoplastics. Our team helps customers around the globe enhance their products by selecting materials that deliver exceptional wear resistance, corrosion protection, and reliable performance in demanding environments.
While thermosets remain a core strength, our capabilities also extend to advanced engineering thermoplastics, including PEEK® (Polyether Ether Ketone), PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), Nylon, and PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide). These high-performance thermoplastics offer superior mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability, making them ideal for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices.
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Engineering thermoplastics like PEEK and PTFE offer exceptional versatility—they can be melted, shaped, and cooled repeatedly without losing structural integrity. This thermal reversibility makes them ideal for applications requiring durability, recyclability, and heat resistance.
Unlike thermosets, which cure permanently and can’t be reshaped, thermoplastics maintain their structure through multiple heating and cooling cycles—making them easier to reuse or recycle.
Atlas Fibre is a trusted expert in machining these materials and can help you decide when thermoplastics are the better choice. Connect with our team or explore real-world thermoplastic applications across industries from aerospace to medical devices.
View Thermoplastic Use CasesAtlas Fibre machines a wide range of engineering thermoplastics, including:
PEEK, or polyether ether ketone, is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic. It is resistant to chemicals, fatigue, wear, and creep. It is also temperature-resistant up to 260 degrees Celsius (480 degrees Fahrenheit).
Part of the polyketone family, PEEK is one of the most widely manufactured and used thermoplastics.
Vespel polyimide is a creep-resistant, high-temperature material that works well in high-heat environments where other thermoplastic materials will lose their mechanical properties. It can work in a wide range of temperatures, from frigid cryogenics to extremely high heat.
Torlon is ideal for use in extreme temperatures, as it has unparalleled strength at temperatures up to 282 degrees Celsius (539 degrees Fahrenheit). It can be used in applications that require ongoing exposure to temperatures up to 500 degrees.
PPS, or polyphenylene sulfide, is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic with a high melting point of 280 degrees Celsius. The material is opaque and rigid and has excellent dimensional stability, flame resistance, and chemical resistance.
Also known as polyetherimide, Ultem is a high-strength, semi-transparent thermoplastic. It resists steam and hot water and has excellent electrical insulation properties.
PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a hydrophobic, non-wetting, temperature-resistant, and high-density thermoplastic material. It has many advantages but may be best known for being non-stick.
PTFE is low friction, which gives the composite its non-stick properties. It also has excellent dielectric and electrical insulation properties, resists weathering, and offers high thermal stability.
Nylon is a thermoplastic with excellent wear properties. It resists impact and abrasion and has a high compressive strength. It also has excellent electrical insulating properties.
Acetal, also called polyoxymethylene, is a low-friction, high-strength engineering thermoplastic. It has excellent wear properties in dry and wet environments. It resists solvents, hydrocarbons, and neutral chemicals.
Are advanced engineering thermoplastics right for your project? We can help you decide. Contact us for a quote today.
