Material Selection: This is one of the most important decisions when starting a new project and figuring out what type of resin is going to fulfill the design and functional requirements of your product. Below are some common materials that are used in the injection molding process. When in doubt, always contact a resin supplier to find the best possible match for your product. DRS has molded hundreds of different materials, however that does not mean we know the best material for your product. We are here to guide you and our DFM process can help determine if your design is built for your selected material.
| Resin Selections | Characteristics |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Impact resistance. Strong heat resistance. High tensile strength. Scratch resistance. Good Weatherability. |
| Acetal (POM) | Impact Toughness. Excellent Rigidity. Abrasion Resistance. Creep Resistance and Solvent Resistance. Low Coefficient of Friction. |
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Strong Impact Resistance. High Resolution Clear Resin. Non-Yellowing Color. Good Weatherability. |
| Polycarbonate / ABS (PC/ABS) | Increased Impact Resistance. Strong Heat Resistance. High Tensile Strength. Scratch Resistance. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Lightweight - High Performance. Dimensional Stability. Optical Clarity. High Heat Resistance. UV Resistance. High Impact Resistance. |
| Polypropylene (PP) | General Purpose. Chemical Resistance Elasticity and Toughness. Fatigue Resistance. Good Insulation. Transmissivity. |
| Poly-Ethylene (HDPE / LDPE) | FDA Grade Resins. Water Resistant Elasticity and Good Toughness. Self Lubricating. Lightweight and Strong. |
| Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) | Low Water Absorption. Good Moldability. High Strength. Very Good Dimensional Stability. High Heat Resistance. Chemical Resistance. |
| Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) | Low Water Absorption. Good Moldability. High Strength. Very Good Dimensional Stability. High Heat Resistance. Chemical Resistance. |
| Polystyrene (PS) | Naturally Transparent. Good Rigidity. General Purpose Material. Low Cost Material. |
| Nylon (PA) | Abrasion Resistance. High Tensile and Impact. Strength Flexibility and Elasticity. Thermal and Chemical Resistance. |
| Nylon 6 (PA6) | Good Abrasion Resistance. Higher Tensile and Impact. Better Dimensional Stability. High Heat Resistance. Thermal and Chemical Resistance. |
| Nylon 6/6 (PA66) | Good Abrasion Resistance. Higher Tensile and Impact. Better Dimensional Stability. High Heat Resistance. Strength Flexibility and Elasticity. Thermal and Chemical Resistance. |
| Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) | Excellent Weather Resistance. Shock Absorption. Great Flexibility. Simplified Processing. Soft Touch Texture. |
| Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) | Great Chemical Resistance. Great UV Resistance. Good Flexibility. Good Impact Resistance. Great Wear Resistance. |
| Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) | Excellent Chemical Resistance. High Abrasion Resistance. Lowers Vibration. High Impact Resistance. Great Mechanical Resistance. Good for Overmolding. |
| Polyethermide (PEI) | High Dialectric Strength. Excellent Flame and Heat Resistance. Resistance to Stress and Cracking. Great Rigidity at High Temps. Great Dimensional Stability. Good electrical Properties. |
| Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) | High Strength to Weight Ratio. Improved Fatigue Strength and Creep Resistance. Great Weatherability. Excellent Abrasion Resistance. |