Global Leader in Engineering and Manufacturing Polymer Parts for Demanding Environments
High-Performance Polymer Solutions
Our work can be found in a broad range of industries and in highly demanding functional applications. We know high-end plastics. And we know how to use them to help you save space, reduce weight, shorten lead times, solve problems, improve manufacturability, and add value to your bottom line. We use the most advanced polymer materials including Torlon®, Aurum®, Ultem®, PBI, PEEK, PI and PPS.
Product Development
- Process Engineering
- Part Design
- Materials Analysis
- Rapid Prototyping
Testing & Analysis
- Tribology (Friction and Wear)
- Metrology (Tactile, Visual, Scanning)
- Capillary Rheometry Analysis (Melt Flow)
- Moisture Analysis
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Injection Molding
- Overmolding
- Insert Molding
- RJG/Scientific Molding
- Precision Machining
EXPERTS IN “TOP OF THE PLASTIC PYRAMID” MATERIALS
From design, to material selection, to prototype, to molding and machining we solve your greatest critical component challenges using the most advanced polymer materials including Torlon®, Aurum®, Ultem®, PBI, PEEK, PI and PPS. Bring us your specialty project with confidence.
We work primarily in ultra/high-temperature and engineering-grade plastics. If you have a question about a specific material or need help with material selection, contact us.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Our high-performance plastic component solutions are found in critical applications including transmissions, gear boxes, chemical pumps, auxiliary power units and electrical connectors for our customers which include Fortune 500 OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other high-end products companies across many industries. We are AS9100 Rev D, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered.
CASE STUDIES
Read our case studies to learn how we solved problems to help our customers improve their products’ performance and save money.
Revolutionary Metal to Plastic Conversion Saves Over $1 Million
We converted a metal rolling element bearing to a one-piece, high-performance, high-temperature polymer bearing that provided over $200K in annual cost savings.
Expertise in Material Selection Improves Mechanical Strength
We converted a nylon injection molded part in a ball end retainer into a high-performance polymer part through supportive tribological data, leading to an incredibly successful product launch.
Mold Transfer Re-Design Improves Product Reliability
Discover how Allegheny Performance Plastics helped a customer manufacture PPS plastic components to eliminate 100% component level testing through high levels of process control.
