Plastem (Pty) Ltd
HDPE in Germiston

Plastem (Pty) Ltd is a major stockist of engineering plastic rods, sheets and cut pieces. Other materials include various nylons and PVC. Our prices are competitive and our service second to none. Water potable materials include Acetal, PETP (Omnianite), HDPE, PE500, UHMWPE, Polypropylene and PTFE. Please call us or visit our website for further information.

We stock and supply top quality engineering plastic rods and sheets as well as cut-to-size billets and blocks to precision machinists, engineers, manufacturers and product designers. There is no one more important to us than you, the customer. Our friendly, well trained staff understand the importance of getting the correct material delivered to you on time. Order details and cut piece dimensions are thoroughly checked prior to dispatch. You will always get honest answers and never a false promise when it comes to delivery times. Should we ever make a mistake we will rectify it promptly. We aim to earn your loyalty by providing you with truly outstanding customer service. We offer a full cutting and planing/thicknessing service. We also precision machine top quality plastic components. We offer precision components machined from the large range of top quality rods and sheets stocked in our warehouse. On-time delivery is of the utmost importance to us as we are totally committed to customer satisfaction and long-term relationships. Plastem offer you top quality precision machined components, delivered to you on time. Good sliding properties, high surface strength and rigidity, low moisture absorption, great dimensional stability. It is very easy to machine and offers an excellent surface finish. Like all nylons it is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) so it has poor dimensional stability. Resistant to alkali, solvents and inorganic compounds. The unique method of production results in micro distribution of the oil particles which is homogenous. This extruded nylon offers a combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, toughness, damping properties and wear resistance. High mechanical strength, stiffness and hardness with good creep resistance. Omnialite XLF has a much lower friction coefficient than nylon. Unlike nylon, which swells in water, Omnialite XLF is dimensionally stable. Very good impact strength and excellent wear resistance, even at low temperatures. Excellent abrasion resistance, Superior impact strength and very low friction coefficient. Good chemical resistance, low friction and excellent impact strength. Flame retardant plastic with excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical strength and low stress cracking. Used for O-rings, valve seats, stem seals, gaskets, insulators, guides, bellows. Better tensile strength, mechanical strength and dimensional stability than PTFE.