At ERG Plastic Fabrication, material selection is central to successful bespoke fabrication. The performance of a fabricated component depends not only on its geometry, but on the correct choice of thermoplastic or composite material for the operating duty.
We work with a wide range of industrial plastics and composite materials, selecting and fabricating each to suit chemical exposure, temperature range, mechanical loading and installation environment.
Thermoplastics and composite materials are widely used in industrial applications due to their:
For non-standard fabrications, plastic materials allow practical and adaptable solutions without the cost and complexity of metal construction.
The following shows the properties of just some of the plastic materials available:
We advise on material suitability based on:
Our experience ensures that the selected material is appropriate for both fabrication and long-term service.
Below is an overview of materials regularly used within the ERGPF workshop.
Widely used for pipework and ducting applications, uPVC is rigid, chemically resistant and suitable for general industrial use at temperatures up to approximately 60°C.
It is lightweight and typically joined using solvent welding methods.
ECTFE provides high chemical resistance and impact strength across a broad temperature range. It is often used as a lining material in the most arduous, chemically aggressive and highest temperature environments
Polypropylene offers excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and salts, with working temperatures up to approximately 90°C.
It is widely used in fabricated tanks, ductwork and process components and is assembled using heat fusion welding.
PVDF is selected for aggressive chemical environments and higher temperature duties. It provides strong chemical resistance and mechanical performance, and is often used in higher-specification industrial applications.
PVDF components are assembled using heat fusion welding.
Polyethylene is highly impact-resistant and performs well in abrasive or slurry applications. It remains tough at low temperatures and offers good chemical resistance.
Commonly joined using butt or socket fusion welding.
GRP provides structural strength and can be engineered using selected resin systems to achieve required thermal and chemical resistance.
Resin systems may include:
General purpose resins
Chemical resistant resins
High-temperature resins
Fire retardant resins
GRP is typically used where structural reinforcement or composite construction is required.
CPVC provides improved high-temperature performance compared to standard PVC and is used in hot corrosive liquid applications up to approximately 100°C.
Typically joined using solvent welding techniques.
ABS offers high impact strength and toughness across a wide temperature range. It is commonly used in pressure pipe systems and specialist industrial applications.
Our workshop uses a range of fabrication techniques including:
Hot gas welding
Butt and socket fusion
Infrared welding
GRP lamination
Sheet forming and bending
Material choice and fabrication method are always considered together to ensure joint integrity and dimensional accuracy.
Plastic fabrication technology allows flexible manufacture of one-off components, short runs and unusual geometries that cannot be sourced from standard product ranges.
At ERG PF, materials knowledge supports practical workshop delivery — not catalogue supply.
Plastic material technology offers flexible low cost fabrication solutions for bespoke industrial process vessels.
Industrial gas cleaning/Thermal systems
System Maintenance
Odour control
Plastic-GRP Fabrication
