GTX is the brand name for a plastic (actually, the brand name is Noryl GTX from Sabic). The generic name is PA+PPE. GTX is a plastic alloy. It is a mixuture of Nylon and polyphenylene ether. The plastic has good heat resistance and chemical resistance, as well as having stiffness and good impact resistance. Because of these qualities, GTX is often used for body panels in automotive applications. You will find GTX in:

• Saturn fenders
• Tractor trailer body panels
• Mitsubishi Outlander fenders
• BMW fenders
• Harley Davidson fairings
• ...and many other applications.

This is the "bulk" package requiring a 10 lb. (0.45 kg) minimum order. Each rod measures 12 inches (30 cm) long and is 3/8th inch (9.5 mm) wide by 1/16th inch (1.6 mm) thick. There are approximately 100 rods (30.5 m) in 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of this GTX plastic welding rod.

Minimum Order Quantity on Bulk Welding Rod is 10 pounds (4.5 kg)

How to Identify:

Symbol(s):	PA+PPE, GTX (Polyamide (Nylon) + Polyphenylene Ether)
Float Test:	Does NOT float
Burn Test:	Burns slow. Drips while burning. Black smoke with soot.
Example Marking(s):

Float and Burn Test Result Video

Here is our Plastic Welding Rod Numbering Pattern:

(NOTE: Not all rod profiles and colors are available in all plastic types)

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URER15-04-08-BK POLR15-04-08-BK URER15-04-08-BK R15-O4-O8-BK R15O4O8BK URAR15-04-08-BK sku R15-04-08-BK URR15-04-08-BK POLR15-04-08-BK plastic welding sticks URTR15-04-08-BK URT-R15-04-08-BK PLYR15-04-08-BK POL R15-04-08-BK US-R15-04-08-BK PVR15-04-08-BK URE-R15-04-08-BK PLVR15-04-08-BK PLV-R15-04-08-BK