Engineered Plastic Solutions for Critical Life Science Equipment

At Lehigh Valley Plastics, we specialize in high-performance plastic components for the life sciences industry — delivering precision, consistency, and compliance in even the most demanding applications.

Whether you’re manufacturing analytical instruments, bioprocessing systems, or pharmaceutical packaging equipment, our expertise in machining and fabricating plastics ensures reliable performance and full regulatory compliance. We understand the unique requirements of each segment:

• Analytical Equipment: Precision-machined parts with tight tolerances and chemical resistance for lab instruments and diagnostic devices.
• Bioprocessing Equipment: Durable, sterilization-ready plastics for fluid handling, filtration, and process control systems.
• Pharmaceutical Packaging: FDA-compliant materials and custom components for safe, sterile packaging operations.

With decades of experience, advanced capabilities, and a deep understanding of industry regulations, we’re the trusted partner for OEMs and contract manufacturers in the life sciences space. That trust is built on materials expertise as much as machining capabilities

Why Plastics Are Essential in Biotech & Pharma

High-performance plastics play a vital role in life sciences manufacturing. Their unique material properties make them ideal for environments where cleanliness, chemical resistance, and compliance are critical.

We work with a wide range of materials specifically chosen for their performance in biotech and pharmaceutical settings, including:

• PEEK (Ketron^™, TECAPEEK®, SustaPEEK®) – Excellent chemical resistance, high strength, and steam sterilizability
• PVDF (TECAFLON®, SustaPVDF®) – Purity, chemical resistance, and low permeability for fluid handling systems
• Polypropylene (POLYSTONE® P, TECAFINE™ PP) – Cost-effective, chemical-resistant, and ideal for disposable components
• Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) (RADEL®, TECASON, SustaPPSU)– High thermal stability, resistance to steam sterilization, and good chemical resistance
• PTFE (Fluorosint™, Teflon™) – Superior chemical resistance and non-stick properties
• Ultem® (PEI) (TECAPEI™, SustaPEI®) – Heat-resistant, FDA-compliant, and dimensionally stable

Plastics offer major advantages in life sciences applications:

• Lightweight and corrosion-resistant
• Compatible with sterilization processes (gamma, autoclave, ETO)
• FDA, USP Class VI, and ISO 10993 compliant options
• Lower cost of fabrication vs. metals
• High design flexibility for custom parts

Biotech & Pharma Applications

We machine and fabricate a wide range of custom components for critical life science systems — all with precision, consistency, and compliance in mind.

Here are some examples of components we produce for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries:

Ready to bring precision and compliance to your next project?
Contact our team to discuss custom plastic solutions for your biotech or pharmaceutical application.