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Heavy Equipment Plastic Components | Engineered Parts for Extreme Conditions

Precision-Machined Plastic Parts for Heavy Equipment OEMs and Operators
At Lehigh Valley Plastics, we specialize in plastic components for heavy equipment that deliver superior wear resistance, lower maintenance, and improved machine performance. Our custom-machined solutions are trusted across industries like construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, and material handling.

Whether you’re designing new equipment or replacing high-wear metal components, our team delivers durable plastic solutions that meet the demands of extreme environments.

Why Use Plastics in Heavy Equipment Applications?

Engineered plastics offer significant advantages over traditional metal parts in heavy-duty equipment:

  • High wear and impact resistance
  • Lightweight for reduced fuel consumption
  • Self-lubricating options (reduce or eliminate greasing)
  • Corrosion and chemical resistance
  • Quieter operation
  • Faster machining and lower overall cost of ownership

Common Plastic Materials Used in Heavy Equipment

We work with a wide range of high-performance plastics engineered for the demands of heavy equipment, including:

  • Nylon (PA) (Nylatron® 703XL / MC901 / TECAST®) – Outstanding wear resistance, load capacity, and dimensional stability
  • UHMW (TIVAR®, Polystone®, Densetec®) – Excellent for abrasion resistance and impact strength
  • Acetal (Delrin®, TECAFORM®, Sustarin®) – Dimensional stability and resistance to moisture and fatigue
  • PAI (Torlon®) – High-load and high-temperature resistance for severe service conditions
  • Ertalyte® (PET-P) – Excellent for precise, low-wear parts in abrasive settings
  • Lubricated / Glass-Filled Grades – For enhanced performance in high-stress applications

Heavy Equipment Applications We Support

We machine custom plastic components for a wide variety of heavy equipment functions:

  • Plastic bushings and bearings for rotating or oscillating parts
  • Wear pads and slide blocks for loaders, backhoes, and forestry equipment
  • Sheaves, rollers, and sprockets for cable and pulley systems
  • Guide rails, spacers, collars, and seals for material handling and construction machinery
  • Shock and vibration dampening components for mining and agricultural equipment

Industries We Serve

  • Construction & Earthmoving
  • Mining & Aggregate
  • Forestry & Logging
  • Agriculture & Equipment OEMs
  • Port & Material Handling Equipment
  • Rail & Off-Road Machinery
Why Lehigh Valley Plastics?

With over 50 years of experience in precision plastic machining, Lehigh Valley Plastics delivers consistent quality, responsive lead times, and engineering support from prototype through production.

Whether you’re working on new product development or replacing a bronze or steel component with a high-wear plastic, we’re here to help.

Start Your Next Project

Looking to upgrade your heavy equipment with high-performance plastic components? Contact our team to get started or explore our Capabilities Page to learn more about how we support OEMs and rebuilders with custom-machined plastic parts.