What we do
Plastem (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of top quality engineering plastic stock shapes and a manufacturer of precision machined plastic components. We are part of the Omnia Plastica Group (Est 1950) who have facilities in Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and South Africa. Our success is based on the excellent, market-leading service we offer. We strive to exceed your expectations. Enquiries answered promptly and orders carefully checked. We are driven to deliver your orders to you on time, every time. Service you can rely on.
We offer only the finest quality engineering plastic rods, sheets, tubes, billets, and blocks in materials such as Acetal, Nylon 6, Nylon 66, various Cast Nylons, OmniaLite, HDPE, UHMWPE, Polycarbonate, PEEK, Modified PEEK, PTFE, PEI and PVDF. Every product meets the highest quality standards, ensuring durability and consistency in critical applications.
Our in-house CNC machining division produces precision plastic components tailored to your exact specifications. We combine technical expertise with fast turnaround, flexibility and delivery times you can rely on, thereby setting the standard for service excellence in the industry.
Why Choose Plastem?
- Dedicated to excellent customer service. The very best.
- Five star reputation built on Performance and Helpfulness.
- Fast, reliable delivery across South Africa and beyond.
- Extensive product range including High Performance materials.
- Plastic components of exceptional quality.
- Expert team offering technical support and tailored solutions.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. When you choose Plastem you’re partnering with an industry leader committed to quality, precision, and service you can truly rely on.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Plastem quality is never negotiable. Every rod, sheet, and tube in our portfolio is manufactured in state-of-the-art, ISO-certified production facilities, adhering to the most rigorous international standards. Our suppliers source only premium-grade raw materials to ensure exceptional performance and reliability. Their laboratories conduct continuous testing and quality assessments throughout the production process, guaranteeing consistent quality.
A wide range of our materials comply with FDA and NSF regulations, making them suitable for applications involving direct contact with food and potable water.
Our quality procedures have passed audits by customers in the Bottling, Electronics, Defence and Packaging industries.
When it comes to quality, we never compromise.
Precision Machining Expertise
Plastem are specialists in the precision machining of highest-quality plastic components. With an exclusive focus on plastics (no steel, bronze or aluminium), we eliminate any risk of metal contamination thereby ensuring the integrity and purity of every product we deliver.
We source only premium-grade materials, readily available from our adjacent warehouse to guarantee seamless supply and zero lead time delays. Our Autodesk Fusion 360 software, combined with a fleet of five state-of-the-art CNC machines, enables us to deliver cost-effective solutions without ever compromising on precision or quality.
Plastem is a leading manufacturer of UHMWPE chain guides, wear strips, change parts, conveyor bends and flights, as well as nylon sprockets, bushings, pulleys, rollers, sheave wheels and bespoke components. Other components include, but are not limited to, PTFE gaskets, valve seats, acetal nozzles, bushings and battery containers for EVs.