What kind of plastic is the ball cage on knives that have the lock?

[Shanklick]

Sorry if this has been covered. I did a search and was unsuccessful. I was just wondering if someone could tell me what type of plastic the clear cage is on the caged ball locks? I have heard that clear plastic is often lexan and I am hoping it is something different. Anyone know for sure the exact type of plastic the clear cage is? :)

Edit: I saw in the advertisement for the Manix 2 that it is a "high tech polymer". If anyone knows anything more than that it still might be useful.

[The Deacon]

Don't know what it is, but would bet it's not Lexan. It is somewhat flexible and has lubricity, two characteristics not shared by Lexan.

[defenestrate]

I'd say definately too soft to be Lexan.

[Shanklick]

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking it wasn't Lexan for a couple of the same reasons but was hoping for some responses like this. Thanks again.

[The Deacon]

My guess, and it's strictly a guess is that the cage is made from PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) resin or something similar. High lubricity, excellent resistance to abrasion, solvents, UV light, and heat, and does not get brittle with age.

[dbcad]

What would be the best way of verifying The Deacon's guess? Paul's logic in the choice of material is impecable. It's a material I would want.

Charlie

[VashHash]

What ever it is it definitely handles gasoline and solvents. I used mine around these substances all the time. Diesel doesn't effect it either. Brake parts cleaner none of it messes it up .

[dorfinator]

I would bet its made of the same material this thing is made of:



And anyone that owns these know how well these tools hold up in all conditions. :spyder: