Plastic Forms
For each plastic type, three distinct forms are registered:| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic Item | The base plastic material; used as a crafting ingredient |
| Plastic Block | A solid block form; used in building and decoration |
| Machine Frame Block | Structural component used to construct machine bodies |
DyeColor values). Colored variants appear in the creative inventory and can be found in the General Mechanics creative tab.
Plastic Types
| Name | Abbreviation | Formula | Common Real-World Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene | PE | C₂H₄ | Packaging, bottles, bags, pipes |
| Polypropylene | PP | C₃H₆ | Containers, automotive parts, textiles |
| Polystyrene | PS | C₈H₈ | Foam insulation, disposable cups, casings |
| Polyvinyl Chloride | PVC | C₂H₃Cl | Pipes, cables, flooring, window frames |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate | PET | C₁₀H₈O₄ | Drink bottles, food packaging, fibers |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | ABS | C₈H₈·C₄H₆·C₃H₃N | LEGO bricks, electronics housings, automotive trim |
| Polycarbonate | PC | C₁₆H₁₄O₃ | Eyeglass lenses, CDs, bulletproof glass |
| Nylon | PA | C₆H₁₁NO | Gears, bearings, fabrics, zip ties |
| Polyurethane | PU | C₃H₈N₂O | Foam, adhesives, coatings, sealants |
| Polytetrafluoroethylene | PTFE | C₂F₄ | Non-stick coatings (Teflon), seals, gaskets |
| Polyetheretherketone | PEEK | C₁₉H₁₂O₃ | Aerospace parts, medical implants, high-performance bearings |
Machine Frame Blocks
Each plastic type has a corresponding Machine Frame block variant. Machine frames are the structural outer casing used when constructing multiblock machines.| Block Name | Plastic Type |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene Machine Frame | PE |
| Polypropylene Machine Frame | PP |
| Polystyrene Machine Frame | PS |
| Polyvinyl Chloride Machine Frame | PVC |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate Machine Frame | PET |
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Machine Frame | ABS |
| Polycarbonate Machine Frame | PC |
| Nylon Machine Frame | PA |
| Polyurethane Machine Frame | PU |
| Polytetrafluoroethylene Machine Frame | PTFE |
| Polyetheretherketone Machine Frame | PEEK |
Colored Variants
Every plastic item and plastic block is available in all 16 dye colors:White, Orange, Magenta, Light Blue, Yellow, Lime, Pink, Gray, Light Gray, Cyan, Purple, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, Black
Colored variants are registered automatically for all plastic types and are accessible from the General Mechanics creative tab.