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GuidesPCPlastics for drones & UAVs – lightweight materials for unmanned systemsLightweight, vibration-resistant and temperature-resistant plastics for drones and UAVs. Overview of suitable materials and optical covers made from PC and PMMA.
GuidesPE 1000Plastics for guides, slide rails and wear partsPE 1000, POM-C, PA6, PET, PTFE or PEEK: find the right plastic for slide rails, guides and wear parts.
GuidesPTFEPlastics for low-friction applications – sliding properties explainedDiscover which sliding plastics are suitable for low-friction applications. Properties, advantages and material selection.
GuidesPPPlastics in air filtration technology: materials, advantages and applicationsWhich plastics & filter materials are used in air filtration systems? More about filter media, components and air filtration technology.
GuidesPA 6Plastics in hydraulics and pneumaticsWhich plastics are used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Comparison of PA, POM, PTFE, PU, PE and PEEK.- GuidesPCPlastics in sensor technologyWhich plastics are used in sensor technology. From PEEK to PC – materials for precise, durable and reliable measurement technology.
- GuidesPA 6Polyamide (PA)What is polyamide (PA)? Everything about the properties, applications, advantages and differences between PA6 and PA66 – explained concisely and with practical relevance.
GuidesGummiPolyethylene (PE)Why is polyethylene (PE) one of the most widely used plastics worldwide? Properties, advantages & applications clearly explained.
GuidesPOM-CPolyethylene terephthalate (PET)What makes polyethylene terephthalate (PET) so versatile? Properties, load-bearing capacity, barrier effect & typical applications explained concisely.- GuidesPOM-CPolyoxymethylene (POM)What is polyoxymethylene (POM)? Everything about the properties, applications and advantages of POM (acetal/polyacetal) in engineering use.
- GuidesPPPolypropylene (PP)What is polypropylene? Everything about the properties, resistance, applications and advantages of this plastic – explained in practical terms.
- GuidesPTFEPTFE, POM or PA6: Which plastic is suitable for plain bearings?Which plastic is suitable for plain bearings? PTFE, POM-C and PA6 compared: friction, wear, load capacity, moisture and dimensional stability.
- GuidesPA 6Recycling of engineering plastics: processes and potentialLearn all about the recycling of engineering plastics – from mechanical and chemical processes to challenges, potential and the role in the circular economy. Ideal for industry, development and sustainable production.
- GuidesPOM-CRods made from engineering plastic: suitable for which applications?Rods made from engineering plastic are versatile – whether in mechanical engineering, medical technology or the food industry. Find out more about materials, applications and processing.
- GuidesPTFESelf-lubricating plasticsEverything about self-lubricating plastics. Which materials are suitable, where are they used and what advantages do they offer?
GuidesPEEKSolutionsMartan Plastics offers professional plastic machining: CNC milling, turning, waterjet cutting & 3D printing for high-precision components.- GuidesPEEKStructural components in the defence sector – material comparison PEEK, PTFE, PEI & PA6Comparison of the most important plastics for military structural components: PEEK, PTFE, PEI and PA6 at a glance. Properties, areas of application and manufacturing requirements for highly stressed components.
- GuidesPVC hartThe history of plastic discovery and developmentHow long have plastics existed and who invented them? In this blog article you will find out how it all came about.
- GuidesPOM-CThermal conductivity of plasticsWhich materials can conduct heat, how additives improve conductivity and in which industry these plastics are used.
- GuidesPVC hartThermoplasticsWhat makes thermoplastics so versatile? Everything about properties, processing, advantages and areas of application – explained concisely and clearly.
- GuidesPA 6Wear-resistant plastics: materials for moving applicationsFind out which wear-resistant plastics perform in moving applications. From PA to POM to PEEK.
GuidesAluminiumWeight reduction through plastic componentsLearn how plastic components reduce weight in the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors.- GuidesPEEKWhat are high-performance plastics?High-performance plastics are, strictly speaking, engineering plastics that stand out for their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.