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GuidesPPFire protection for plasticsHow plastics react to fire, which fire protection test methods are important and which standards apply. Explained for industry & construction.
GuidesAluminiumFlame-retardant additives in engineering plasticsHow flame-retardant additives work in engineering plastics, which mechanisms contribute to fire protection and where their limits lie.- IndustriesPPFood-safe plastics: certificates, requirements, applicationsFood-safe plastics: Find out all about legal requirements, certificates, suitable materials and areas of application for safe food contact.
GuidesPEEKGuide to material selection for high-performance plasticsWhich high-performance plastic suits your application? PEEK, PPS, PTFE & Co. by temperature, chemical resistance and load.
GuidesPTFEGuide to selecting plastic sealing materialsLearn how to select plastic seals to suit your requirements. With areas of application and tips for choosing the material.
GuidesGummiHardness testing methods for plastics: methods, applications and advantagesEverything about common hardness testing methods for plastics such as Shore, IRHD & ball indentation – including influencing factors and testing service.- MaterialsPPHeat deflection resistance: What does it mean for material selection?Find out what heat deflection temperature means for plastics, how it is measured and why it is crucial for material selection in engineering, automotive and medical technology.
MaterialsPVC hartHeat resistance of plasticsWhat does heat deflection temperature mean? Find out how HDT and Vicat are determined and which values are relevant for material selection.- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsBuy high-performance engineering plastic sheets cut to size cheaply online. PEEK PPS PEI PVDF PES PI POLYIMIDE PPSU PSU PTFE-TEFLON PPO PCTFE PFA ABS
- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI and PAI: properties, comparison, semi-finished products and finished parts for demanding industrial applications.
GuidesPVDFHigh-performance plastics for indoor useHow high-performance plastics shape the interior of buildings and facilities. Fields of application, advantages, testing methods and future trends.- IndustriesPEEKHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: advantages, materials and applicationsHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: more about PEEK, PPS and PAI, typical applications, advantages and choosing the right material.
- GuidesPPHigh-performance plastics: when standard plastics reach their limitsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PTFE or PI stand out for their extreme resistance to temperature, chemicals and wear. Find out where they are used and when their use is worthwhile.
GuidesPA 6How are engineering plastics made? A look at productionWhat are engineering plastics? More about properties, types such as PA and POM, production, processing and industrial applications.- GuidesPPHow are engineering plastics made? The path from monomer to semi-finished productHow are engineering plastics made? Learn step by step how monomers are turned into high-quality semi-finished products for industrial applications through polymerisation, compounding and shaping.
- MaterialsPA 6How does moisture affect the properties of PA?Learn how moisture affects the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of PA.
- MaterialsPA 6How resistant are plastics to chemicals?How resistant are plastics to chemicals? Overview of PTFE, PEEK, PVDF, PE-HD & co. with a table on acids, alkalis, solvents & temperature.
ProcessingPOM-CIdentifying plastic defects: surface defects, warping and causes in processingTypical mistakes when processing engineering plastics such as POM, PA or PEEK cost time and quality. Learn how to professionally optimise material selection, storage, machining and bonding.- ProcessingABSIndustrial 3D printingFrom prototype to large-scale production – 3D printing for industry redefined. Find out more about our full-service 3D printing solutions.
- ProcessingGummiIndustrial 3D printingSave time, cut costs, get to series production faster: 3D printing including consultation, design and manufacturing. Enquire about your project now.
MaterialsPCInfluence of crystallinity on the material properties of plasticsWhat does crystallinity mean? How the degree of crystallinity, cooling & post-crystallisation influence properties & processing.- GuidesPA 6Injection moulding processModern injection moulding process for precise plastic components in series production. High quality, efficient production & custom solutions.
- GuidesPOM-CInjection moulding processes for engineering plastics: from idea to productLearn how the injection moulding process works with engineering plastics – from the idea to the finished component. An overview of advantages, materials, process steps and applications.
- ProcessingAcrylglas (PMMA)Laser cuttingCO2 laser processingLaser cutting and CO2 laser processing of acrylic glass