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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.- IndustriesPA 6Renewable energyInnovative plastics for renewable energy. High-performance solutions for wind power, solar energy & more – durable & sustainable.
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.
IndustriesGummiRubber vs plastic vs metal in mechanical engineeringComparison of rubber, plastic and metal in mechanical engineering. Properties, areas of application and decision-making aids explained concisely.- 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.
IndustriesPCSport and leisureHigh-quality plastics for sports and leisure products. Robust, durable & versatile for outdoor use, sports equipment & protective systems.- 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.
IndustriesAluminiumSuccessful plastic application in the automotive industryDiscover how modern automotive plastics such as PEEK are revolutionising vehicle engineering.- MaterialsPCTemperature cycling resistance in engineering plasticsWhich plastics are particularly resistant to temperature changes, which test methods exist and why this property is crucial.
- MaterialsPTFETemperature resistance of plasticsWhich plastics are temperature-resistant? Find out everything about heat- and cold-resistant plastics, thermal properties, high-performance plastics and applications at high temperatures.
- 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.
IndustriesPPTraffic engineeringEngineering plastics for transport technology: PE, PP, PC, PA and other materials for components, sheets and individual applications.
MaterialsPE 1000Tribological properties of engineering plasticsTribological properties of plastics explained: friction, wear, materials, influencing factors and plastic-steel friction pairings.- MaterialsAcrylglas (PMMA)UV-resistant plastics – UV protection, resistance & comparisonWhich plastics are UV-resistant? Find out what UV resistance means and which materials such as polyamide, polycarbonate or acrylic glass are suitable for outdoor use.
- IndustriesPA 6Vehicle constructionHigh-quality plastics for vehicle construction: robust, lightweight and efficient. Find out more about applications and benefits now.
- GuidesPA 6Wear-resistant plastics: materials for moving applicationsFind out which wear-resistant plastics perform in moving applications. From PA to POM to PEEK.
- MaterialsPCWeather-resistant plastics – UV-resistant plastic sheets for outdoor useWhich plastics are weather-resistant? Overview of UV-resistant plastic sheets for outdoor use – weatherproof, durable and available cut to size.
- 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.
- ProcessingAluminiumWhat is CNC machining? - Comprehensive explanation for precision manufacturingLearn what CNC machining is, how it works and why it is indispensable in industry and the trades.