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MaterialsPVC hartPlastic sheets (plastic sheets): materials, properties and applicationsA plastic sheet offers numerous advantages that make it attractive for a wide range of applications. Depending on the material, they are weather-resistant, UV-resistant, heat-resistant and food-safe.
ProcessingABSPlastic sheets | cut to sizePlastic sheets in ABS, acrylic glass | Plexiglas®, PA6, POM-C, PE-HD, PE1000, PEEK, PTFE, Teflon, PP, PVC, Makrolon® | polycarbonate from stock.
GuidesPOM-CPlastic sheets cut to size: how to order semi-finished products cut to size quicklyBuy plastic sheets cut exactly to size – configurable online or with an individual enquiry. PE, POM, PVC, PC, PMMA – cut to size and ready for dispatch.- ProcessingPOM-CPlastic turned partsPlastic turned parts to drawing
ProcessingPPPlastic welding methods at a glanceWhich processes are suitable for PE, PP, PVC or PVDF? 9 plastic welding processes with applications, advantages and selection guide.- GuidesPCPlasticsFind out here which plastics exist, what distinguishes them and what they are made of.
MaterialsPVC hartPlastics compared: PET, PVC, PE – properties and applicationsPET vs. PVC vs. PE – Learn about the differences, properties and applications of the three most important plastics.- 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.- MaterialsAcrylglas (PMMA)Plastics for outdoor use: UV-resistant, weatherproof and durableWhich plastics are suitable for outdoor use? Discover UV-resistant, robust materials for garden, construction & technical applications – with comparison & practical knowledge.
- IndustriesPOM-CPlastics for the food industry: requirements & certificationsWhich plastics are suitable for the food industry? PE, POM, PP, PTFE and PEEK compared – including EU 10/2011, FDA.
GuidesPE 300 (PE-HD)Plastics in contact with drinking waterWhich plastics are approved for drinking water? Everything about approvals, test procedures and applications of PE, PP, PVC-U & Co.
GuidesPA 6Plastics in hydraulics and pneumaticsWhich plastics are used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Comparison of PA, POM, PTFE, PU, PE and PEEK.- MaterialsPE 1000Plastics in the military: resistance to oil, UV, sand & chemicalsWhich plastics really withstand military field conditions? Comparison of resistance to oil, UV, sand, abrasion and chemicals – including PE 1000, PTFE, PA6 and polycarbonate.
- MaterialsPE 300 (PE-HD)Polyethylene (PE), Technical Properties and ApplicationsLearn more about the properties, variants and applications of polyethylene (PE) in industry, including PE 300, PE 500 and PE 1000.
- MaterialsPOM-CPolyoxymethylene (POM): properties, variants and applicationsLearn more about polyoxymethylene (POM), its POM-C and POM-H variants, and the applications and special properties of this engineering plastic.
- ProcessingPOM-CPOM-C cut to sizeThe POM material commonly referred to as acetal (chemical name polyoxymethylene) is produced by various manufacturers in standard semi-finished products for…
- GuidesPE 300 (PE-HD)Privacy screen, machine cladding or cover? – How to use plastic sheets correctlyWhich plastic sheet is suitable for what? Discover materials for privacy screens, machine cladding & covers – with tips on fire protection, appearance & installation.
- GuidesPTFESelf-lubricating plasticsEverything about self-lubricating plastics. Which materials are suitable, where are they used and what advantages do they offer?
- MaterialsPE 1000Tribological properties of engineering plasticsTribological properties of plastics explained: friction, wear, materials, influencing factors and plastic-steel friction pairings.
- 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.
- ProcessingPVC hartWhy custom-made plastic profiles make economic senseWhy plastic profiles cut to size make economic sense. Precise, efficient and cost-saving – perfect for industry & mechanical engineering.
- MaterialsPOM-CWhy engineering plastics are ideal materials for robot componentsWhy engineering plastics such as POM or PEEK are ideal for robots: advantages, materials, applications & solutions for industry.