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MaterialsPE 300 (PE-HD)Chemical resistance: What must be considered when selecting?Understanding chemical resistance: what to look out for when selecting engineering plastics. With table, application examples and industry-specific recommendations.
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.
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.
MaterialsAcrylglas (PMMA)Kitchen splashback sheet made of plastic – materials, advantages and comparisonWith a kitchen splashback sheet made of plastic or acrylic glass, you will be ideally equipped for the future. Read more here.- MaterialsPA 6PA6, POM-C or PE-HD? The most common engineering plastics comparedPA6, POM-C and PE-HD compared: properties, applications, costs & food safety. Find the right plastic for your design.
MaterialsABSPlastic materials for industryCompare engineering plastics by properties such as heat resistance, sliding properties or FDA compliance. Find the right material now.
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.
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.- 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.
- 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.
- MaterialsPVC hartPVC properties & PVC-U properties | density, resistance & rigid PVCPVC properties at a glance: density, chemical resistance, temperature behaviour and PVC-U properties. Information on rigid PVC and PVC sheets.
MaterialsPEEKRadiation-resistant plasticsWhich plastics are radiation-resistant? More about PEEK, PI, PSU, PE and resistance to gamma, X-ray and electron radiation.- 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.
- MaterialsPE 300 (PE-HD)What is HDPE? Properties, applications and sustainabilityHDPE stands for High-Density Polyethylene, a thermoplastic material that is used in numerous industries due to its versatility and resilience.
- MaterialsAcrylglas (PMMA)What is the difference between amorphous and semi-crystalline plastics?Learn the difference between amorphous and semi-crystalline plastics. Properties, areas of application and decision-making aids.
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.- MaterialsPOM-CWhy POM is an ideal material for gearsWhy POM is the ideal material for gears: everything about properties, advantages and typical areas of application in engineering & industry.