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IndustriesPOM-CLaboratory and medical technologyPlastic parts for laboratory and medical technology to drawing. Precision milled and turned parts made from POM-C, PEEK, PTFE and other engineering plastics.
IndustriesPE 1000Mechanical engineeringPlastic parts for mechanical engineering to drawing. Milled and turned parts, guides, rollers, bushes and wear parts made from POM, PA, PE, PTFE, PEEK and silicone.
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.- GuidesPE 1000PE 1000 (PE UHMW) sheetsSheets PE 1000 (PE-UHMW) natural, black, green, blue, yellow or cut pieces to size | FDA conformity and complies with Directive 2002/72/EC
GuidesPVC hartPlastic hardness testing: an overview of Shore test methodsLearn all about the hardness testing of plastics according to Shore A and Shore D. With tables, application examples and a comparison of test methods.- ProcessingGummiPlastic machiningMilled parts, turned parts and cut pieces. Precise machining, fast implementation and custom one-off production. Enquire now.
MaterialsABSPlastic materials for industryCompare engineering plastics by properties such as heat resistance, sliding properties or FDA compliance. Find the right material now.- GuidesPVC hartPlastic profiles cut to size – advantages and areas of applicationDiscover the advantages of custom-made plastic profiles for industry & engineering. Precisely fitting, economical and versatile.
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.
- 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.
- 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.- GuidesGummiPolyethylene (PE)Why is polyethylene (PE) one of the most widely used plastics worldwide? Properties, advantages & applications clearly explained.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.