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GuidesPEEKHow are engineering plastics coloured?Learn how engineering plastics are professionally coloured – from masterbatch and pigments to typical applications in industry and engineering.
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.
GuidesPOM-CHow plastic semi-finished products are turned into precision componentsHow precise components are made from plastic semi-finished products – from material selection through CNC milling & turning to quality inspection.- 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.
- GuidesPEEKLightweight high-performance plastics for military applicationsLightweight plastics reduce weight, increase robustness and meet extreme requirements in military engineering. Overview of key materials and typical applications.
- GuidesPOM-CMaterial selection for plastic components: What engineers need to knowFind out what matters when selecting plastic for components – from mechanical requirements to standards.
- GuidesPA 6Mechanical load capacity of engineering plasticsHow mechanically resilient are engineering plastics? Learn which materials are suitable for tensile, compressive and impact loads and what influences the selection.
- GuidesPEEKNew EU regulations 2025 - impact on production, materials and supply chainsFind out which EU regulations will become important for industry and manufacturers in 2025. REACH, RoHS 3, packaging & supply chains at a glance – with clear recommendations for action for companies.
- GuidesPA 6Noise and vibration damping with plasticsWhich plastics are suitable for vibration damping? PUR, TPE, PA & high-performance plastics damp vibrations and protect components.
GuidesGummiO-ringsWe supply around 100,000 different O-ring dimensions from stock, as well as custom-made items from over 1,000 tools available immediately.
GuidesAluminiumOrdering CNC parts online: your comprehensive guide to manufacturingOrder CNC parts directly online via our CNC configurator. Custom-made to size and to drawing, fast delivery, flexible materials and exact tolerances.- GuidesPEEKPEEK semi-finished productsPEEK semi-finished products explained: sheets, rods, films and tubes – properties and applications. For design, development and production.
- GuidesPEEKPEEK sheetExtruded PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material with very good mechanical properties, including under thermal load. The…
- 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.
- GuidesPOM-CPlastic rodPlastic rod Plastic solid rod Plastic rods Plastic rod 25 mm Plastic round material Plastic rod 50 mm
- GuidesPOM-CPlastic rodsWe supply plastic rods of your choice quickly, cheaply and punctually
- GuidesPOM-CPlastic semi-finished productsVersatile plastic semi-finished products in various formats and materials. Ideal for further processing in industry and manufacturing.
- GuidesPA 6Plastic sheetsPlastic sheets in ABS, Makrolon®, Plexiglas® (acrylic glass), PA6, POM-C, PE300 PE1000, PEEK, PVDF, PTFE (Teflon), PP and PVC from stock.
- GuidesPOM-CPlastic sheetsWe deliver plastic sheets of your choice quickly, cheaply and on time
GuidesPCPlasticsFind out here which plastics exist, what distinguishes them and what they are made of.
GuidesPTFEPlastics for cryogenic applicationsWhich plastics are suitable for cryogenic applications? Find out which materials remain reliable at extreme temperatures.
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.- GuidesPEEKPlastics in aerospaceEngineering plastics are indispensable in aerospace – they save weight, offer high temperature and chemical resistance and increasingly replace metal. Find out more about applications and advantages now.