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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.
MaterialsPVC hartHeat resistance of plasticsWhat does heat deflection temperature mean? Find out how HDT and Vicat are determined and which values are relevant for material selection.
GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsBuy high-performance engineering plastic sheets cut to size cheaply online. PEEK PPS PEI PVDF PES PI POLYIMIDE PPSU PSU PTFE-TEFLON PPO PCTFE PFA ABS- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI and PAI: properties, comparison, semi-finished products and finished parts for demanding industrial applications.
- MaterialsPEEKHigh-performance plastics compared: PEEK, PPS, PSUPEEK vs. PPS vs. PSU comparison: differences in temperature, resistance, strength and application. Find the right plastic.
GuidesPVDFHigh-performance plastics for indoor useHow high-performance plastics shape the interior of buildings and facilities. Fields of application, advantages, testing methods and future trends.- MaterialsPVDFHigh-performance plastics for outdoor use: which materials are suitable?Which high-performance plastics are suitable for outdoor use? Find out more about UV, weather and temperature resistance.
- IndustriesPEEKHigh-performance plastics for semiconductor manufacturingWhich plastics are suitable for the semiconductor industry? Everything about PEEK, PTFE & Co., their advantages, areas of application and selection criteria.
- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plastics in aerospaceLearn how high-performance plastics are changing aerospace. Discover benefits, applications & future potential.
- IndustriesPEEKHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: advantages, materials and applicationsHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: more about PEEK, PPS and PAI, typical applications, advantages and choosing the right material.
- GuidesPPHigh-performance plastics: when standard plastics reach their limitsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PTFE or PI stand out for their extreme resistance to temperature, chemicals and wear. Find out where they are used and when their use is worthwhile.
- GuidesPEEKHigh-temperature plasticsHigh-temperature plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI and PAI as semi-finished products and finished parts. Material selection and machining by Martan Plastics.
GuidesPTFEHigh-voltage applications: which plastics are suitable?Which plastics are suitable for high-voltage applications? Everything about properties and materials such as PI, PEEK, PTFE & silicone.- 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.- 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.
- ProcessingPOM-CIdentifying plastic defects: surface defects, warping and causes in processingTypical mistakes when processing engineering plastics such as POM, PA or PEEK cost time and quality. Learn how to professionally optimise material selection, storage, machining and bonding.
MaterialsPCInfluence of crystallinity on the material properties of plasticsWhat does crystallinity mean? How the degree of crystallinity, cooling & post-crystallisation influence properties & processing.- 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.
- 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.
- ProcessingABSLaser marking of plastics – what matters?Laser marking of plastic explained: suitable plastics, laser types, laser labelling and the difference from laser engraving.
- MaterialsPA 6LCP plasticLCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) offers extreme heat resistance, chemical resistance & excellent electrical insulation. Details here.