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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.
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.
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.
GuidesPPPlastics in air filtration technology: materials, advantages and applicationsWhich plastics & filter materials are used in air filtration systems? More about filter media, components and air filtration technology.
GuidesPA 6Plastics in hydraulics and pneumaticsWhich plastics are used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Comparison of PA, POM, PTFE, PU, PE and PEEK.- IndustriesPEEKPlastics in medical technology: which materials are suitable?Which plastics are suitable for medical technology? Overview of biocompatible materials, PEEK, PE, PC, TPE/TPU & plastics.
GuidesPCPlastics in sensor technologyWhich plastics are used in sensor technology. From PEEK to PC – materials for precise, durable and reliable measurement technology.- 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.
- GuidesPA 6Polyamide (PA)What is polyamide (PA)? Everything about the properties, applications, advantages and differences between PA6 and PA66 – explained concisely and with practical relevance.
- MaterialsPA 6Polyamide-imide plastic (PAI)PAI (polyamide-imide) stands out for its high strength, temperature and chemical resistance. Everything about properties and applications.
- MaterialsPA 6Polybutylene terephthalate plasticPBT (polybutylene terephthalate) stands out for its high strength, chemical resistance & electrical insulation. Production & areas of application.
- MaterialsPCPolycarbonate plasticPolycarbonate (PC) is a transparent, impact-resistant plastic with high temperature resistance. Ideal for the electronics and automotive industries.
- GuidesPEEKPolyetheretherketone (PEEK)Polyetheretherketone stands for extreme temperature resistance, high strength and chemical resistance. Properties & applications explained.
- MaterialsPOM-CPolyimidePolyimide is a high-temperature-resistant high-performance plastic. Properties, temperatures, polyimide sheets, semi-finished products and applications.
- MaterialsPOM-CPolyketonePK (polyketone) stands out for its high impact strength and low moisture absorption. Applications, processing and advantages.
- 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.
- MaterialsPCPolyphenylene etherPPE plastic explained: properties, temperature resistance, technical data, applications and differences from PC and PBT.
- MaterialsPA 6Polyphenylene sulphidePPS (polyphenylene sulphide) stands out for its high temperature resistance, chemical resistance and mechanical stability.
- MaterialsPCPolyphenylsulfonePPSU (polyphenylsulfone) stands out for its high impact strength, sterilizability and chemical resistance. Applications, processing and advantages.
- MaterialsPA 6PolyphthalamidePPA (polyphthalamide) - high mechanical strength, heat resistance & chemical resistance. Applications, processing & advantages.
- MaterialsPEEKPolysulfonePSU (polysulfone) stands out for its high temperature resistance, chemical resistance and electrical insulation. Processing and advantages.
MaterialsPVDFPolyvinylidene fluoridePVDF plastic: properties, applications & advantages. Discover the high resistance & versatile uses of PVDF.- 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…
- IndustriesPOM-CPOM, PA or PEEK – Which material for mechanical engineering?Which plastic is best suited for mechanical engineering? Comparison of properties, advantages and areas of application.