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IndustriesABSPower supply in industry: plastic enclosures, power supplies & cablesFind out how plastic enclosures, mains cables and power supply units work together perfectly to ensure a reliable power supply in industrial applications – including material information and areas of use.
GuidesPEEKProductsEngineering plastics, semi-finished products and finished parts for industry. Material selection, cut-to-size pieces and custom plastic components from Martan Plastics.
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.
GuidesPA 6Recycling of engineering plastics: processes and potentialLearn all about the recycling of engineering plastics – from mechanical and chemical processes to challenges, potential and the role in the circular economy. Ideal for industry, development and sustainable production.- GuidesPEEKRecycling of high-performance plasticsChallenges, mechanical and chemical recycling methods as well as sustainable solutions for industry and production.
- IndustriesPA 6Renewable energyInnovative plastics for renewable energy. High-performance solutions for wind power, solar energy & more – durable & sustainable.
GuidesPOM-CRods made from engineering plastic: suitable for which applications?Rods made from engineering plastic are versatile – whether in mechanical engineering, medical technology or the food industry. Find out more about materials, applications and processing.- GuidesPTFESelf-lubricating plasticsEverything about self-lubricating plastics. Which materials are suitable, where are they used and what advantages do they offer?
- IndustriesPTFESemiconductorHigh-performance plastics and hoses for the semiconductor industry: PTFE, PEEK, PVDF and PP for chemical and thermal applications.
- GuidesPEEKSolutionsMartan Plastics offers professional plastic machining: CNC milling, turning, waterjet cutting & 3D printing for high-precision components.
- MaterialsPPStandard plastic or high-performance plastic? Decision criteria in comparisonStandard plastic or high-performance plastic? This article compares properties, areas of application and decision-making criteria and helps with the selection of the right material for engineering applications.
- GuidesPPSterilisable plasticsThe most important sterilisable plastics for medicine, laboratory and food. Properties, sterilisation methods and quality management.
- GuidesPEEKStructural components in the defence sector – material comparison PEEK, PTFE, PEI & PA6Comparison of the most important plastics for military structural components: PEEK, PTFE, PEI and PA6 at a glance. Properties, areas of application and manufacturing requirements for highly stressed components.
IndustriesAluminiumSuccessful plastic application in the automotive industryDiscover how modern automotive plastics such as PEEK are revolutionising vehicle engineering.
MaterialsPCSulfone polymers compared: PSU, PES, PPSU in outdoor applicationsPSU, PES and PPSU in outdoor comparison: thermal performance, hydrolysis, UV resistance, coating, cost and availability. Practical for design and purchasing.- MaterialsPCTemperature cycling resistance in engineering plasticsWhich plastics are particularly resistant to temperature changes, which test methods exist and why this property is crucial.
- MaterialsPTFETemperature resistance of plasticsWhich plastics are temperature-resistant? Find out everything about heat- and cold-resistant plastics, thermal properties, high-performance plastics and applications at high temperatures.
- IndustriesPEEKThe special role of engineering plastics in industryFind out how engineering plastics have shaped industry for many years in this blog article.
- GuidesPOM-CThermal conductivity of plasticsWhich materials can conduct heat, how additives improve conductivity and in which industry these plastics are used.
- GuidesPVC hartThermoplasticsWhat makes thermoplastics so versatile? Everything about properties, processing, advantages and areas of application – explained concisely and clearly.
- ProcessingPEEKThin PEEK sheets – production, tolerances, applicationsHow are thin PEEK sheets made? Manufacturing, tolerances, material structure and applications in electronics, mechanical engineering and medical technology.
MaterialsPE 1000Tribological properties of engineering plasticsTribological properties of plastics explained: friction, wear, materials, influencing factors and plastic-steel friction pairings.