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Guides to materials, machining and industries – from the Martan Group's shops, now in one place.
GuidesABSABS sheets 2000 x 1000 - Choose the right thickness for your projectABS sheets 2000 x 1000 mm: the right thickness, plus more on processing, possible applications, sustainability and material comparison.
GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Acrylic (PMMA) sheetsAcrylic glass sheets colourless- GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Acrylic glass lettersAcrylic glass letters, numbers, stencil for advertising technology and industry.
- GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Acrylic glass or polycarbonate? – Which plastic is better for transparent applications?Acrylic glass or polycarbonate? Find out about the differences, advantages and areas of application of both plastics for transparent applications – incl. comparison table & decision-making aid.
- GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Acrylic glass sheetsAcrylic glass sheets cut to size, colourless and coloured, buy cheaply online. We manufacture your parts to drawings using CO2 laser cutting.
GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Advertising signs | Plastic signsCompany signs are made from acrylic glass, Dibond, polystyrene (PS) and rigid PVC foam and can then be made to your specifications.- GuidesPCAntistatic in practice: dust reduction on transparent plastic surfacesLearn how antistatic measures can effectively reduce dust attraction on transparent plastic surfaces made of polycarbonate and PMMA.
- GuidesPCAvoiding stress cracks: How to treat engineering plastics correctlyRecognising and preventing stress cracks in engineering plastics: find out how internal stresses, chemicals and mechanical load lead to damage – and how to prevent this specifically through suitable material selection, processing and post-treatment.
- GuidesPCBalcony cladding and privacy screen made of plasticRead here about the options you have with plastic as a privacy screen or as balcony cladding.
- GuidesPCCleaning and caring for multiwall sheets: how the roof stays permanently clearFind out how to clean and care for multiwall sheets correctly – for permanently clear roofs and a long service life. Tips, cleaning agents & step-by-step instructions.
- GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Cleaning blind plastic discsThere are simple ways to restore the shine to cloudy plastic discs and give them a new lease of life.
- GuidesPCCleaning transparent plastic glazing: Guide & approval listPractical guide: safe cleaning and care of transparent plastic glazing. Approved cleaner list, cycle schedule, training checklist, error prevention.
- GuidesPCDesign guide for impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior glazingPractical guide for impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior glazing: load assumptions, edge processing, fastening, sealing, ageing reserves, testing and validation.
GuidesPA 6Differences in the moisture absorption of engineering thermoplasticsHow much moisture various engineering thermoplastics such as PA, POM, PC, PET and PEEK absorb and what effects this has.
GuidesPOM-CDistortion in plastic components – causes and solutionsWhy distortion occurs in plastic components and how you can avoid it through material selection, design and process optimisation.
GuidesPE 1000Effect of surface treatment on the durability of plasticsHow does surface treatment affect plastics? More about surface energy, activation, pre-treatment and suitable processes.- GuidesPCEfficient maintenance and replacement processes for viewing windows on machine toolsLearn all about the maintenance and replacement of viewing windows on machine tools: inspection schedules, replacement organisation and training content for service.
- GuidesPCEfficient service-life planning for machine windows: inspection, replacement, documentationLearn how to effectively inspect, replace and document machine windows with structured service-life planning. Increase the reliability and service life of your systems with practical tips and checklists.
GuidesPVC hartEngineering plastics for outdoor useEngineering plastics for outdoor use: properties, UV resistance, suitable materials and tips for processing. Find out more and choose the right material!- GuidesPCFactors influencing the optical quality of viewing windows in productionLearn how material, machining parameters, post-processing and cleaning influence the optical quality of viewing windows.
- GuidesPCHard coatings for transparent plastics in field testingHardcoats on PC, PMMA, PSU and PES in field testing: abrasion, UV resistance, cleaning resistance, test design and evaluation criteria for industrial visual parts.
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- GuidesPCLaying multiwall sheets: instructions, spacing and fasteningLaying multiwall sheets made easy: instructions with tips on spacing, fixing and slope. Find out now what matters for professional installation!
- GuidesPCMaterial selection for machine viewing windows: criteria, decision tree and practical examplesPractical guide to material selection for machine viewing windows: optics, safety, temperature, chemistry, standards. Comparison of PC, PMMA, PSU/PESU/PPSU, PEI, PCTG, PMP. Incl. decision tree and practical examples.