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Guides to materials, machining and industries – from the Martan Group's shops, now in one place.
GuidesAcrylglas (PMMA)Acrylic glass lettersAcrylic glass letters, numbers, stencil for advertising technology and industry.
GuidesPA 6Ageing processes in plasticsHow do plastics age and how can their service life be extended? Causes, consequences and effective measures against material ageing.
GuidesPOM-CAnisotropy in plastics – what designers need to considerWhat anisotropy in plastics means, what effects it has and how designers allow for the direction-dependent behaviour.
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.- GuidesPOM-CBioplastics in engineering applications: opportunities and challengesBioplastics in technical applications: Find out what opportunities bio-based plastics offer for industry and engineering, what challenges exist and which materials can already be used today.
GuidesPPBuy plastic semi-finished products online | Martan PlasticsPlastic semi-finished products made from PEEK, POM, PE, PP, PA and other thermoplastics: discover sheets, rods and cut pieces online.
GuidesAluminiumCO₂ footprint of engineering plasticsHow do engineering plastics compare in the CO₂ footprint? Differences in production, use, recycling and future trends.- 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.- GuidesPA 6Engineering plasticsEngineering plastics | High-performance plastics as sheet or rod | POM-C, PA6, PA6.6, PA12, PAI, PEEK, PVDF, PTFE, PBT, PPS, PPSU
- GuidesPE 1000Engineering plastics at low temperaturesWhich engineering plastics are suitable at temperatures below -40 °C? Discover properties, areas of application and material recommendations for refrigeration technology, outdoor and cryogenic applications.
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!
GuidesPEEKEngineering plastics in military technologyEngineering plastics for military technology: high resistance, low weight and precise application options in safety-critical applications.- GuidesPPFire protection for plasticsHow plastics react to fire, which fire protection test methods are important and which standards apply. Explained for industry & construction.
- GuidesPE 300 (PE-HD)HDPE, PE300 or PE1000 – differences, areas of application, advantagesPE300, PE1000 or HDPE? Learn the key differences in sliding properties, wear, processing & price – with practical application tips.
- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI and PAI: properties, comparison, semi-finished products and finished parts for demanding industrial applications.
- 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.
- 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.
- GuidesPPHow engineering plastics prove their worth in water technologyWhy plastics are indispensable in water technology. Discover materials, advantages and application examples.
- 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.
- GuidesPA 6Injection moulding processModern injection moulding process for precise plastic components in series production. High quality, efficient production & custom solutions.
- 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.