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Guides to materials, machining and industries – from the Martan Group's shops, now in one place.
GuidesPA 6Ageing processes in plasticsHow do plastics age and how can their service life be extended? Causes, consequences and effective measures against material ageing.
GuidesAluminiumAluminium sheets UV protection: what you need to know for outdoor useWhich aluminium sheets are UV-resistant? Anodised, powder-coated or composite sheet – here you can find out which variant is suitable for outdoor use.
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.- 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.- GuidesPPFire protection for plasticsHow plastics react to fire, which fire protection test methods are important and which standards apply. Explained for industry & construction.
GuidesPEEKGuide to material selection for high-performance plasticsWhich high-performance plastic suits your application? PEEK, PPS, PTFE & Co. by temperature, chemical resistance and load.
GuidesPTFEGuide to selecting plastic sealing materialsLearn how to select plastic seals to suit your requirements. With areas of application and tips for choosing the material.- 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
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.- 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.- GuidesPOM-CMaterial selection for plastic components: What engineers need to knowFind out what matters when selecting plastic for components – from mechanical requirements to standards.
- GuidesPA 6Mechanical load capacity of engineering plasticsHow mechanically resilient are engineering plastics? Learn which materials are suitable for tensile, compressive and impact loads and what influences the selection.
- GuidesPVDFPolyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)What is polyvinylidene fluoride? More about properties, chemical resistance, areas of application and typical uses.
- 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.
- GuidesPVC hartThermoplasticsWhat makes thermoplastics so versatile? Everything about properties, processing, advantages and areas of application – explained concisely and clearly.
- GuidesPEEKWhat are high-performance plastics?High-performance plastics are, strictly speaking, engineering plastics that stand out for their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.
- GuidesPEEKWhich plastics are suitable for use in nuclear engineering?Which plastics are suitable for nuclear engineering? More on radiation resistance, PEEK, PPS, polyimide, PVDF & choosing the right material.