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Guides to materials, machining and industries – from the Martan Group's shops, now in one place.

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Materials · Look up technical terms: the glossary

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  • ABS
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  • IndustriesPVC hartFDA-approved plastics for the food industrySuitable plastics for food and what FDA approval means – requirements, benefits & applications for maximum safety.
  • IndustriesPTFEFDA-compliant seals for the food industryFDA-compliant seals for the food industry: materials, regulations and selection criteria explained. Find out more and choose now.
  • IndustriesPVC hartFilms for industryPVC and PP films for industrial applications. Reliable quality, project-specific designs, technical advice instead of off-the-shelf products.
  • IndustriesPOM-CFood industryDurable and hygienic plastics for the food industry. Certified materials, precision machining & solutions.
  • IndustriesPE 1000Food industryPlastic parts for the food industry to drawing. Guides, slide sheets, rollers and components made from PE, POM-C, PTFE, PEEK and silicone.
  • IndustriesPE 300 (PE-HD)Food-safe plastics compared – FDA approval and EU 10/2011Which plastics are food-safe? Find out how FDA approval and EU 10/2011 apply – with a comparison of PE, PP, POM, PTFE & PEEK for food contact.
  • IndustriesPPFood-safe plastics: certificates, requirements, applicationsFood-safe plastics: Find out all about legal requirements, certificates, suitable materials and areas of application for safe food contact.
  • IndustriesHealthcareHigh-quality plastic solutions for the healthcare sector. Biocompatible materials and packaging for the highest safety standards.
  • IndustriesGummiHeat-resistant seals compared for industrial applicationsWhich seal withstands heat? Comparison of the most important materials for industrial applications with clear selection guidance.
  • IndustriesPEEKHigh-performance plastics for semiconductor manufacturingWhich plastics are suitable for the semiconductor industry? Everything about PEEK, PTFE & Co., their advantages, areas of application and selection criteria.
  • IndustriesPEEKHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: advantages, materials and applicationsHigh-performance plastics in mechanical engineering: more about PEEK, PPS and PAI, typical applications, advantages and choosing the right material.
  • IndustriesGummiImplementing wear protection with elastomers in industryFlat gaskets made of rubber in NBR, EPDM, FKM & silicone. Find out all about applications, selection criteria and custom-made parts.
  • IndustriesGummiIndustrial sealsSeals for mechanical engineering, plant engineering and industry. High-quality rubber seals manufactured to drawing or sample. Enquire now.
  • IndustriesAluminiumIndustriesPrecision plastic machining for numerous industries – from mechanical engineering and vehicle construction to aerospace and the defence industry.
  • IndustriesIndustriesPrecision plastic machining for numerous industries – from mechanical engineering and vehicle construction to aerospace and the defence industry.
  • IndustriesPPIntroduction to engineering plasticsThis blog article explains the meaning and definition of industrial plastics and also the difference between thermoplastics and thermosets.
  • IndustriesPOM-CLaboratory and medical technologyPlastic parts for laboratory and medical technology to drawing. Precision milled and turned parts made from POM-C, PEEK, PTFE and other engineering plastics.
  • IndustriesPOM-CLifts & escalatorsHigh-quality plastics for lifts & escalators – abrasion-resistant, low-noise & fire-safe. Tailored solutions for maximum efficiency!
  • IndustriesGummiMaterial comparison: elastomers vs thermoplastics in industryElastomers or thermoplastics? The direct comparison shows properties, areas of application and helps with the right choice of material.
  • IndustriesPA 6Mechanical and plant engineeringHigh-quality plastics for mechanical and plant engineering: durable, precise and high-performance. Discover customised solutions.
  • IndustriesMechanical engineeringEfficient manufacturing for mechanical engineering: robust, precisely fitting components for long-lasting machines. Discover custom solutions now!
  • IndustriesPE 1000Mechanical engineeringPlastic parts for mechanical engineering to drawing. Milled and turned parts, guides, rollers, bushes and wear parts made from POM, PA, PE, PTFE, PEEK and silicone.
  • IndustriesPEEKMedical technologyPlastics for medical technology – biocompatible, sterilised & chemically resistant. Solutions for medical technology applications.
  • IndustriesPEEKNuclear industryHigh-performance plastics for the nuclear industry: radiation-resistant, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant. Ideal for nuclear applications.

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