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GuidesGummiLaying rubber tiles – instructions & tipsLaying rubber tiles correctly: instructions, care & costs – for durable and safe floor surfaces indoors and outdoors.
MaterialsPA 6LCP plasticLCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) offers extreme heat resistance, chemical resistance & excellent electrical insulation. Details here.
IndustriesPOM-CLifts & escalatorsHigh-quality plastics for lifts & escalators – abrasion-resistant, low-noise & fire-safe. Tailored solutions for maximum efficiency!
MaterialsAluminiumLightweight combinations with aluminiumLearn how hybrid combinations with plastic, steel, CFRP & co. reduce weight, increase stability and promote sustainability.- GuidesAluminiumLightweight construction with aluminiumAluminium offers major weight advantages in technical lightweight construction. Strengths, limits, suitable alloys and design recommendations.
GuidesPEEKLightweight high-performance plastics for military applicationsLightweight plastics reduce weight, increase robustness and meet extreme requirements in military engineering. Overview of key materials and typical applications.
MaterialsPCLow-scratch viewing windows in continuous operation: coatings comparedLearn how hard, anti-fog and ESD coatings optimise the durability and performance of viewing windows in industrial use.- ProcessingAluminiumMachinability of aluminium sheetsOverview of machining aluminium sheets: using milling, drilling, sawing and edge finishing correctly – with clear practical tips.
- GuidesGummiMachine components made of rubberMachine mats made of rubber. Find out which machine mats are used in mechanical engineering and what you should look out for.
- ProcessingAluminiumMachining copper - conductivity and precisionHow copper is machined precisely and efficiently in CNC machining. Tips on surface quality and the manufacture of copper parts.
ProcessingMachining stainless steel with precisionHow CNC technology, cooling and high-quality tools make the machining of stainless steel efficient and dimensionally accurate.- GuidesGummiMade-to-measure dirt trap matMade-to-measure dirt-trapping mat for clean, safe entrance areas. Robust, slip-resistant and cut precisely to your requirements.
- GuidesGummiMaintenance & care of fall protection matsCleaning, servicing and maintaining fall protection mats. Tips on cleaning, inspection, costs and care for maximum safety and service life.
- GuidesGummiMat under the washing machineA mat under the washing machine can be a worthwhile investment. They not only protect the washing machine from damage.
- 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.
GuidesMaterial compliance and product approvalWhat do product approval, product conformity and conformity assessment mean? Which requirements, tests and verifications are relevant.- 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.
- GuidesPOM-CMaterial selection for plastic components: What engineers need to knowFind out what matters when selecting plastic for components – from mechanical requirements to standards.
- ProcessingAluminiumMaterial selection for turned and milled partsThe most important materials for turned and milled parts: aluminium, brass, bronze and stainless steel. Properties, areas of application & decision.
- GuidesGummiMaterialsWhich rubber materials suit your application? EPDM, silicone, FKM and other elastomers with properties, advantages and applications.
- MaterialsAluminiumMaterialsDiscover our diverse materials for industrial applications. High-quality plastics for mechanical engineering, production & more.
MaterialsMaterialsDiscover our diverse materials for industrial applications. High-quality plastics for mechanical engineering, production & more.- GuidesAluminiumMeasuring and ordering aluminium sheets correctlyMeasuring aluminium sheets correctly: how to avoid dimensional errors, choose suitable tolerances and obtain precisely cut aluminium sheets.
- IndustriesPA 6Mechanical and plant engineeringHigh-quality plastics for mechanical and plant engineering: durable, precise and high-performance. Discover customised solutions.