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GuidesPA 6Additively manufactured plastic componentsHow suitable is 3D printing for the series production of plastic components? Opportunities, limits and future prospects.- 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 in a system compositeAluminium in hybrid construction: advantages, risks and joining techniques. How aluminium is safely combined with steel, plastic or wood.
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.
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.
GuidesGummiDiallyl phthalate (DAP)DAP: Thermosetting plastic with electrical insulation and high heat and chemical resistance.- 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.
GuidesPEEKDimensional stability in plasticsLearn how heat, mechanical forces and environmental influences affect the dimensional stability of plastics.- 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.- GuidesAluminiumElectrically conductive plasticsHow electrically conductive plastics are manufactured, what advantages they offer and in which industries they are used.
- 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!- GuidesPA 6Fibre-reinforced plasticsLearn the key differences between glass-fibre-reinforced plastics (GRP) and carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP).
- GuidesPPFire protection for plasticsHow plastics react to fire, which fire protection test methods are important and which standards apply. Explained for industry & construction.
- GuidesAluminiumFlame-retardant additives in engineering plasticsHow flame-retardant additives work in engineering plastics, which mechanisms contribute to fire protection and where their limits lie.
- 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.- GuidesGummiHardness testing methods for plastics: methods, applications and advantagesEverything about common hardness testing methods for plastics such as Shore, IRHD & ball indentation – including influencing factors and testing service.
- 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
- GuidesPEEKHigh-performance plasticsHigh-performance plastics such as PEEK, PPS, PEI and PAI: properties, comparison, semi-finished products and finished parts for demanding industrial applications.
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.