Our plastic grades for demanding applications
Technical plastics
Polyamide (PA6, PA66)
High strength and wear resistancePolyamide, special (PA11, PA12, PA4/6, PA6/3T, PA6/6T, PA-Copo, etc.)
Special polyamides with excellent chemical resistanceProperties:
Advanced chemical resistance, low water absorption, high thermal stability, excellent mechanical properties.
Applications:
Automotive industry, medical technology, aviation, cable sheathing, flexible hoses, technical components.
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Polyphthalamide (PPA)
Temperature and chemical resistantProperties:
High temperature resistance, exceptional mechanical properties.
Applications:
Automotive industry, electronics, mechanical engineering.
Polyethylene (PE-LD, PE-HD, PE-Copo)
Chemical-resistant and versatileProperties:
High chemical resistance, good electrical insulation properties.
Applications:
Packaging, containers, films, construction industry.
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Acrylic polymers/polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Transparent, scratch-resistant and UV-resistantProperties:
Excellent transparency, high scratch resistance, UV and weather resistance, good chemical resistance.
Applications:
Luminaire covers, advertising displays, automotive headlights, protective screens, optical components.
Types:
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Strong, chemical-resistant and moisture-repellentProperties:
High strength, good chemical resistance, excellent barrier properties against moisture and gases.
Applications:
Packaging, textiles, automotive and electronics industries.
Polycarbonate (PC, polycarbonate-HT)
Impact-resistant, transparent and UV-resistantProperties:
High impact strength, good optical transparency, UV resistance; the HT variant also offers higher heat resistance.
Applications:
Electronics, housings, automotive components, lighting systems.
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Polypropylene (PP, PP-Homo, PP-Copo)
Lightweight, chemical-resistant and versatileProperties:
Low weight, good chemical resistance, high strength.
Applications:
Packaging, automotive industry, household goods, pipe systems.
Types:
Polyoxymethylene (POM, POM-Homo, POM-COPO)
Strong, low-friction and dimensionally stablePolyoxymethylen (POM)Properties:
High strength, low friction, good dimensional stability.
Applications:
Precision components, gears, bearings, automotive and mechanical engineering.
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Polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene ether (PPO, PPE)
Dimensionally stable, insulating and heat-resistantProperties:
Excellent dimensional stability, good electrical insulation, high temperature resistance, low water absorption.
Applications:
Electronic housings, automotive parts, household appliances, medical devices.
Types:
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Chemical-resistant and moisture-repellentProperties:
Good dimensional stability, chemical resistance, low water absorption.
Applications:
Electronics, automotive industry, connectors, household appliances.
High-performance polymers
High-heat plastics
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Properties:
High strength, extreme temperature and chemical resistance, high abrasion resistance.
Applications:
Aerospace, medical technology, automotive industry, oil and gas industry.
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Properties:
Excellent chemical resistance, high heat resistance, excellent mechanical properties.
Applications:
Automotive parts (e.g. pump housings), electrical and electronics industry, mechanical engineering.
Polyetherimide (PEI)
Properties:
Excellent thermal stability, high rigidity, good chemical resistance, excellent electrical insulation.
Applications:
Electronic components, aerospace, medical devices.
Polysulfone (PSU)
Properties:
High temperature resistance, good hydrolysis and chemical resistance, excellent dimensional stability.
Applications:
Medical technology, food industry, electrical insulation.
Polyethersulfone (PES)
Properties:
Excellent chemical and thermal resistance, good electrical insulation, low moisture absorption.
Applications:
Electronic components, medical technology, technical filters.
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Properties:
Excellent dimensional stability, high chemical resistance, good heat resistance, low moisture absorption.
Applications:
Electronic components (e.g. printed circuit boards), automotive industry, high-frequency components.
Polyamideimide (PAI)
Properties:
Extremely high temperature resistance, high mechanical strength, excellent wear and chemical resistance.
Applications:
Aerospace, automotive industry, high-temperature bearings, electrical insulation.
Fluoropolymers
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Properties:
Extremely chemical-resistant, temperature-stable, non-stick.
Applications:
Seals, chemical equipment, medical technology, coatings.
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Properties:
Excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, UV and weather resistance, good workability.
Applications:
Chemical industry (e.g. pipes, valves, membranes), medical technology, solar and photovoltaic applications, coatings.
Fluoroethylene propylene (FEP)
Properties:
Transparent, flexible, temperature resistant up to 200 °C, non-stick, excellent electrical insulation, chemical resistant.
Applications:
Cable sheathing, chemical containers, coatings, heat-shrink tubing, high-frequency applications.
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)
Properties:
Excellent chemical resistance, high UV and weather resistance, temperature stability up to 150-200 °C, extremely tear-resistant, flexible and translucent.
Applications:
Architecture (e.g. facades and membranes), chemical industry (e.g. tanks, pipelines), electronics (e.g. cable insulation), medical technology (e.g. hoses, coatings), aerospace.
Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE)
Properties:
Chemical and UV resistant, high mechanical strength, excellent temperature resistance up to 150 °C, excellent barrier properties.
Applications:
Chemical linings, tanks, pipe systems, corrosion-resistant coatings, exhaust gas purification systems.
Plastic blends
Polycarbonate blends
PC/ABS (polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)
Properties:
High impact strength, good heat resistance, better surface quality.
Applications:
Automotive industry, electronic housings, housings for household appliances.
PC/SAN (polycarbonate/styrene acrylonitrile)
Properties:
Combination of the transparency and chemical resistance of SAN with the impact strength of polycarbonate.
Applications:
Electronic components, optical components, housings.
PC/ASA (polycarbonate/acrylic-styrene-acrylate)
Properties:
Weather resistance, UV resistance, high impact strength.
Applications:
Outdoor applications, automotive industry, construction industry.
Polyester-Blends
PBT/PC (polybutylene terephthalate/polycarbonate)
Properties:
Combination of the heat resistance and mechanical strength of PBT with the impact strength and transparency of polycarbonate.
Applications:
Electronic housings, automotive parts, technical devices.
PBT/PET (polybutylene terephthalate/polyethylene terephthalate)
Properties:
Combination of the chemical resistance and mechanical strength of PBT with the heat resistance and transparency of PET.
Applications:
Automotive parts, electronic components, technical components.
PBT/ASA (polybutylene terephthalate/acrylic styrene acrylate)
Properties:
Impact modified, weather and UV resistant, excellent mechanical properties.
Applications:
Outdoor applications, automotive components, construction industry.
Polyamide blends
PA/ABS (polyamide/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)
Properties:
Excellent mechanical strength, good chemical resistance, impact resistance and easy processing.
Applications:
Automotive components, housings for electronic devices, technical components.
Other blends
PPE/PS (polyphenylene ether/polystyrene)
Properties:
Combination of the rigidity and heat resistance of PPE with the ease of processing of polystyrene.
Applications:
Electronic housings, automotive parts, components for the electrical and household appliance industry.
Further types of plastic
Styrene polymers
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
Properties:
High impact strength, good surface quality, easy processing.
Applications:
Housing, automotive industry, toys, household appliances.
PS (polystyrene)
Properties:
High rigidity, good transparency (with GPPS), easy processing.
Applications:
Packaging, household goods, insulation, construction industry.
SAN (styrene acrylonitrile)
Properties:
High transparency, chemical resistance, better strength than PS.
Applications:
Electronics, household goods, automotive components.
Elastomers Plastics
TPE-A (polyetheramide elastomers)
Properties:
High elasticity, good chemical resistance, temperature stable up to approx. 150 °C.
Applications:
Seals, flexible hoses, cable sheathing in the automotive and electrical industries.
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TPE-E (polyester elastomers)
Properties:
Excellent mechanical strength, high resistance to oils and greases, durable under dynamic load.
Applications:
Hoses, conveyor belts, technical components in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries.
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TPE-S (styrene block copolymers)
Properties:
Good elasticity, easy processing, resistant to abrasion and chemicals.
Applications:
Handles, sports equipment, seals and cable sheathing.
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TPE-V (vulcanized thermoplastic elastomers)
Properties:
High resistance to oils and chemicals, good elasticity at low temperatures, robust and durable.
Applications:
Automotive seals, hoses, sealing lips in household appliances.
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