Important Engineering Plastics and High-Performance Plastics

For the design of components intended to perform sealing, guiding and/or other functions, we draw on the full range of plastics, elastomers and their numerous compounds. A complete list would go beyond the scope of this overview, so at this point we would like to mention only some of the most important high-performance plastics in our range of materials and invite you to contact us directly regarding specific applications. To date, we have found the right material for every application and are confident that we can also provide the optimum solution for your requirements.

The following engineering plastics and high-performance plastics are well suited for machining:

Key properties: High stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional accuracy.
Excellent dimensional stability, even under fluctuating temperature and humidity conditions.

Typical applications: Ideal for precision structural components and low-friction control elements.
Widely used in medical technology for precision components such as valves and pumps.
Also commonly used in the automotive industry, for example in gearshift mechanisms and door locks

Sustainability: Available in partially bio-based versions

Color: Milky white

Note: Not ideally suited for applications involving high abrasion.

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Key properties: High strength, good chemical resistance, low friction, high thermal stability, and excellent gas barrier properties.

Typical applications: Plain bearings, multifunctional components.
Particularly suitable for packaging requiring a long shelf life.
Used in the food industry for packaging that preserves freshness.
Used in the textile industry for durable and robust fibers.

Sustainability: Recyclable, bio-based options

Color: Dull white

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Key properties: High strength, good wear resistance, high impact resistance, and good mechanical properties even at low temperatures. Its mechanical properties can change due to water absorption, which must be taken into account in the application.

Typical applications: Simple bearings, components subject to wear, and use in the aerospace industry for lightweight and impact-resistant components. Also used in the sports industry for wear-resistant equipment such as ski boots.

Sustainability: Partially available in bio-based versions

Color: cream-white

Note: May swell when exposed to water

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Wesentliche Eigenschaften: Schlagzäh, optisch klar, formstabil, hohe Schlagzähigkeit auch bei extremen Temperaturen. Spannungsrisse können durch spezielle Additive minimiert werden.

Typical applications: Transparent structural components. Use in the electronics industry for transparent housings and displays. Also used in the construction industry for impact-resistant and transparent roofing panels.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: transparent

Note: Susceptible to stress cracking

Key properties: Versatile, chemically resistant, very low friction, extremely high temperature resistance, and non-stick properties.

Typical applications: Ideal for applications in the chemical industry and at high temperatures. Used in medical technology for implants and surgical instruments. Also used in the automotive industry for seals and coatings.

Sustainability: Unfilled material is readily recyclable

Color: Dull/milky white

Note: Classified as a PFAS

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Key properties: High-temperature resistant, chemically resistant, and excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures. Very high strength and stiffness, even under extreme conditions. Very low water absorption and high stiffness.

Typical applications: Highly stressed, chemically resistant structural components, plain bearings. Used in the aerospace industry for highly stressed components. Also used in medical technology for implants and surgical instruments.

Sustainability: Recyclable in the unfilled state

Color: Beige

Note: Very expensive

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Key properties: Temperature and chemical resistant, with high temperature resistance and dimensional stability.

Typical applications: Highly stressed structural components. Used in the automotive industry for components in the engine compartment. Also used in the electronics industry for connectors and housings.

Sustainability: Recyclable in the unfilled state

Color: creamy-white

Note: Expensive, limited availability of semi-finished products 

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Key properties: Extremely temperature-resistant, chemically resistant, and excellent electrical insulation properties. Excellent mechanical properties even at high temperatures.

Typical applications: Structural components and plain bearing elements subjected to high thermal, mechanical, and chemical loads. Used in the aerospace industry for heat-resistant components. Also used in electronics for flexible printed circuit boards.

Sustainability: Difficult to recycle due to being a sintered material

Color: brown

Note: Very expensive

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Key properties: Resistant to chemicals, UV radiation, and weathering. Good electrical insulation properties and high purity.

Typical applications: Chemically resistant structural components. Used in the chemical industry for pipes and tanks. Also used in medical technology for membranes and coatings.

Sustainability: Readily recyclable

Color: Translucent white

Note: Classified as a PFAS

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Key properties: Temperature-resistant and electrically insulating, with high strength, excellent heat resistance, and good electrical properties. Transparent and very stiff.

Typical applications: Medical technology, electronics. Used in the aerospace industry for lightweight and heat-resistant components. Also used in the electronics industry for housings and insulators.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

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Key properties: High-performance, chemically resistant, with high mechanical strength and temperature resistance. Ideal for extreme environments.

Typical applications: Aerospace, medical technology. Used in the aerospace industry for high-load components. Also used in medical technology for implants and surgical instruments.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

Key properties: Temperature- and chemical-resistant, with high temperature resistance and dimensional stability. Good hydrolysis resistance.

Typical applications: Electronics, automotive. Used in medical technology for sterilizable components. Also used in the automotive industry for heat-resistant components.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

Key properties: Extremely temperature- and chemical-resistant, with the highest temperature resistance among thermoplastics and excellent mechanical properties. Very good abrasion resistance.

Typical applications: Industry, aerospace. Used in the aerospace industry for extremely heat-resistant components. Also used in the chemical industry for seals and valves.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

Key properties: Resistant to high temperatures and mechanical loads, with high strength, excellent chemical resistance, and good heat resistance. Low water absorption and high dimensional stability.

Typical applications: Electronics, automotive. Used in the automotive industry for lightweight and robust components. Also used in the electronics industry for connectors and housings.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

Key properties: Temperature- and chemical-resistant, with good hydrolysis resistance. Transparent and stiff.

Typical applications: Medical technology, sanitary applications. Used in medical technology for sterilizable components. Also used in water treatment for membranes and filters.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: brown

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Key properties: Cost-effective, good chemical resistance, high stiffness and strength, high chemical resistance, low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, and good electrical insulation properties. Can be flexible or rigid, depending on the composition.

Typical applications: Pipes, flooring. Used in the construction industry for pipes and window frames. Also used in the packaging industry for films and containers.

Sustainability: Recyclable. Environmental concerns due to chlorine.

Color: Grey

Note: cheap

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Key properties: Chemically resistant, lightweight, with high flexibility and low density. High heat resistance and good electrical insulation properties.

Typical applications: Packaging, textiles. Used in the packaging industry for lightweight and robust containers. Also used in the automotive industry for interior trim components and battery boxes.

Sustainability: Recyclable. Available in bio-based variants.

Color: white

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Key properties: Chemically resistant, flexible, with high flexibility and excellent moisture resistance.

Typical applications: Packaging, pipes. Ideal for applications requiring high elasticity and chemical stability. Used in agriculture for films and irrigation systems. Also used in medical technology for flexible tubing and packaging.

Sustainability: Recyclable. Available in bio-based variants.

Color: white

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Key properties: Impact-resistant, dimensionally stable, with good heat resistance and high surface quality. Can be easily colored and offers good impact resistance.

Typical applications: Electronics, consumer goods. Used in the automotive industry for interior trim components and housings. Also used in the toy industry for robust and durable products.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: black

Key properties: Optically clear and weather-resistant. High light transmission and UV resistance. Scratch-resistant and ideal for optical applications.

Typical applications: Displays, signs. Used in architecture for translucent components such as skylights. Also used in the automotive industry for rear lights and displays.

Sustainability: Recyclable

Color: transparent

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Key properties: Very low gas permeability, excellent chemical resistance, high dimensional accuracy, good mechanical properties at low temperatures, and non-flammable.

Typical applications: Seals, valves, insulators in electronics, aerospace components, packaging for sensitive pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

Sustainability: Limited recyclability, classified as a PFAS.

Color: transparent to milky-white

Note: Excellent suitability for applications with extreme requirements for gas barrier properties and chemical resistance.

Key properties: High chemical resistance, good mechanical strength, UV and weather resistance, and very good electrical insulation properties.

Typical applications: Linings for tanks and pipelines in the chemical industry, cable insulation, membranes for filtration systems.

Sustainability: Limited recyclability, classified as a PFAS.

Color: Translucent to milky white.

Note: Ideal for corrosive environments and long-lasting technical applications.

Key properties: High mechanical strength, excellent UV and weather resistance, good transparency, self-cleaning surface, and high temperature resistance.

Typical applications: Architecture (e.g. membrane structures such as stadium roofs), cable jacketing, aerospace, solar industry.

Sustainability: Recyclable, classified as a PFAS.

Color: Transparent to slightly milky.

Note: Particularly suitable for long-lasting outdoor applications with high optical requirements.

 

Sustainability is important to us. Many of our plastics are recyclable and available in bio-based versions. We are committed to promoting environmentally friendly solutions and minimizing our environmental footprint.

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