Overview of materials

Here is an overview of some of the plastics we process - first item on the list ist the material abbreviation, followed by the full chemical name and a possible application for it:

ABS

Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene - Housing

 

ASA

Acrylonitrile/Styrene/Acrylic ester - Apparatus housing

 

ETFE

Ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene - micro parts

 

LCP

liquid crystalline polymers - connectors

 

PA 6

polyamides - dowels

 

PA 6 GF

Polyamide glass fiber reinforced - flange

 

PA 66

Polyamide - Ball bearing cage

 

PA 12

Polyamide - gear part

 

PA6I/6T

Polyamide - coil former

 

PBT

Polybutylene terephthalate - snap connection

 

PC

Polycarbonate - impact resistant cover

 

PE

Polyethylene - insulation

 

PE-HD

Polyethylene high density - junction boxes

 

PE-LD

Polyethylene-Low Density - bend protection for computer plugs

 

PEBA

TPE, base PA - gaskets

 

PEEK

Polyetheretherketone - electronic components

 

PEI

Polyetherimide - solder resistant terminal block

 

PMMA

Polymethyl methacrylate - transparent cover

 

POM

Polyoxymethylene (polyacetal) - gears

 

PP

Polypropylene - Handle

 

PPO

Polyphenylene oxide - impeller

 

PPS

Polyphenylene sulfide - mechanically and thermally highly stressed parts

 

PS

Polystyrene - pointer

 

PSU

Polysulfone - valve

 

SB

Styrene/butadiene - buttons

 

SAN

Styrene/acrylonitrile - fitting part

 

TPE

Thermoplastic elastomers - diaphragms