Here is an overview of some of the plastics that we process - first the symbol then the plastic raw materials and at last the application

 

ABS      

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene - Housing

ASA      

Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate - Apparatus housing

ETFE      

Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene - Microphone parts

LCP      

Liquid crystalline polymers - Plug

PA 6     

Polyamides - Dowel

 

PA 6 GF     

Glass fibre-reinforced polyamides  - Flange

 

PA 66   

Polyamides - Ball bearing race

PA 12     

Polyamides - Gearbox component

PA6I/6T     

Polyamides - Coil body

PBT      

Polybutylene terephthalate - Snap fastener

 

PC      

Polycarbonate - Impact-resistant cover

 

PE    

Polyethylene - Insulation

HDPE     

High-density polyethylene -Junction boxes

LDPE     

Low-density polyethylene - Kink protection for computer plug

PEBA       

TPE, PA-based - Seals

PEEK      

Polyether ether ketone - Electronic components

PEI       

Polyether imide - Solder-resistant terminal strip

PMMA      

Polymethyl methacrylate - Transparent Cover

POM      

Polyoxymethylene (polyacetate) - Gear wheels

 

PP    

Polypropylene - Handle

PPO     

Polyphenylene oxide - Vane wheel

PPS      

Polyphenylene sulphide - Parts subject to high mechanical and thermal

PS      

Polystyrene - Pointer

PSU      

Polysulphone - Valve

SB       

Styrene/butadiene - Keys

SAN      

Styrene/acrylonitrile - Tap component

TPE      

Thermoplastic elastomers - Membranes