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