Plastics
For a selection of the common engineering plastics, you will find their basic properties and fields of application here.
We will be pleased to assist you in selecting the suitable material for your specific application in the course of the quotation process. After all, the production of injection molded parts is all about achieving the best possible balance between technical properties, reliable processing and low material costs.
General properties: very impact resistant (even at -40 °C), hard, scratch resistant
Examples of use: housings and control panels, radiator shields, spoilers, toys
Resistant to: petrol, mineral oil, grease, water
Not resistant to: concentrated mineral acids, benzene
Operating temperature: -30 to +80 °C
Density: 1,02-1,07 g/cm³
Trade names: Lustran, Magnum, Terluran and others
General properties: good strength, abrasion resistant, very good sliding properties
Examples of use: gear wheels, slide bearings, coupling elements
Resistant to: petrol, oil, grease, weak alkalis
Not resistant to: strong alkalis, phenols, mineral acids
Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Density: 1,12-1,15 g/cm³
Trade names: Durethan B, Ultramid and others
General properties: harder than PA6, more resilient, lower water absorption
Examples of use: Rolling bearing cages, bearing bushings, screws, oil filters, intake pipes
Resistant to: petrol, oil, grease, weak alkalis
Not resistant to: strong alkalis, phenols, mineral acids
Operation temperature: -30 to +95 °C
Density: 1,12-1,14 g/cm³
Trade names: Durethan A, Ultramid A and others
General properties: shatterproof even in frost, not scratch-resistant, good electrical insulator
Examples of use: Handles, seals, fuel tanks, sliding elements, water pipes
Resistant to: water, alcohol, oil, petrol
Not resistant to: strong oxidizing agents
Operating temperature: -50 to +80 °C
Density: 0,94-0,96 g/cm³
Trade names: Hostalen, Lupolen, Vestolen and others
General properties: very good strength and dimensional stability, tough, abrasion resistant
Application examples: thin-walled precision parts, gear wheels, sliding elements, pump parts, housing
Resistant to: gasoline, mineral oil, washing lye, alcohol
Resistant to: Gasoline, mineral oil, washing lye, alcoholNot resistant against: strong acids, UV radiation, water at > 65 °C
Operating temperature: -50 to +110 °C
Density: 1,41-1,43 g/cm³
Trade names: Delrin, Hostaform, Ultraform and others
General properties: like PE, but not resistant to frost
Examples of use: Fan blades, pump housing, spoiler, transformer housing, case shells, toys
Resistant to: washing lyes, weak acids, alcohol
Not resistant to: petrol, benzene
Operating temperature: 0 to +110 °C
Density: 0,90-0,92 g/cm³
Trade names: Hostalen, Moplen, Vestolen and others
General properties: hard, brittle, notch sensitive
Examples of use: lamps, combs, toothbrushes, transparent packaging
Resistant to: lyes, alcohol, water, resistant to aging
Not resistant to: petrol, acetone, UV-sensitive
Operating temperature: -20 to +70 °C
Density: 1,05 g/cm³
Trade names: Luran, Empera, Styron and others