MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF PLASTICS

Plastics that perform exactly as you need

Don’t think it’s possible? Our portfolio of advanced engineering plastics covers a wide spectrum of material properties, ensuring that customers find the optimal material to perform to their specifications.

Hero Material Properties
PLASTICS FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE NEED Physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of plastic
LOW-FRICTION MATERIALS

Wear-resistant plastics

Characterized by a low coefficient of friction, high limiting pressure velocity, and low wear rates, our portfolio of wear-resistant thermoplastic materials offers longer-lasting, predictable performance in a wide range of conditions.

Wear resistance
ACHIEVE TIGHT TOLERANCES

Dimensionally stable plastics

Characterized by a low coefficient of linear of thermal expansion and low moisture absorption, plastic materials with exceptional dimensional stability can perform on the level of metals and are ideal for applications involving complex shapes, tight tolerances, and temperature fluctuations.

Dimensionsl stability
CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS

Chemical-resistant plastics

From acids to alkalis, from solvents to salt water, our comprehensive portfolio of advanced plastics covers an extensive range of chemical compatibility needs.

Corrosion resistance
HEAT- AND FLAME-RESISTANT MATERIALS

High temperature-resistant plastics

Our comprehensive portfolio consists of thermoplastics that retain their exceptional mechanical properties at operating temperatures ranging from 150°C to over 220°C, making it possible to ensure enduring performance even at extreme temperatures.

High temperature resistance
LIGHTER, FASTER MATERIALS

Lightweight plastics

Our advanced engineering materials exhibit low density and cover a broad range of injection and machining capabilities, making it possible to engineer lighter, faster, and better-performing parts and components.

weight reduction
STEAM STERILIZABLE MATERIALS

Autoclavable plastics

Despite constant exposure to hot water or repeated steam sterilization cycles, our range of autoclavable plastics retain their mechanical properties and dimensions, making them excellent candidates for use in medical devices or operating environments involving steam.

Autoclavable plastics
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