Technical data at a glance

Material symbol DIN

Additives
 or colour

Particular features / Fields of application

PA 46

reddish brown

PA 46 is primarily used in higher temperature ranges where stiffness, creep resistance, continuous heat stability and fatigue strength of PA 6, PA 66, POM and PET are not sufficient. Therefore PA 46 is suitable for high quality applications in plant engineering, electrical engineering, electrical industry and in automobile industry.

PA 6

nat./black

Very tough, even in cold. Hard. High attenuation properties. Technical components such as toother wheels, pinions, screws, nuts, bearings, seals, cloth components, guide components, pump components, armatures, housings, coils etc.

PA 66

nat./black

The polyamide with high degree of hardness, stiffness, scuff strength and stability of shape under heat. Prefered polyamide for components subjected to high load and heat stress in electrical, mechanical, automobile and plant engineering.

PA 66 GF 30

30 %
fibreglass
black

. These polyamide components being reinforced with glassfiber up to 30 % are not only highly wear‑resistant, but also show a high mechanical strength, stiffness and dimensional stability as non‑reinforced PA 6 and PA 66. They can also be used under high working temperatures.

PA 6 G

also available in blue
nat., black

Thick‑wall preforms, heavy semi‑finished products. Transfusion of inserts (rolls, cores) and all types of large preforms.

PA 11

nat.

Water armatures, bearing under water, seals, housings, fans, insulated parts, parts for textile machines and household units. Toother wheels, sliding components and guides. Very low water absorption.

PA 12

nat.

Maintenance‑free bearing and gear components under water, insulated components, seals, toother wheels. Parts for pumps and household units. Application in the electrical sector ‑ less water absorption than with PA 11.

PAI

Particulary used where high strength in a wide range of temperature (‑190°C...+260°C), high notched strength and very good dielectric properties are required. Further characteristic features are good chemical stability, flame resistance and high heat stability of shape.

PBT

The mechanical properties of PBT are not so favourabel as the partially crystallised PET, however, they can be more easily machined.

PBT GF 30

30%
fibreglass

PBT GF is a highly versatile, semi‑crystalline structural thermoplastic reinforced with 30 % glass fibre, with very high rigidity and strength characteristics and excellent electrical insulation properties.

PC

transparent

Hard, stiff, very good impact properties eith a wide range of temperature (up to ‑100 °C). High stability of shape under heat. Clear with slight yellowish own colour. Low water absorption, weather‑resistant. Physiologically acceptable.

PEEK

grey

Is a crystalline, easily machinable thermoplast which is characterised by high sensible and constant good electrical properties between 0°‑220 °C, as well as due to favourable sliding and wear behaviour and heavy inflammability

PEEK BG

carbon fibre,
PTFE, graphite,
black

The addition to PEEK of carbon fibre, PTFE and graphite results in a material with high mechanical strength, a low coefficient of sliding friction and enhanced resistance to abrasion. The outstanding tribological properties of PEEK BG make it a particularly suitable material for friction bearing applications.

PE 1000

nat./ green,
black

Tough, flexible and stiff, depending on the crystalline structure (density). Resinous surface. Excellent dielectric properties. Good resistance against solvents, acids and alkalis. Physiological!y safe. Low water absorption, not aromatic-resistant. Manifold usable. Easily machinable. Good tinable. Inflammable. These materials show excellent sliding properties. PE 1000 with high molecular weight can be used up to ‑260 °C. The abrasion is very low.

PE 500

nat./ green,
black

PE 300

nat./ black

PEI

trans-
lucent

A material with very high mechanical strength and high thermoforming stability which can be used at high temperatures Furthermore, it is distinguished by constant dielectric properties, a wide range of frequency and temperature, high dielectric strength, high non‑inflammability, high resistance against y‑rays and good machinable.

PET

nat./ black

Linear, saturated polyester are thermoplastics which are used where good dimensional accuracy, high creep resistance and good sliding and wear behaviour are required. Partially crystallised PET possesses high hardness, strength at high temperatures, resistance against stress cracking.

PI

brown

Extraordinarily wide temperature range for use. High oxidation resistance. UV‑stability, low coefficient of linear expansion, extraordinary strength at high temperatures, resistance against stress cracking.

PMMA

trans-
parent

Components made of PMMA are brilliant with crystaline. Outstanding ageing stabilityand weathering resistance. Good surface hardness. Abraison‑resistant. Physiologically safe. High strength. Easily tintable.

POM
Copolymer

nat./ black

Polyacetals are preferably suitable for the manufacture of precision end technical components, bushings, spring elements, housing components, sliding elements, chains, curve discs, bearing, running and fan wheels, bolts, pumps, toothed parts rollers, screws, valves, toother wheels requiring dimensional accuracy.

PP

nat./green

Lower density compared with PE. Higher hardness and stiffness and better reset features. Non‑fragile. Toughness in the cold not so good as in case of PE. Higher working temperatures than PE, not aromatic‑resistant. Sterilisable. Physiologically safe. Inflammable. Very good dielectric properties.

PPS

beige

High hardness and stiffness, good abrasion resistance, low moisture absorption, favourable insulating features, low dielectric, high non‑inflammability and high chemical resistance belong to the essential properties.

PS

Amorphous thermoplastic with brilliant surface. High hardness and stiffness, but brittle and susceptible to impact. Very good dielectric properties. Physiologically safe if it falls below a particular value of monomer content.

PTFE

white

Extraordinary chemical resistance. High‑thermal stability. Non‑inflammable. Lowest coefficient of friction among all solid plastics. Very good dielectric properties. Very high weathering resistance.

PVC-U

transp.
opaque black,
red/grey

Material at reasonable price, high strength. Used in machine construction as covers, pipes, section, facade elements.

PVDF

white

Better mechanical strength compared to other fluorinated polymers. Tough and hard. High‑grade electrical feature. Good weathering stability. Physiologically safe. Not as good as fluorinated polymers in terms of dielectricity.