Engineering plastics

Engineering plastics are produced by linking additional polymer chains to basic plastics’ polymer frames.

Engineering plastics include POM (polyoxymethylene or polyacetal), PA (polyamide or nylon), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), Technical PC (polycarbonate), PUR (polyurethane), and their alloys. Offering higher dimensional accuracy than basic plastics during machining, engineering plastics have several properties that make them suitable for challenging applications. Typically, engineering plastics are used in environments where temperatures remain below 150°C.

Read more about specific engineering plastics below.

Our product range includes engineering plastics as sheets, bars and pipes.

 
Physical properties

Specific gravity

Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C)

Weather-resistance

Combustibility

Food safety

Mechanical properties

Modulus of elasticity

Tensile strength

Elongation at break

Tensile strength at break

Flexural modulus

Flexural strength

Compressive modulus

Impact strength (Charpy)

Toughness (ball pressure)

Wear-resistance

Coefficient of friction (against steel)

Thermal properties

Operating temperature (instantaneous)

Operating temperature (continuous)

Operating temperature (minimum)

Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C

Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C

Specific heat capacity

Thermal conductivity

Electrical properties

Surface resistivity

Resistivity

Dielectric strength

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POM-C

POM-C

Copolymer is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic whose beneficial properties include a low coefficient of friction and good resistance to wear. The material is well suited to wet and damp-prone spaces,…
POM-H

POM-H

POM-H homopolymer has higher mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness and creep-resistance values than POM-C does, along with a lower thermal expansion coefficient. We deliver POM-H as plastic sheets,
POM ELS

POM ELS

Polyacetal (POM-C) is modified with added carbon to make it electrically conductive. The material is extremely strong and hard, and it has excellent properties related to resistance to wear,…
POM AST

POM AST

POM AST is an anti-static polyacetal (POM-C). In terms of its technical properties, the material is an ideal choice for electronics applications. It has a surface resistivity of 10^10 Ω and an…
POM + PE

POM + PE

POM + PE is a polyacetal that contains polyethylene. This material combines polyacetal’s mechanical strength, dimensional accuracy, and low water absorption with polyethylene’s low coefficient of
POM + PTFE

POM + PTFE

POM + PTFE is a mixed POM-H to which polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been added. This gives it excellent sliding characteristics. We deliver POM + PTFE as plastic sheets and rods.
POM GF25

POM GF25

POM GF25 contains 25% fibreglass. It is ideal for applications that involve the material being subjected to long-term loads and high temperatures. We deliver POM GF25 as plastic sheets and rods.
POM MDP

POM MDP

POM MDP was developed to assist in the detection of foreign substances in the food industry. The material contains metal particles, making it detectable with standard metal detectors. It has…
POM LM

POM LM

White laser-markable POM LM (TECAFORM AH LM) is a POM-C with an additive that enables a strong contrast. In POM LM, laser markings appear in dark grey or black. The strong contrast achieved on…
PA 6

PA 6

PA 6 is a basic extruded polyamide with good strength properties. The product combines great mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness and maximum elongation with good sliding characteristics. We…
PA 6 GF30

PA 6 GF30

PA 6 GF30 is an extruded PA 6 with a fibreglass content of 30%. Because of the fibreglass, the material has higher mechanical strength and resistance to heat than would be possible with an unmixed…
PA 6 G

PA 6 G

PA 6 G is a cast polyamide that combines great mechanical strength, stiffness, hardness, and elongation potential with good sliding characteristics. PA 6 G has better mechanical properties than…
PA 6 G OIL

PA 6 G OIL

PA 6 G OIL is a cast polyamide that contains oil as a lubricant. Because of its oil content, the material’s coefficient of friction is up to 50% lower and its wear‑resistance about five times…
PA 6 G SL

PA 6 G SL

PA 6 G SL is a cast polyamide that contains solid lubricants. It features carefully chosen additives that give it unique sliding characteristics and an extremely low coefficient of friction. This…
PA 6 G MoS²

PA 6 G MoS²

PA 6 G MoS² is a cast polyamide that contains MoS2 as a lubricant. In addition to its good shock-absorption properties, the material also exhibits good sliding characteristics in dry conditions. PA…
PA 6 MDP

PA 6 MDP

This PA 6 material is modified with added filler to make it detectable with metal detectors, and it is also coloured with blue food-grade pigment. These modifications make the polyamide detectable…
PA6 FRT

PA6 FRT

PA 6 FRT is a flame-retardant nylon. It combines good wear- and sliding‑related properties with strength and resistance to chemicals. It meets the requirements of the FAR 25.853 and EN 45545…
PA 6.6

PA 6.6

PA 6.6 has better heat resistance and tensile strength than PA 6a. The material’s other qualities include better resistance to fuels, oils, most organic solvents and alkaloids. It has lower water…
PA 6.6 MoS²

PA 6.6 MoS²

PA 6.6 MoS² is a PA 6.6 that contains molybdenum disulphide. This additive gives material sliding characteristics that are considerably better than those of pure PA 6.6. The additive also improves…
PA 6.6 + PE

PA 6.6 + PE

PA 6.6 + PE is a PA 6.6 to which solid lubricants have been added. The additive makes the material self-lubricating and therefore suitable for applications in which the material is subjected to high…
PA 6.6 GF30

PA 6.6 GF30

PA 6.6 GF30 a polyamide 6.6 with a fibreglass content of 30%. It has excellent properties related to tensile modulus, creep resistance and dimensional precision. The material’s temperature in use…
PA 6.6 / X GF50

PA 6.6 / X GF50

PA 6.6/X GF50 is a PA 6.6 material with added fibreglass. The polyamide material, which has a fibreglass content of 50%, has excellent mechanical strength, and its temperature in use may rise…
PA 6.6 CF20

PA 6.6 CF20

PA 6.6 CF20 is a PA 6.6 with a carbon content of 20%. The carbon fibre improves the material’s precision‑related properties, increases the acceptable temperature in use, and enhances the…
PA 6.6 HOT

PA 6.6 HOT

PA 6.6 HOT is a heat-stabilised PA 6.6 material for applications requiring high precision at higher temperatures. It is suitable for use in bearings. We deliver PA 6.6 HOT as plastic sheets and rods.
PA 12

PA 12

Extruded PA 12 is an impact‑resistant material with great tensile strength and dimensional accuracy. It has lower water absorption than other polyamides. We deliver PA 12 as plastic sheets and rods.
PA 4.6

PA 4.6

PA 4.6 has better heat resistance and tensile strength than PA 6.6. The material’s other qualities include better resistance to fuels, oils, most organic solvents and alkaloids. We deliver PA 4.6…
PET

PET

PET is highly suitable for use in parts that are subjected to great loads and wear. Because of its good mechanical, electrical and heat-related properties, PET is used in a wide range of applications,
PET SL

PET SL

PET SL is a PET material containing an added solid lubricant. It has better wear‑resistance and a lower coefficient of friction than standard PET provides. It comes into its own in various uses for
PBT GF30

PBT GF30

PBT GF30 is a polybutylene terephthalate that contains fibreglass and is classed as a PET material. Because of the added glass, the material has great mechanical strength and good dimensional…
PC

PC

Polycarbonate (PC) is a transparent and clear amorphous polymer. It is a rigid material with great mechanical and impact strength. The material is also UV‑ and weather‑resistant. We deliver PC as
PC GF30

PC GF30

PC GF30 is a technical polycarbonate with added glass. The additive gives the material good mechanical tensile strength, wear resistance and dimensional accuracy. The material has extremely low…
PUR

PUR

Polyurethanes comprise a large number of plastics, with diverse properties. The material presented here is an ester-based plastic with qualities similar to those of rubber. It is flexible and…