POM

Polyoxymethylene, polyacetal

POM is available in two types: homopolymer and copolymer. The most important advantages of polyacetals are: high rigidity and good mechanical properties, very high resistance to abrasion and fatigue, high dimensional stability and shape stability even at high temperatures, high creep resistance, low friction coefficient, low water absorption, excellent electrical and dielectric properties, resistance to diluted alkalis and acids and most organic solvents, and applicability in a temperature range of -40°C to 110°C. It found application mainly in working elements such as: gears, levers, bearings, guides, worms, fuel pump elements and zips.

• POM Kepital homopolymer
• POM Kepital copolymer
• POM Kepital special types: filled, high impact strength, low formaledehyde emission, with UV stabilisation, reduced friction and abrasion

 

PC

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is an amorphous, thermoplastic polymer with very good mechanical properties (especially impact strength), high transparency and UV resistance. Due to its good thermal resistance, it can be used in a temperature range of -40°C to 135°C. It is resistant to water and acids, while it is susceptible to alkalis and organic solvents. In order to improve individual properties, polycarbonate can be modified with various additives Polycarbonate is used to manufacture, among other things, CDs, panels used in the construction, protective panels in machines and elements of technical devices, machines, blinds and lighting.

• PC Carbotex
• PC INFINO
• PC Hopelex

 

PMMA

Polymethyl methacrylate

PMMA is an amorphous polymer with high hardness and good mechanical and optical properties - approximately 92% light transmission. It has the highest scratch resistance among transparent polymers and good resistance to weather conditions, including UV radiation. It is resistant to inorganic substances, lyes, acids, salts and their derivatives. Examples of application are: plate extrusion, production of lamp covers in the automotive industry as well as lamp shades in home and city lighting, elements of machines and devices.

• PMMA ALTUGLAS

 

PA

Polyamide

Polyamide has good mechanical properties, high rigidity, good temperature resistance, good abrasion resistance and low friction coefficient, as well as good electrical insulation properties. In the dry state, polyamide is brittle, absorbs 2-3% moisture and then becomes elastic. In order to improve individual properties, polyamide can be modified with various additives. Most commonly, it is filled with glass fibre to increase strength and rigidity. Among the types available are recycled ones. Examples of applications are: the injection moulding of technical and construction elements, film extrusion, elements for the construction and automotive industries.

• PA6 InnoEnd, PA6 InnoMid
• PA66 InnoEnd, PA66 InnoMid
• PA 66 Tecnopolimeri

 

ASA

Acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylic terpolymer

ASA is a polymer with properties similar to ABS. The use of a special rubber to produce ASA gives the material long-lasting resistance to weather conditions, colour change and ageing during prolonged exposure to UV radiation. ASA has good mechanical properties, chemical resistance and is typically used for injection moulding. Due to its properties, it has found applications in exterior car elements, the electronics industry, the construction industry and in devices that work outdoors, e.g. elements of antenna, gates, intercoms.

• ASA STAREX
• ASA KIBILAC

 

SAN

Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer

SAN demonstrates good tensile and flexural strength, resistance to impact, creep, abrasion, high chemical resistance, high rigidity, hardness and dimensional stability. As a transparent plastic, it has found applications in household appliances, bathroom accessories, cosmetic packaging, pens and the lighting industry.

• SAN KIBISAN

 

ABS

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer

ABS is an amorphous plastic characterised by: good rigidity, impact strength (also maintains it at low temperatures), heat resistance, gloss and ease of processing (injection and extrusion). In addition, ABS has low moisture absorption, high dimensional stability, resistance to stress cracks and temperature changes. It is available in a variety of colours, making it an attractive material for applications where depth of colour and gloss is required. The polymer is ideal for metal coating (electroplating). It shows satisfactory resistance to alkali, dilute acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, oils and fats, but is not resistant to acids, esters and ketones. The automotive, white goods and electronics industries rely on products made from various types of ABS. In addition, ABS has found applications in the home appliances, furniture, construction, electronics, as well as automotive, pharmaceutical industries and in the manufacture of various consumer goods (pens, stamps, toys).

• ABS STAREX
• MABS STAREX
• ABS TAITA
• ABS POLYLAC

 

Blend PC/ABS

PC/ABS blend is an amorphous PC and ABS polymer alloy that combines the properties of both plastics. PC/ABS blends have good hardness and impact strength, better thermal resistance than ABS, high dimensional accuracy, good creep resistance at static loads and good electrical insulation. PC/ABS blends are widely used in the automotive, electrical engineering, lighting, household appliances and white goods industries.

• PC/ABS INFINO BLENDS
  PC/ABS WONDERLITE BLENDS

 

Filled with PP

Filled polypropylenes

Polypropylenes can be filled with chalk, talc, barium sulphate, modified EPDM or reinforced with glass fibre. Depending on the needs, they help reduce production costs, improve thermal resistance and dimensional stability, reduce processing shrinkage or increase specific gravity.

The resulting composites are widely used in household products, electronics or the automotive industry.

• PP TABOREN
• PP InnoPlen

 

PPS

Phenylene polysulphide

PPS is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with self-extinguishing properties and excellent chemical resistance, which at temperatures up to 200°C is not affected by any organic solvents. It dissolves in chlorosulphonic acid. It shows very good stability to hydrolysis in contact with hot water or steam, as well as high resistance to oxidation. Very high thermal resistance allows short-term operation up to 280°C and long-term operation up to 230°C.

The above-mentioned factors and very good dielectric properties predispose this material for the production of elements operating under high thermal and mechanical stress. These elements are used in the machinery and automotive industries (elements of air, exhaust, heating and fuel injection systems, pulleys, thermostat housings, pumps, valves, seals), electronics and electrotechnics (heating elements, sensor housings, electric furnaces, relays, plug connections, contact rails, thermal insulators) and in the chemical industry (valve bodies, pump impellers).

• PPS FITEX

 

PVDF

Polyvinylidene fluoride

PVDF is a highly crystalline, non-reinforced fluoropolymer with a high degree of crystallisation, combining good mechanical, thermal and electrical properties with excellent chemical resistance (also at high temperatures), high UV resistance and natural non-flammability. It is used in many industries, including pump elements, machinery and equipment operating in chemically aggressive environments, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors and various coatings for the chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, textile, food and nuclear industries.

• PVDF KYNAR

 

PBT

Poly (butylene terephthalate)

PBT is a partially crystalline thermoplastic polymer with good mechanical properties, very good insulating properties, high continuous and instantaneous operating temperatures, low coefficient of thermal expansion - high dimensional stability. It also has good resistance to abrasion, UV radiation and chemical resistance, especially to petrol and engine oil. It is mainly used in electrical and electronic equipment elements (equipment housings, connectors and sockets, connectors) and the automotive industry (ignition system parts, engine housings and insulation layers).

• PBT InnoDur
• PBT Tecnopolimeri

 

PLA

Polylactide

PLA is made from lactic acid derived from the fermentation of sugars extracted from plants, and is a biodegradable and compostable plastic. It is a transparent plastic with good gloss, high rigidity and good barrier properties to oxygen and carbon dioxide. It can be processed by injection moulding, extrusion and can also be combined with other natural products such as cotton, wool or cellulose (tissues, tea sachets). It has mainly found applications in packaging for the food industry (dairy and dessert cups, coffee capsules), dry food bags (packaging for muesli, crisps) and filaments for 3D printing.

• PLA Lumina