Choosing the Right Plastic Material: A Reliable and Cost-Effective Solution
Starting from the study of the application, we are able to propose the most suitable material for a technically reliable and economically valid solution. Plastic shapes produced by Ensinger or by wellknown production companies, are always available to manufacture turned or milled parts, as granules of many polymers can be used for the injection molded applications. A tailormade solution is always available
PI Polyimide
Polyimides (PIs) are high-performance polymers characterized by exceptional thermal stability and the absence of a melting point. Due to their unique combination of extraordinary properties, they rank at the top of the pyramid of polymeric materials and, offering excellent resistance to high and cryogenic temperatures (they can be used from -260°C up to over 300°C), […]
PAI – Polyamide-imide
PAI, often identified by the trade name Torlon®, is a high-performance amorphous thermoplastic material known for its excellent high temperature resistance (it can work up to 275°C), good chemical inertness and outstanding wear resistance properties. The excellent mechanical properties of this polymer, which include high stiffness, high tensile and compressive strength and low coefficient of […]
PEEK – Polyetheretherketone
PEEK is a unique and versatile material, a high-performance semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer that boasts excellent chemical resistance. Due to its high dimensional stability and resistance to high temperatures, PEEK parts can be used in environments with temperatures up to 250 to 260 °C. Parts made of PEEK can further be used in applications characterized by […]
PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), often identified by the trade name Teflon®, is a fluorinated, semi-crystalline polymer characterized by remarkable thermal stability, chemical and corrosion resistance. PTFE can be used over a wide temperature range (between -200 and 260 °C, with short tolerance periods up to 300 °C) providing, of all polymers, the highest chemical inertness. Manufactures made […]
PPS – Polyphenylene Sulfide
Polyphenylenesulfide (PPS) is a semicrystalline thermoplastic polymer for high temperatures. Its special chemical structure makes it particularly inert to chemical attack, corrosion resistant and has excellent mechanical properties even at temperatures above 200°C. PPS also exhibits low moisture absorption, excellent resistance to hot water and steam, and high dimensional stability. Completing the picture of PPS […]
PPSU – Polyphenylsulfone
Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is an amorphous polymer characterized by a high glass transition temperature and low moisture absorption. PPSU can provide better impact and chemical resistance than other sulfonate polymers such as PSU and PES. In addition, PPSU is resistant to repeated sterilization procedures and cleaning and disinfecting agents, making it an ideal solution fo the […]
PSU – Polysulfone
Polysulfone (PSU) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer characterized by an amorphous structure that provides optical properties of translucency and yellowish coloration. PSU is particularly suitable for high-temperature applications where it is characterized by high stiffness and mechanical strength. Its properties also include excellent dielectric properties, high dimensional stability, resistance to hydrolysis, and good chemical inertness.
PEI – Polyetherimide
PEI polymer, known and often referred to by the trade name Ultem®, is an amorphous thermoplastic characterized by high mechanical strength and stiffness. In addition to providing excellent resistance to deformation under load over a wide temperature range, PEI can be used high operating temperatures. In addition, it is inherently flame retardant and produces low […]
PVDF – Polyvinylidene Fluoride
PVDF is a semicrystalline thermoplastic fluoropolymer known for its outstanding chemical resistance. Unlike other fluorinated polymers, it has no disadvantages such as low mechanical strength or processing difficulties Due to the combination of its excellent properties of mechanical strength, even at high temperatures, and inertness to chemicals, PVDF is commonly used in the construction of […]
PC – Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate (PC), is an amorphous thermoplastic known for its high transparency. This transparent plastic material offers excellent impact resistance and good electrical insulation properties. It can be used over a wide temperature range, maintaining its rigidity up to 120 °C and providing high impact resistance even at low temperatures. Although it lends itself to attack […]
PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET, commonly used for mechanical applications is a polyester with a semicrystalline structure that is characterized by its hardness, stiffness, and strength (the amorphous variant of the polymer has lower mechanical properties, is highly transparent, and is commonly used for bottles and packaging). PET plastic also offers excellent sliding properties and lower frictional wear than […]
PA 66 – Tecamid natural
Often identified as nylon 66, Polyamide 66 is distinguished by its remarkable stiffness, toughness, abrasion resistance and thermal stability. It offers excellent wear resistance and exhibits low friction properties. Although it exhibits good dimensional stability, it is important, consider its propensity to absorb moisture. PA66 is commonly used successfully in a wide range of applications, […]
PA 6 C – Cast polyamide 6
Cast polyamide 6 (cast nylon) is an ideal solution for applications requiring an excellent combination of mechanical properties and wear resistance. This material is distinguished by its excellent sliding and friction characteristics, along with the ability to be produced in large sizes, typical of the casting process. Polyamide offers remarkable stress resistance, good acoustic damping […]
PA 6 – Polyamide 6
Extruded polyamide 6 (PA6) semis offer a combination of high mechanical properties, chemical inertness and good temperature resistance. Polyamide 6 properties also include excellent damping capacity and impact resistance, which remain high even at low temperatures, and outstanding abrasion resistance. Polyamide 6 is a material universally used in mechanical applications in harsh and hostile environments, […]
POM – Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
POM or acetal resin, is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer that is distinguished by its high mechanical strength and stiffness. POM also boasts excellent creep properties, excellent wear resistance and low moisture absorption. The material’s dimensional stability, together with remarkable fatigue resistance and excellent processability, make POM an extremely versatile polymer, particularly suitable for the fabrication […]
PP – Polypropylene
Polypropylene (PP) is a semicrystalline thermoplastic plastic made by catalytic polymerization of propylene. It belongs to the larger group of materials known as polyolefins (which also includes PE). Polypropylene has is characterized by low specific gravity and has excellent chemical resistance, high purity, low water absorption and good electrical insulating properties.
PE – Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a lightweight and versatile thermoplastic polymer produced through the polymerization of ethylene. PE is part of the polyolefin family and is considered one of the most widely used plastics in the world PE polymers are semi-crystalline thermoplastics known for their exceptional toughness and strong chemical resistance. However, compared to other plastics, polyethylene has […]
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic with an amorphous structure that is distinguished by its high strength and high modulus of elasticity. This material finds application in an operating temperature range of -10 °C to +60 °C and boasts excellent chemical stability and acid resistance properties. PVC proves to be an effective electrical insulator and […]
