Materials
As Versatile as Your Products
We process common thermoplastics. When heated, the plastic becomes soft and easy to shape; once cooled, it solidifies and retains its form. The type of thermoplastic used depends on the desired product properties. In addition to the choice of material, we can also influence visual aspects such as color, gloss level, and surface texture.
Thermoplastic Materials
Every component must meet specific requirements. High impact strength, UV resistance, cold flexibility, or food-grade approval - these are just some of the demands placed on a material’s physical properties. Depending on these requirements, the most suitable material is selected from a wide range of options.
We process a broad spectrum of thermoplastics:
- HD-PE (Polyethylene)
- PP (Polypropylene)
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- PS (Polystyrene)
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile)
- PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
- SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Thermoplastics
| Material | Chemical Resistance | Temperature Resistance | Impact Strength | UV/Weather Resistance | Transparency | Special Properties |
| HD-PE (High-Density Polyethylene) | very good | -40 °C to ~80 °C | high | very good | no | Flexible, highly resistant |
| PP (Polypropylene) | good | 0 °C to ~100 °C | good | low | no | Lightweight, chemically resistant |
| PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | good | -5 °C to ~65 °C | medium | good | no | Adjustable hardness, electrical insulator |
| PS (Polystyrene) | medium | -15 °C to ~65 °C | low | poor | no | High stiffness, electrically conductive |
| ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | good | -20 °C to ~85 °C | very good | medium | no | Impact-resistant, good temperature stability |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | medium | -70 °C to ~130 °C | very high | medium | very clear | Glass-like, high temperature resistance |
| PMMA (Acrylic / Plexiglass) | limited | -30 °C to ~80 °C | medium | good | very clear | High light transmission, UV-resistant |
| ASA (Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile) | good | -25 °C to ~90 °C | high | very good | no | UV-resistant, suitable for outdoor use |
| PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) | good | -40 °C to ~65 °C | high | medium | yes | High transparency, cost-effective |
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Feel the Difference
In addition to the typical physical properties of each material, further characteristics can be influenced during sheet production or through specific additives, such as:
- Optical properties such as gloss level or transparency
- Slip-resistant surface
- Electrical conductivity
- UV resistance
- Color tone
- Surface texture (e.g., graining)
For less demanding applications, recycled materials or co-extrusions with virgin material can also be used.
