Plant and equipment construction

PET is an unreinforced partially crystalline, thermoplastic polyester. It is characterised by a high mechanical stability, excellent dimensional stability (better than POM), very good wear resistance (comparable with PA 6) and very good sliding properties. PET has also good electrical insulating properties and good acid resistance, it is physiologically harmless. A very low water absorption, which hardly affects the mechanical and electrical properties, and the (within the group of the thermoplastics) comparatively low thermal expansion coefficient are the reason for an excellent dimensional accuracy.

POM-C is a highly crystalline thermoplastic. It is characterised by an extremely low water absorption, very high measuring stability and optimal processing properties (short-chipping). Because of the favourable properties – high hardness, stiffness and stability combined with good toughness and chemical resistance as well as favourable friction and wear behaviour – POM-C can be used in many cases instead of metallic materials.

PPS is an oxidation- and hydrolysis resistant plastic, which can be used for applications with a service temperature of up to 260°C. PPS has a low sliding friction coefficient and a high abrasion resistance. No water absorption, excellent dimensional stability as well as oil and fuel resistance are further properties. Because of the high hardness tight tolerances are possible.

PVDF combines good mechanical, thermal and electrical properties with an excellent chemical resistance. Because PVDF absorbs very little water, it is suitable for an unlimited use in liquids. The service temperature of –40 to +150°C offers a wide application area for this high temperature material.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fully fluorinated polymer. Colloquially this plastic is often referred to as Teflon.

FOREX® is a rigid foam board made of PVC and also known as SIMOPOR, POLYPOR or SIMOCELL. These boards offer various application possibilities for outdoor advertising or in the building and construction industry, for instance in the form of signs, advertising boards or partition walls.