2.2.1.2.2 Engineering Plastics

2.2.1.2.2 Engineering Plastics

Engineering plastics, including polyamide (PA), polyoxymethylene (POM), polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), account for about 20% of global plastics production. Engineering plastics have better mechanical and thermal properties than standard plastics. They are therefore gaining popularity and are more often selected over traditional materials such as metals. Additional properties include good abrasion resistance, excellent sliding properties, corrosion and chemical resistance, dimensional stability and high temperature stability – in some cases up to 135°C (275°F). The processability and diverse design shape possible, coupled with lightweight properties, also provide an excellent cost-benefit ratio.

Figure 22 Semi-finished products made out of PC or other engineering plastic
Figure 22 Semi-finished products made out of PC or other engineering plastic Figure 22 Semi-finished products made out of PC or other engineering plastic

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