The combination of plastic and metal is becoming increasingly common in all industries. We have vast experience of casting metal in plastics. Through combining different materials it is possible to take advantage of their unique properties.
Material | Application areas |
Polyethylene (PE) | Plastic bags, bottles, containers |
Polypropylene (PP) | Food containers, glass boxes, packing |
Polystyrene (PS) | Plastic cutlery, food packaging |
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | PET bottles, cans, packaging |
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) | Electronic connectors, enclosures |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Cases, computer monitors, car interiors |
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) | Lenses, taillights for cars |
Polycarbonate (PC) | Ceiling lamps, CDs, sunglasses |
Polyamide 6 (PA 6) | Cases, dipsticks |
Polyamide 6 glass-fibre reinforced (PA 6 GF) | Clutch pedals, oil containers |
Polyamide 66 (PA 66) | Mounting brackets, sealing clips |
Polyamide 66 glass-fibre reinforced (PA 66 GF) | Protective enclosures, Brackets |
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | Pedal covers, Sealing Gasket, Pacifiers |
Polyphthalamide, semi-aromatic PA (PPA) | Good alternative for metal replacement |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Pedal covers, PVC pipes, sewage pipes |
Acetal plastic (POM) | Plain bearings, clips, cogs |
Polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) | Pump parts, heat shields |