What are Engineering Plastics?
When you ask what engineering plastics are, we can say that the astronaut and spacecraft below are part of the picture. Where are engineering plastics used? Here is an example; a space engineer working in the space shuttle orbiting the earth is adjusting the devices. In order for his work to be successful and for his life to continue in the shuttle, he needs to know the physical and electrical properties of a wide variety of materials in the space shuttle very well. Many of these materials, including the fabric of the space suit, are made of engineering plastics. If sturdy and durable engineering plastics had not been developed, it would have been necessary to make space suits from metal, which was not practical.
The use of engineering plastics in these and many other critically important areas makes our lives easier. Engineering plastics with different properties are used in many areas from technology to the automotive sector, from the health sector to the aviation sector, from heavy industry to the food sector. Durable, long-lasting, healthy plastics obtained by scientists of the past with different chemical mixtures are known in the sector with the general name Engineering Plastics.
Commonly known commercial types of Engineering Plastics are:
- Polyamide (PA)
- Cestamide
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Plexiglass
- Delrin (POM)
- Teflon (PTFE)
- Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Engineering Plastics are everywhere
1. Chemical Structure of Engineering Plastics
The main material of many engineering plastics is polymer. In many synthetic materials, small structural units are repeatedly linked together to form giant chains or networks. Such materials are called polymers. Some polymers, such as polypropylene and teflon, are synthetic. Polymers that are molded into shape are called plastics.
What are engineering plastics?
Engineering plastics vary in their appearance, rigidity, transparency and abrasion resistance. Plastic items made from engineering plastics formed from additive polymers can be melted and reprocessed to be reused as new items. The polymer code is written on the bottom of this type of plastic item as a clue during reuse.
2. Types of Engineering Plastics
The types of Engineering Plastics located in the middle of the plastic performance pyramid are divided into two as amorphous and semi-crystalline. Among these, the most well-known engineering plastic type in Turkey is Polyamide, namely Kestamid. PA engineering plastic is classified among itself as PA 6, PA 66, PA11, PA12. In addition, semi-crystalline thermoplastic Polyoxymethylene, namely POM, is also a heavily used engineering plastic type. The basic features in the diversification of these products are the product’s strength, slipperiness, conductivity, resistance, water absorption rate, resistance to abrasion, and service life.
3. Where are Engineering Plastics Used?
Engineering plastics, as the name suggests, are used in areas where engineering activities are intense. The most prominent areas are the automotive industry, heavy industry and technology. These are types of plastic that can replace the durable and long-lasting metal needed in these areas, but are lighter, less costly and easier to produce.
Engineering plastics are preferred in areas where there are moving machine parts in areas where there is a risk of wear. Many technological parts are made of engineering plastics. Seals, screws, fans, and most of the materials in external bodies are from these products. Insulation and resistance to water are the reasons for preference in electronic devices.
4. Engineering Plastics Manufacturers
Engineering plastics are mostly produced in European and Asian countries. In addition, there are serious investments in this field in Turkey. The best way to understand the quality of the engineering plastic produced is to analyze its characteristics well.
Martan Plastik sells the European and Asian origin varieties of these thermoplastic products wholesale and retail. It supplies the rod and sheet varieties of Kestamid and POM plastics with affordable prices and high quality to be delivered to your address in the form of finished and semi-finished products.
5. Martan Plastik
Martan Plastik Tuzla/ISTANBUL processing facility turns your designs and needs into final products with high-tech machines such as lathes and milling, and delivers products to you completely and on time.
Martan Plastik is a company that has strengthened its place in the sector for more than 5 years since its establishment in the field of Engineering Plastics. While martanplastik.com provides corporate support, martanoline.com serves as an online sales store. You can reach the details of our high-quality engineering plastics products from the links below.