Polycarbonates (PC) are amorphous thermoplastics that are used in a wide range of applications due to their diverse set of properties. The material is characterized by high transparency and impact strength, combined with excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability. Through special modifications, it can meet high requirements for UV stability and low-temperature impact strength (down to -60°C). The chemical structure of polycarbonate gives the thermoplastic a high-gloss, visually appealing surface, making it available in a wide range of colors. Bio-based materials complement this product group. Polycarbonate is also used in medical technology and the food industry. However, its primary applications are in optical fibers and the automotive sector, as well as in CDs and data storage media.

Polyamides (PA) are among the most important plastics worldwide and are the most widely used engineering thermoplastics. Thanks to their unique set of properties, this product group can be modified—like no other—using various fillers and reinforcing materials (e.g., glass fibers, glass beads, minerals, flame retardants, etc.) to meet the high demands of a wide variety of industrial sectors. Due to their outstanding strength, toughness, and the option of a flame-retardant system free of red phosphorus and halogens, polyamides—particularly polyamide 6 and polyamide 6.6—are used in the automotive and electrical engineering industries. These semi-crystalline materials are also characterized by the necessary chemical resistance to organic solvents and mineral lubricants.

PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is an important thermoplastic in the field of engineering plastics and is available in many different modifications—for example, as a blend with PC, ASA, or PET, or in reinforced or flame-retardant forms. The material is characterized by its high mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. When excellent creep resistance is required, pure PBT is an ideal choice for such applications. This product group meets the highest flame-retardant requirements even at low wall thicknesses. As a result, the material is used wherever high standards for flame retardancy and thermal stability are required. This includes housings for electrical engineering, connectors in automotive and engine applications, and components for the lighting industry. Thanks to the diverse PBT product portfolio, the material is also used in the medical sector and in the household goods industry, for example, in various kitchen utensils.

POM (polyoxymethylene, also known as polyacetal) is one of the most commonly used semi-crystalline plastics. The material exhibits above-average strength and excellent dimensional stability. Due to its very high crystallinity, POM exhibits the lowest wear of any thermoplastic at room temperature. This makes the material a suitable candidate for applications in the roller and gear sectors and wherever very good sliding friction behavior is required without the addition of special additives. Applications in the connector and switch segment, as well as in the mechanical engineering industry, round out POM’s application portfolio.