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Plastics are among the most widely used materials across the globe. They have a range of applications in the automobile, retail, manufacturing and service industries among others. For example, many retailers resort to plastics when displaying their products because the material is cost friendly, reusable and durable. Specifically, the term engineering plastics refers to a group of plastics fabricated with better thermal and mechanical properties. Unlike ordinary plastics like polystyrene and PVC, engineering plastics are specific to the applications they are designed for. The following information will teach you a lot about engineering plastics available in the market:
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a special plastic made through a polymerisation process of two materials, acrylonitrile and styrene. These two primary components undergo polymerisation in the presence of another material called polybutadiene. The proportions of the primary components vary depending on the specific attributes that the fabricator wants the ABS plastic to have. Regardless of the proportions that the fabricator chooses, ABS results from the formation of long chains of molecular bonds that make it stronger than ordinary polystyrene plastics.
The most recognisable property of ABS is toughness and high resistance to force and impact. By varying the proportions of styrene, acrylonitrile and polybutadiene, your fabricator can fine-tune the ability of ABS to stand up to impact and damage. For instance, increasing the percentage of polybutadiene amplifies the plastic's ability to stand up to impact. Common applications of ABS include production of protective headgears and water canoes.
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Polyoxymethylene is another common engineering plastic you can find from a plastics fabricator. It is also referred to as polyacetal or acetal. There are many chemical formulas and techniques applied in the production of POM. For instance, the fabricator can use the reaction between alcohol and aqueous formaldehyde to form a hemiformal. The hemiformal is then dehydrated, heated and polymerised to form POM.
POM is renowned for its stiffness, dimensional stability under pressure and low friction. This makes it ideal for engineering applications characterised by high friction and pressure. You can use POM as fasteners, ball bearings and lock systems.
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is an engineering plastic designed for the electronics and electricals industry. If you are looking to start up an electronics production and repair centre, some of your products will need PBT as an insulator. It is resistant to shrinking, solvents and deformation from pressure and physical force.
For more information, contact a business such as E-Plas.
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