In the field of mechanical engineering, steel and metal alloys are traditionally used to achieve high mechanical strength and precision of components. However, metals are now often replaced by engineering plastics, as the latter offer a variety of advantages. It is often thought that high-performance plastics are too costly an alternative, but these particular materials can provide solutions where traditional materials fail - offering more scope for improvement and progress. Ensinger's goal is to use engineering plastics to achieve better and faster operation of equipment and lines through optimized material combinations.
Plastics in mechanical engineering are often considered as a convenient solution for mechanical components such as gears, supports, sliding elements, spacers, valve components and many other applications.
Universal materials, unfilled versions of engineering plastics for mechanical applications.
Materials with high stiffness, improved mechanical strength and low thermal expansion thanks to reinforcement with glass or carbon fibres.
Impact-resistant materials for applications in which components are frequently subjected to impacts and must not crack.
Self-lubricating materials with special additives to reduce the coefficient of friction and improve wear resistance.
The best material for a certain application can be chosen after considering all main working conditions: if the application is static or dynamic, temperature of use, mechanical loads, presence of external factors such as chemicals or exposure to UV, cleaning conditions, etc.
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