Engineering thermoplastics account for around 25% of global plastics production and offer significantly better properties than standard plastics, which is reflected in their higher price. These materials are not intended for optical or tactile purposes, but are designed exclusively for technical applications. Engineering thermoplastics can typically withstand temperatures up to 130°C. They are characterized by high durability, good viscosity and damping, easy processing, and a balanced cost-benefit ratio. Engineering plastics such as PA, POM, and PC are used in numerous applications, including slide bearings, rollers, wheels, seals, molded parts, housings, insulators, and workpiece carriers. Conventional materials such as metal are increasingly being replaced by high-quality plastics, as these offer numerous advantages, including good abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, excellent sliding properties, high durability, good chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and high temperature resistance.
