Grünberg Kunststoffe GmbHPlastics
"Today, plastics meet an increasing number of demands that were previously reserved for materials like metal, ceramics, or wood. While their strength is comparatively lower than that of metal or ceramics, plastic components are less prone to breaking than ceramics or glass. Generally, they exhibit high toughness. Unlike metals, many plastics are resistant to inorganic substances due to their organic nature."
We differentiate between:
Thermoplastics
These plastics become moldable and melt under the influence of heat, allowing them to be reshaped as needed. This process is fully reversible.
Thermosets
Heating thermosets does not make them plastically deformable; instead, it leads to their decomposition. Their main advantage lies in their superior mechanical and chemical resistance, even at higher temperatures.
Acrylic glass (PMMA)
Description:
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a colorless thermoplastic.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Description:
Polycarbonate (PC) is a synthetic polymer from the polyester family. It consists of phosgene, a derivative of carbonic acid, and diols.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Description:
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an amorphous, thermoplastic.
Polyamide (PA)
Description:
Polyamides (PA) are polymers whose monomers have the amide group as a characteristic feature.
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Description:
Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic.
Polyethylene (PE)
Description:
Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic and belongs to the group of polyolefins.
Polypropylene (PP)
Description:
Polypropylene (PP) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic and belongs to the group of polyolefins.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Description:
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fully fluorinated polymer and is also known colloquially as teflon.
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Description:
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a semi-crystalline, thermoplastic fluoroplastic.
Polystyrene (PS)
Description:
Polystyrene (PS) is an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic.
Hard Fabric (HGW)/ Hard paper (HP)
Description:
Hard Fabric (HGW)/ Hard paper (HP) are about 70 years old thermosets.
Polyurethane & Vulkollan (PUR & VU)
Description:
The urethane group is characteristic of the plastic polyurethane (PUR).
Polyether ketone (PEEK)
Description:
Polyether ketone (PEEK) is a high temperature resistant thermoplastic.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET/PETP)
Description:
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET/PETP) is a thermoplastic from the polyester family.
Greenplast
For a Green Future: Sustainable and Ecological Plastics
Grünberg Greenplast Plastic Solutions
Miscellaneous
Didn't find the plastic you were looking for? Feel free to ask us —we can definitely help you out.
