Advantages of engineering plastics

Just like steel, engineering plastics also contribute to human and technological development, this is because they are materials with better properties than some steels (stainless, bronze, aluminum, wood, etc.) depending on the application to which they are intended. be destined.

Advantages of using engineering plastics

1. Weight reduction.
2. Corrosion resistance.
3. Greater wear performance under non-lubricated conditions.
4. Cost reduction.
5. Noise reduction in equipment and components.
6. Increase in the life time of the parts.
7. Ease of manufacturing.

Wear plastics (engineering plastics)

But… what engineering plastics can we use in wear applications?

·         Polyamide (PA6)(Nylamid).

·         Ultra molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE/TIVAR).

·         Polymethylene Oxide (POM).

To mention a few, the first of them; Polyamide (Nylamid) is a material with an operating temperature range of 93 to 127°C, in addition to having mechanical resistance and rigidity, resistance to wear and abrasion, FDA compliance (6/6, MC907, SLG)

Nylamid (6/6) is a material made through the extrusion process, the resin is passed through a hopper towards a spindle, where there is a high temperature, the resin enters the spindle by means of pressure, which It is passed through a die that has the shape of the piece you want to obtain (round, square, etc.), as additional information the 6/6 nomenclature refers to the number of carbons contained in the formula.

If what we are looking for is an alternative for wear and structural components for general use, the Nylamid M It is an excellent option since it can offer us the following advantages:

• Offers the highest strength and toughness among type 6 nylons
• Operating temperature range -30°C to 93°C
• FDA Compliance
• Mainly used in parts that come into contact with food
• Bone color
• Under weight

On the other hand, speaking of Acetron (POM-C), in this material the advantages are very marked compared to other materials, a main property and characteristic of this plastic is that it is free of porosity lines unlike other acetals, in addition to:

• Maximum operating temperature 82°C
• Very low moisture absorption
• FDA, USDA, NSF, Canada AG, and 3A-Dairy Compliant
• Ease of machining
• Excellent wear resistance in humid environments
• Free of porosities
• Improved chemical resistance

Recommended for applications in humid environments.

At Serviacero Especiales we market the Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM/Nylamid) brand, we have a qualified team to make recommendations for the use of engineering plastics.

To learn more about the applications of this type of materials, contact the number and/or WhatsApp 477 289 2613, or send us an email to jose.aleman@serviacero.com, we are prepared to resolve your questions or quotes.

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