Materials

15 High-Performance Materials for Technical Applications

From ESD-safe plastics to carbon-reinforced high-performance materials – our material selection is specifically designed for technical B2B applications. Each material is carefully selected and tested to guarantee optimal results for your requirements.

CATEGORY 1: ESD MATERIALS

ESD Materials

For electronic applications and cleanroom areas

Properties:

  • Permanent antistatic properties
  • Surface resistance: 10⁶-10⁹ Ohm
  • Chemical resistant
  • Impact resistant

Applications:

  • Housings for electronic devices
  • Fixtures in semiconductor industry
  • Cleanroom components
  • Measurement and testing equipment

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 80°C
  • Temperature resistance: 70°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.27 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 50 MPa
  • Surface resistance: 10⁶-10⁹ Ohm

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Properties:

  • Bio-based and compostable
  • ESD-safe (10⁷-10⁹ Ohm)
  • Easy to print
  • Low odor

 

Applications:

  • Temporary ESD fixtures
  • Prototypes for electronics
  • Eco-friendly ESD packaging
  • Measuring device mockups

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 60°C
  • Temperature resistance: 50°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.24 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 45 MPa
  • Surface resistance: 10⁷-10⁹ Ohm

CATEGORY 2: CARBON-REINFORCED MATERIALS

Carbon-Reinforced Materials

For highest mechanical requirements

Properties:

  • 15% carbon fiber reinforcement
  • Extremely high strength
  • High temperature resistance (up to 160°C)
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Very good chemical resistance

 

Applications:

  • Mechanical engineering parts
  • Automotive components
  • Tools and fixtures
  • High-load brackets

 

Technical Data:

  • Melting temperature (Tm): 178°C
  • Temperature resistance: 160°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.08 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 85 MPa
  • E-modulus: 6500 MPa

Properties:

  • 15% carbon fiber reinforcement
  • Extreme temperature resistance (up to 150°C continuous)
  • Very high stiffness
  • Excellent dimensional stability

 

Applications:

  • Under-hood automotive parts
  • Thermally stressed components
  • Precision tools
  • High-temperature fixtures

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 125°C
  • Temperature resistance: 150°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.12 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 80 MPa
  • E-modulus: 7000 MPa

Properties:

  • Carbon fiber reinforcement
  • Excellent UV and weather resistance
  • High impact resistance
  • Good chemical resistance

 

Applications:

  • Outdoor applications
  • Automotive exterior parts
  • Technical outdoor components
  • Weather-resistant brackets

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 100°C
  • Temperature resistance: 95°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.10 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 70 MPa

 

Properties:

  • Carbon fiber reinforcement
  • Exceptional temperature resistance (up to 200°C)
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Flame retardant

 

Applications:

  • Aerospace components
  • Chemical industry
  • High-temperature applications
  • Precision parts with zero warping

 

Technical Data:

  • Melting temperature (Tm): 280°C
  • Temperature resistance: 200°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.35 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 95 MPa
  • E-modulus: 9000 MPa

CATEGORY 3: STANDARD ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Standard Engineering Materials

Proven materials for versatile applications

Properties:

  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Chemical resistant
  • Food-safe (FDA-compliant)
  • Available transparent
  • Easy to print

 

Applications:

  • Functional prototypes
  • Housings
  • Mechanical parts
  • Food-contact parts

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 80°C
  • Temperature resistance: 70°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.27 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 50 MPa

Properties:

  • Excellent UV resistance
  • Weather resistant
  • High impact resistance
  • Good temperature resistance (up to 95°C)

 

Applications:

  • Outdoor applications
  • Automotive parts
  • Architectural models
  • Outdoor housings

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 100°C
  • Temperature resistance: 95°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.07 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 45 MPa

Properties:

  • High impact resistance
  • Good temperature resistance
  • Post-processable (sanding, drilling)
  • Chemical resistant

 

Applications:

  • Housings
  • Functional parts
  • Prototypes
  • Tools

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 105°C
  • Temperature resistance: 85°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.04 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 40 MPa

Properties:

  • Very high strength and toughness
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Chemical resistant
  • Low moisture absorption

 

Applications:

  • Mechanical engineering parts
  • Wear parts
  • Gears and bearings
  • Technical functional parts

 

Technical Data:

  • Melting temperature (Tm): 178°C
  • Temperature resistance: 110°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.01 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 50 MPa

CATEGORY 4: FLEXIBLE MATERIALS

Flexible Materialien

For elastic and damping applications

Properties:

  • Shore hardness 95A (rubber-like)
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Chemical resistant
  • Excellent shock absorption

 

Applications:

  • Seals
  • Damping elements
  • Flexible hoses
  • Protective covers

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): -30°C
  • Temperature resistance: 80°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.21 g/cm³
  • Shore hardness: 95A

Properties:

  • Shore hardness 60D (semi-rigid)
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Chemical resistant
  • Balance of flexibility and stability

 

Applications:

  • Springy components
  • Grippy surfaces
  • Connecting elements
  • Technical seals

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): -20°C
  • Temperature resistance: 90°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.19 g/cm³
  • Shore hardness: 60D

CATEGORY 5: HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

High-Performance Materials

For extreme requirements

Properties:

  • Very high impact resistance
  • Temperature resistant (up to 130°C)
  • Available transparent
  • Flame retardant

 

Applications:

  • Safety glazing
  • Technical covers
  • Automotive components
  • High-load housings

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 150°C
  • Temperature resistance: 130°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.20 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 60 MPa

Properties:

  • 20% glass fiber reinforcement
  • Very high strength and stiffness
  • Temperature resistant (up to 150°C)
  • Excellent dimensional stability

 

Applications:

  • Structural components
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Automotive technology
  • High-load brackets

 

Technical Data:

  • Melting temperature (Tm): 220°C
  • Temperature resistance: 150°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.18 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 100 MPa
  • E-modulus: 8000 MPa

Properties:

  • Biodegradable
  • Easy to print
  • Low odor
  • Good surface quality

 

Applications:

  • Prototypes
  • Design models
  • Presentation objects
  • Non-technical parts

 

Technical Data:

  • Glass transition temp (Tg): 60°C
  • Temperature resistance: 50°C (continuous use)
  • Density: 1.24 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 50 MPa

Material Selection Guide

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Important Factors:

  • Mechanical requirements (strength, stiffness)
  • Temperature range
  • Chemical resistance
  • ESD requirements
  • Budget