The codes used to distinguish the various types of polymers are plastics with different characteristics, which adapt to each use according to their strength, aspect, durability and cost properties. B.S. knows how to advise its customers on the most suitable polymer for their needs.
PS
Polystyrene/styrofoam
Use: food sector, packaging, home appliances, toys, furniture and electrical industry.
ABS
Styrene copolymers
Use: mechanical, chemical, electric, textile, automotive, scientific equipment, furniture, toys, nautical and home appliances industries.
PC/ABS
Polycarbonate
Use: technical parts, electrical and electronic components, dashboards and knobs for cars.
PC
Polycarbonate
Use: electrical and electronic, optical, lighting, precision engineering, accident prevention and food industries.
PMMA
Methacrylate
Use: transparent sheets, unbreakable glass, pipes for the dairy and wine industry, decorative articles and sanitary ware.
IXEF
Polyarylamide
Use: automotive and transport, vandal-proof, electrical engineering and home appliances.
PA
Nylon
Use: the versatility and the high physical-mechanical characteristics enable these resins to be used in the most various fields of application.
PBT
Polybutylene terephthalate
Use: commutator coils, transformers, pump bodies, fans and general engineering use.
PPS
Polyphenylene sulphide
Use: house appliance sector.
PPO
Polyphenylene oxide
Use: for objects that must withstand sterilisation, sanitation and terminal blocks.
PE LD
Low-density polyethylene
Use: disposable containers, detergent bottles, plastic bags, electronics, thin film or greenhouse film.
PE HD
High-density polyethylene
Use: containers of every type and size, toys and pipes, even large-sized ones.
EPDM
Elastomer, thermoplastic rubber.
Use: automotive industry, connectors, pipes, seals for home appliances.
PP
Polypropylene
Use: industry, electronics, hollow bodies, hot water-resistant parts, various containers and toys.
POM
Acetal
Use: chemical, electrical, mechanical, automotive, pharmaceutical, scientific instrument industries.
PU
Polyurethane
Use: dustproof sleeves, bellows, couplings, for sliding parts, capsules, gears and footwear soles.
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