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Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling POM (Polyoxymethylen) is a typical technical Thermoplastic with good mechanical properties and high dimensional stability as well as outstanding gliding and abrasion behavior. As a result, it is a preferred construction material, e.g., for precision parts in precision engineering; in particular there are many applications in the field of snap fasteners. POM Thermoplastics also possess a good resistance to many chemicals.

Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling PC (Polycarbonate) is chemically speaking a polyester. It possesses a special combination of properties that make it highly versatile: it is highly transparent, has a high heat deflection temperature and impact strength. Its continuous operating temperature lies between –40 and +130 °C, and it can be used for short periods at as high as about +150 °C. However, PC’s abrasion resistance is not great.

Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling PET (Polyethylenterephthalat) became known through beverages bottles. In the early 1970s, PET-bottles started to be used for soft drinks. Unlike glass bottles, PET does not break, weighs less, and is easier to handle. PET fibers are now manufactured from recycled PET bottles. The material meets the stringent legal criteria as a packaging material for food and drinks. The lion’s share of PET bottles produced in Germany are sent to China after use where they are turned into polyester fibers for fleece materials. In the textile industry, the latter is truly crucial: Several million tons of recycled PET are processed globally each year.

Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylat) exhibit medium stability and high rigidity. Their impact strength is six times that of silicate glass. The surfaces are exceptionally hard and can be polished. In other words, they can be highly scratchproof. Moreover, these plastics are highly translucent, absolutely colorless and luminous.

PCGrunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling PC/ABS (polycarbonate / acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a blend of PC and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). This combination offers both the uniquely good workability of ABS with the great mechanical properties of PC such as impact strength and heat resistance. It is stable at lower temperatures and possesses a high heat deflection. The major names under which PC/ABS is traded are Pulse®, Bayblend® and Cycoloy®.

Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is an amorphous, thermoplastic standard plastic with countless favorable mechanical properties. Moreover, it is chemically stable, too. It consists of three components: the monomers acrylonitrile (15-35 %), butadiene (5-30 %) and styrene (40-60 %). The plastic’s properties can be controlled precisely by changing the mixing ratio. ABS is easy to glue, weld and machine cut. The plastic is ideal as a backing for coatings with polymers or metals (chromed surface of a plastic component). It absorbs little water and has very good mechanical absorption as well as outstanding sound absorption properties.

Grunstoff Kunststoff-Recycling PA (Polyamide) have replaced many metal parts in automotive construction, which is where they are most used. The plastics are largely made into fibers. They are one of the most important types of Thermoplastics. The tough materials are highly stable and rigid, have a high impact strength and low wear and tear.