UNITED KINGDOMEN PLASTIC SELECTOR TUBE SELECTOR 0LIST DATASHEETS DOWNLOADS WEBINARS CONTACT PLASTIC SOLUTIONS INDUSTRIES COMPANY CAREERS Weight-to-performance Discover plastics in engineering On this Page: WHY ENSINGER PLASTICS? ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS MACHINABLE PLASTICS CASE STUDIES FAQS Plastic solutions for mechanical engineering Ensinger produces a wide range of engineering plastics which are predominantly used for mechanical applications and components of industrial machines. The field of mechanical engineering is traditionally focused on steel and metal alloys in order to achieve high mechanical strength and precision of the parts. Nowadays, replacing metal with engineering plastics is common due to their wide range of benefits. Often, high performance plastics are perceived to be too expensive to use as an alternative. However, you will find that these special materials can offer a solution where other traditional materials fail, opening up the doors to improvement and progress. Plastic is often a convenient solution for mechanical components such as gears, supports, sliding elements, spacers, valve components and many more applications. BENEFITS TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Corrosion resistance Dry running capabilities Weight-to-performance ratio Ease of processing Cost saving Most of the environments that are problematic for metals and require the use of special (and expensive) alloys, for instance, wet systems containing salt water, oxidizing agents, acids, sterilizing and cleaning processes, are usually harmless to most plastics. We can help you find the right engineering plastic material to suit these environments without the need for corrosion protection. SOLUTIONS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Engineering plastics General purpose, unfilled versions of technical plastics for mechanical applications. DETAILS Sliding optimised plastics Self lubricating materials with special additives to reduce the coefficient of friction and improve wear resistance. DETAILS Fibre reinforced materials Materials with high stiffness, improved mechanical strength and low thermal expansion, due to glass or carbon fibre reinforcement. DETAILS Impact resistant materials Shock resistant materials for applications where components need to withstand frequent impacts without cracking. DETAILS MACHINABLE PLASTICS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Ensinger offers a complete portfolio of thermoplastic materials suitable for mechanical engineering applications. TECAPEEK natural Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) - TECAPEEK natural is a high performance, high temperature, semi-crystalline thermoplastic manufactured by Ensinger... TECAPEEK PVX black TECAPEEK PVX black was developed especially for bearing and sliding applications. It is based on a PEEK polymer that has been modified with 10% each of PTFE, graphite and carbon fibres. TECAST T natural TECAST T natual cast nylon offers a combination of good mechanical properties, excellent bearing and wear characteristics, and the large-size capabilities of the casting process. TECAMID 6 GF30 black PA 6 GF30 is a 30 % glass fibre reinforced polyamide that we manufacture under the trade name TECAMID 6 GF30 black... TECAPET white TECAPET white is formulated to provide improved toughness, and enhanced machinability. The material also offers excellent sliding and wear properties as well as a low coefficient of friction… TECAPET TF grey TECAPET TF grey is PTFE modified, giving excellent slide / wear characteristics. TECAPET TF is often used for parts in the food processing industry, as it is approved for direct food contact... TECAFORM AH natural TECAFORM AH natural acetal is an unfilled POM-C with a unique balance of physical properties not available in most other thermoplastics. TECAMID 66 MO black The addition of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) to PA66 produces a material with improved sliding and friction properties... SHOW ALL PLASTICS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CASE STUDIES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPOSITE ROBOTIC ARM insert made of TECAPEEK natural Metal replacement with TECAPEEK natural inside a carbon fiber composite robotic arm In high speed moving components, saving weight is crucial to reducing inertia and improving efficiency. In this case study, a composite robotic arm used for high-speed picking and handling Delta Robots was enhanced by replacing a metal insert with TECAPEEK natural high performance thermoplastic material. DETAILS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MATERIALS What are the main aspects to consider when replacing metal? What is the easiest plastic to machine? How can I find the material with the best suitability for my application? 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