Technical materials

Materials

We select the right polymer for every part — engineered for strength, temperature and UV resistance. Here's how our materials compare.

Engineering plastics

ASA

UV-stable and weatherproof. The material of choice for exterior caravan and automotive parts that live in direct sunlight.

Tensile strength: ~45 MPa
Heat resistance: ~95 °C
UV resistance: Excellent
Weathering: Excellent

PETG

Tough, weather-resistant all-rounder. Great impact strength and good outdoor durability — our default for most functional parts.

Tensile strength: ~50 MPa
Heat resistance: ~70 °C
UV resistance: Good
Impact resistance: High

PLA

Easy-printing, rigid biopolymer with excellent detail and a clean surface finish. Ideal for visual prototypes and low-stress indoor parts.

Heat resistance: 55°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Low
Finish: Glossy

PLA+

Toughened PLA with improved impact strength and layer adhesion while keeping PLA's easy printability and fine detail.

Heat resistance: 60°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Finish: Smooth

HT-PLA

Heat-treatable PLA that gains higher temperature resistance after annealing, bridging the gap to engineering plastics.

Heat resistance: 120°C (annealed)
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Finish: Matte

ABS

Classic engineering thermoplastic with good toughness and heat resistance. Sandable and acetone-smoothable for finished parts.

Heat resistance: 95°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: High
Finish: Matte

Extremely tough and heat-resistant polymer with high strength and good optical clarity. For demanding mechanical parts.

Heat resistance: 125°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Very high
Finish: Semi-gloss

PC-ABS

Polycarbonate/ABS blend combining PC strength and heat resistance with ABS processability and surface quality.

Heat resistance: 110°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Very high
Finish: Matte

PCTG

Tough, chemically resistant copolyester with excellent impact strength and clarity. A stronger, more durable alternative to PETG.

Heat resistance: 75°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: Very high
Finish: Clear

Polyamides (Nylons)

PA6

Strong, tough nylon with high abrasion resistance and good fatigue life. Great for mechanical parts under load.

Heat resistance: 120°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: High
Wear: Excellent

PA66

Higher-temperature, higher-strength nylon with excellent wear and chemical resistance for demanding mechanical use.

Heat resistance: 150°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: High
Wear: Excellent

PA12

Dimensionally stable nylon with low moisture absorption, good chemical resistance and reliable toughness.

Heat resistance: 110°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: High
Moisture: Low uptake

PA6/66

Nylon copolymer balancing the strength of PA6 and the temperature resistance of PA66 with easy processability.

Heat resistance: 130°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: High
Wear: Very good

PA11

Bio-based nylon with outstanding impact strength and flexibility, even at low temperatures.

Heat resistance: 120°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: Very high
Flexibility: High

Fibre reinforced (CF / GF)

PA12-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced nylon. Extremely stiff, dimensionally stable and chemically resistant for engineering-grade parts.

Tensile strength: ~85 MPa
Heat resistance: ~140 °C
Stiffness: Very high
Chemical resistance: Excellent

PLA-CF

Carbon-fibre PLA with a premium matte finish and high rigidity for indoor display and light-duty parts.

Tensile strength: ~55 MPa
Heat resistance: ~55 °C
Stiffness: High
Finish: Matte

PA6-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced PA6 with high stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio for structural engineering parts.

Heat resistance: 140°C
Stiffness: Very high
Impact: Medium
Weight: Lightweight

PA66-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced PA66 combining very high stiffness with elevated temperature resistance.

Heat resistance: 160°C
Stiffness: Very high
Impact: Medium
Weight: Lightweight

PA6-GF

Glass-fibre reinforced PA6 offering high rigidity and dimensional stability at lower cost than carbon grades.

Heat resistance: 140°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Dimensional: Very stable

PA12-GF

Glass-fibre reinforced PA12 with high stiffness, low moisture uptake and excellent dimensional stability.

Heat resistance: 130°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Moisture: Low uptake

PETG-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced PETG with added stiffness, matte finish and good chemical resistance.

Heat resistance: 80°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Finish: Matte

PET-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced PET with high strength, heat resistance and excellent dimensional stability.

Heat resistance: 110°C
Stiffness: Very high
Impact: Medium
Finish: Matte

PC-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced polycarbonate delivering very high strength and heat resistance for the toughest parts.

Heat resistance: 135°C
Stiffness: Very high
Impact: High
Weight: Lightweight

ABS-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced ABS with increased rigidity, dimensional stability and a premium matte finish.

Heat resistance: 100°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Finish: Matte

ASA-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced ASA combining UV stability and weather resistance with high stiffness for outdoor parts.

Heat resistance: 100°C
Stiffness: High
UV: Excellent
Finish: Matte

High temperature / Industrial

PAHT-CF

High-temperature carbon-fibre nylon for the most demanding thermal and mechanical applications.

Tensile strength: ~95 MPa
Heat resistance: ~150 °C
Stiffness: Very high
Moisture: Low absorption

PPA-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced high-performance polyamide (PPA) for extreme temperature and mechanical demands.

Heat resistance: 180°C
Stiffness: Very high
Impact: Medium
Chemical: Excellent

PPA-GF

Glass-fibre reinforced PPA with high rigidity, dimensional stability and excellent heat and chemical resistance.

Heat resistance: 175°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Chemical: Excellent

PC-FR

Flame-retardant polycarbonate meeting safety requirements while keeping PC's strength and heat resistance.

Heat resistance: 120°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: High
Flammability: UL94 V-0

ABS-FR

Flame-retardant ABS for electrical and transport applications requiring self-extinguishing materials.

Heat resistance: 90°C
Stiffness: Medium
Impact: High
Flammability: UL94 V-0

Specialty

TPU

Flexible, rubber-like material for grommets, seals, bushings and vibration-damping parts.

Shore hardness: 95A
Elongation: High
Abrasion: Excellent
Chemical resistance: Good

TPU95A

Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (95A shore) with excellent abrasion resistance and rubber-like elasticity.

Hardness: 95A Shore
Flexibility: High
Abrasion: Excellent
Impact: Very high

TPU-ESD

Electrostatic-dissipative flexible TPU for parts that must control static charge while staying flexible.

Hardness: 90A Shore
Flexibility: High
Surface resistivity: ESD-safe
Abrasion: Excellent

PETG-ESD

Static-dissipative PETG combining good toughness and chemical resistance with ESD protection.

Heat resistance: 70°C
Stiffness: Medium
Surface resistivity: ESD-safe
Impact: High

ABS-ESD

Electrostatic-dissipative ABS for electronics manufacturing parts that require static control.

Heat resistance: 90°C
Stiffness: Medium
Surface resistivity: ESD-safe
Impact: High

ASA-ESD

Static-dissipative ASA combining UV/weather resistance with ESD protection for outdoor electronics parts.

Heat resistance: 95°C
Stiffness: Medium
Surface resistivity: ESD-safe
UV: Excellent

Composites / Blends

COPA

Flexible, impact-resistant copolyamide with excellent low-temperature toughness and chemical resistance.

Heat resistance: 130°C
Flexibility: Medium-high
Impact: Very high
Chemical: Excellent

PA6T/6I

High-performance semi-aromatic polyamide with very high heat resistance and dimensional stability.

Heat resistance: 170°C
Stiffness: High
Impact: Medium
Chemical: Excellent

PA9T

Semi-aromatic polyamide with excellent heat resistance, low moisture absorption and strong chemical resistance.

Heat resistance: 160°C
Stiffness: High
Moisture: Very low uptake
Chemical: Excellent

PA10T

High-temperature bio-based semi-aromatic polyamide with excellent thermal and dimensional stability.

Heat resistance: 165°C
Stiffness: High
Moisture: Low uptake
Chemical: Excellent