Expert knowledge about plastics
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Expert knowledge about plastics

In our education section, we share fundamentals and expert knowledge about plastics and elastomers. Learn more about material types, properties, and applications.

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Detailed material properties and processing instructions.

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Calculation tools and selection aids for optimal material choice.

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Article overview or main topics: listing of the most important knowledge topics as navigation points. Possible main topics: “What are thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)?”, “Thermoplastic polyamide elastomers (TPA) explained”.

Shore A, Shore D?

When measuring hardness according to Shore, resistance is determined by the penetration of a body with a defined shape,...

What are thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)?

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are innovative materials that can be processed like thermoplastics while exhibiting rubbe...

What differences exist between the various types of TPE?

he different types of TPE vary in their properties.

What is compression set (DVR)?

Compression set explanation