In the mechanical and plant engineering industry in particular, plastics are an efficient  replacement for existing materials as they can be manufactured in a very precise way. They are also more resistant to wear and sturdier under extreme loads. As a result, they can help you make significant savings.

Wefapress plastic solutions for materials and shapes

Different materials and plastics can be used in mechanical and plant engineering, depending on your usage and requirements. The following factors should be taken into account when deciding which plastic is right for you.

1. Mechanical characteristics such as sliding properties, wear resistance and notch impact strength, etc.
2. Thermal properties such as dimensional stability under high and low temperatures, special application temperatures, etc.
3. Requirements concerning electrical properties, such as a specific surface resistance
4. Other characteristics such as chemical resistance, flammability, sliding properties, etc.
5. Food safeness in accordance with EU regulation no. 10/2011 and or FDA regulations

Whether you're looking for standard plastics or a custom-made part, get in touch to see how we can help. We're always happy to advise you. Our plastics are available as semi-finished products in the form of sheets, rods and individual, custom cuts, as well as precisely cut finished parts, manufactured in small quantities to fit your requirements.

Wefapress plastics for the mechanical engineering industry

See a few examples below of modified variants of PE-UHMW, which are available as standard or in St 1000 (PE-UHMW):

• St 6000 AST - anti-static
• St 9100 Oil - self-lubricating
• St 6000 MDP - metal detectable
• St 6000 XDP - appears on X rays
• CeramX - excellent wear resistance under temperature applications of up to 105°C
• St 9000 MOS² - able to withstand heavy mechanical loads
• St 7000 EHT - can be used under application temperatures of up to 100°C
• St 7000 AMB - with antimicrobial properties
• St 6000 protect - effective noise insulation thanks to rubber sides made from oil-resistant material
• St 7000 FRAS - fire retardant and and anti-static

You can find thermoplastic materials such as PA, POM, PET and PTFE alongside many other in our supply range. Click here for an overview of our materials for the mechanical and plant engineering industries.

Areas of application in the mechanical and plant engineering industries

• Drive element
• Transport augers and conveyor screws
• Chain guides
• Machine parts with a narrow tolerance range
• Guide rails
• Sliding components
• Shock and impact resistant parts
• Individual solutions
• ...and much more,