Engineering Applications of Plastics

Last update on Mar 26, 2012
Engineering Applications of PlasticsEngineering plastics are those which are now replacing conventional materials such as: Metals and alloys in general engineering, or, they are materials which have properties which are not available in conventional materials.A work range of plastics are now being used in variety of engineering applications.

Applications of engineering plastics in general fall under four main headings:

  1. Applications needing enhanced mechanical properties such as bearings gears, wear pads etc.
  2. Applications requiring enhanced electrical properties such as cables, insulation, automotive ignition, switches, relays, radio location and television etc.
  3. Applications requiring enhanced thermal properties such as heat resistant parts, high heat applications, aerospace applications etc.
  4. Other applications requiring enhanced properties such as good solvent resistance, sterilization, radiation resistant parts, marine protection, aerospace, aircraft, missiles, helicopters, kitchenware, washing machines, battery cases and solar panels.

Focusing on the mechanical properties here, engineering polymers can be considerably improved by the incorporation in their formulation of reinforcing agents such as glass fiber, talc, carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes, organically modified clay and mica.

So let's explore the important mechanical properties of some engineering plastics...

Important Mechanical Properties of Plastics

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Most Popular Engineering Polymers

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