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POM or PA6: three questions that determine which material you need

POM or PA6: three questions to help you decide which material to choose Are you choosing POM C, POM-H or PA6? Three questions make it easier to decide which material is right for your specific compone...

materialval nylon PA6 POM

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

PC or PMMA: how to choose the right transparent plastic

PC or PMMA: how to choose the right transparent plastic Polycarbonate and acrylic are both transparent, but they can withstand different types of stress. Here’s how to choose the right material for yo...

akryl PC PMMA polykarbonat transparent plast

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

Cast or extruded PA6: the difference that decides durability

Cast or extruded PA6: the difference that determines durability PA6 is available in both moulded and extruded grades. Which one you should choose depends on the dimensions, mechanical requirements and...

extruderad gjuten nylon PA6 PA6 G

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

PEEK as a plain bearing: the material that survives heat when everything else gives up

PEEK as a plain bearing: the material that withstands heat when everything else fails PEEK withstands high temperatures, aggressive chemicals and high mechanical loads. This makes the material an attr...

glidlager hög temperatur kemisk resistans PEEK

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

PVDF and chemicals: what the material can withstand in acid

PVDF and chemicals: what the material can withstand in acid PVDF is used in the chemical industry thanks to its excellent chemical resistance. Here’s how these properties work in practice. The materia...

kemisk industri kemisk resistans PVDF syra

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

PTFE: when no other plastic can handle the chemicals

PTFE: when no other plastic can withstand the chemicals PTFE has almost universal chemical resistance and the lowest coefficient of friction of any plastic. Here’s how to use the material correctly. W...

friktion kemisk resistans PTFE tätningar

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

PE-1000 in conveyor lines: why goods slide better on UHMW

PE-1000 in conveyor lines: why goods slide more easily on UHMW PE-1000, also known as UHMW-PE, is used in conveyor lines and slide rails where low friction and a long service life help to minimise dow...

friktion glidskenor PE-1000 transportlinjer UHMW

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

ESD plastic: how to protect electronics from static electricity

ESD plastic: how to protect electronics from static electricity Electrostatic discharges can damage sensitive electronics. ESD plastic dissipates static charge and protects components. In production e...

antistatisk elektronik ESD halvledare

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

Tolerances in plastic: what you need to know before ordering

Tolerances in plastics: what you need to know before placing an order Plastics do not adhere to the same tolerances as metal. Here’s what you need to bear in mind to get the right dimensions from the ...

bearbetning materialkunskap mått toleranser

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

How CTS works: custom-cut plastic without waste

How CTS works: made-to-measure plastic with no waste CTS, or Cut-to-Size, means that the plastic is cut to exact dimensions before delivery. This saves you time and material. Instead of buying a whole...

CTS måttanpassad kapning spill VisualCutter

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

Food-grade plastic: which materials are allowed to touch food

Food-grade plastic: which materials are safe for contact with food Not all plastics are suitable for food contact. Here’s how to choose a material that meets the requirements. Choosing the right plast...

godkänd livsmedel PA6 PE-HD POM

30 Jul 2026

ARC Gruppen AB, Chrille Hedberg

Plastic that replaces metal: when does it pay off

Plastic as a replacement for metal: when is it worthwhile? Switching from metal to plastic can reduce weight, maintenance and costs. Here’s how to know when it’s the right move. The switch requires yo...

ersättning kostnad metall underhåll vikt

30 Jul 2026

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