Parts mouled from Durethan are characterised by the
following properties:
1. Good rigidity and hardness.
2. Good dynamic fatigue resistance
3. High impact strength, even at low temperatures
4. Toughness improved by water absorption
5. High heat resistance
6. Excellent electrical properties
7. Virtually no stress cracking (stress relaxation)
8. Resistance to many chemicals
9. Good gas barrier properties
10. Good abrasion and wear resistance
11. Low friction and good emergency running properties
12. Good sound and vibration damping
13. Good flow behaviour
14. Rapid solidification, hence short cycle times
15. Easy processability
16. Suitability and reprocessing and recycling
17. Due to these properties, Durethan has found a wide variety of applications
in sectors such as
Industrial process equipment
1. Automotive
2. Construction
3. Electrical engineering
4. Leisure goods
5. Household appliances
6. Mechanical engineering
7. Furniture
8. Railway rolling stock
9. Shipbuilding
10. Toys
11. Sports
12. Equipment
13. Packaging
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