How engineering polymers are redefining industrial parts...

At EDELTAMPthe challenge is not simply to replace an existing component with a plastic: it's to accompany the transition to materials that rethink the very use of the part, whatever the field of application.

Applications for engineering polymers

Paramedical and wellness

In the paramedical and wellness sectors, lightweighting and biocompatibility are essential. Polyetherimide (PEI) and certain bioplastics offer good thermal and mechanical resistance, while enabling ergonomic design. For example, equipment covers can incorporate glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 for greater rigidity without weighing them down, making them easier to use for both patient and staff.

Handling and lifting

In materials handling and lifting, robustness and precision are top priorities. Thanks to their low friction and dimensional stability, drawbars, bearings and guides made from POM reduce wear. Thermoplastic injection molding enables these parts to be produced to tight tolerances, prolonging equipment life.

Building and architecture

In the building sector, rubble with fasteners for modular structures can be made of filled PA6 or PEI, resistant to UV and chemicals. The multi-material approach makes it possible to combine PA6 GF for the structure and elastomer for the waterproofing.

Leisure and garden

For leisure and gardening, technical polymers make parts lighter and more weather-resistant: lawnmower covers, drill shells or outdoor furniture. Bioplastics such as reinforced PLA are tested under extreme conditions to guarantee their aesthetic and functional durability.

Capital goods

Capital goods (street furniture) require high perceived quality. PEI is ideal for parts subject to heat (microwaves, induction brakes), while soft PA6 is suitable for damping components or flexible wiring.

Mobility

Mobility (bicycles, micro-mobility) benefits from insulating and resistant polymers: Reinforced PA6 or high-viscosity POM are used for housings, air guides or sensor supports, operating at temperatures up to 120°C. They limit wear, noise and corrosion in constrained environments.

Industry and energy

In industry and energy, PEI retains its properties up to 170°C. It is used on oil platforms and pumping systems. POM protects electronic equipment thanks to its insulating properties. In packaging, PA6 GF is used on moving parts for continuous production.

Agriculture

In agriculture, polymers have to withstand dust, shocks and climatic variations. Reinforced PA6, used in the exterior and interior parts of tractors, improves precision, durability and lightness, while combining strength with controlled weight.

Research and simulation: towards tailor-made materials

At the heart of this transformation, materials chemistry research is constantly exploring viscoelastic behavior, crystallinity, phase morphology and molecular interactions. Laboratories are testing bio-reinforced copolymers and composites to optimize fracture energy, reduce cooling shrinkage or adjust electrical conductivity.

Engineers integrate these data into simulation software to predict in-service behavior, anticipate deformation points and guarantee mechanical and structural homogeneity, especially in multi-material parts where every interface can become critical.

From design to industrial validation

This demand for consistency is reflected throughout the manufacturing process. At EDELTAMPevery new project begins with a rapid prototyping phase involving the machining of filled polymer blocks, to validate shape and initial mechanical properties.

Next comes the fine-tuning of injection parameters: precise control of plasticizing temperature, adjustment of holding pressure and optimization of cycle times to minimize defects (shrinkage, weld lines, porosity). Dimensions are monitored to the nearest tenth of a millimeter, while the first parts are subjected to endurance, chemical exposure and accelerated aging tests.

A new era for industrial parts

Technical polymers don't just imitate metal or glass: they reinvent industrial use. Their ability to lighten, insulate, resist wear and corrosion, while enabling geometric innovations, places these materials at the heart of future challenges.

In sectors as varied as healthcare, materials handling, construction, leisure, mobility and energy, EDELTAMP stands out for its global approach: formulation research, prototyping, injection process optimization, quality validation and team training.

It is this integral expertise that enables EDELTAMP to fully exploit the potential of engineering polymers to rethink, improve the reliability and performance of tomorrow's industrial parts.

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