ClickPlastics AG
About us
As the exclusive sales representative of large Asian plastics manufacturers for Europe, we offer you intelligent solutions in the field of plastics.
We are the specialist for the complete product portfolio from commodities to high-performance plastics. We make your vision our mission: “Redefine instead of just copying”.
Products & services
PBT resin und Compounds
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is a semi-crystalline, thermoplastic, saturated polyester used as a material for highly stressed technical parts in many industrial sectors. In addition to injection molding and extrusion variants, there are unreinforced, glass fiber-reinforced, glass bead- and mineral-filled, flame-retardant, elastomer-modified, and food-contact-approved product types. Our product range also includes various blends: PBT/ABS; PBT/ASA; PBT/PC; PBT/PET; PBT/SAN; PBT/TPEE. Characteristic properties: High stiffness and strength Very good dimensional stability under heat Low water absorption Good resistance to many chemicals Excellent weather resistance Outstanding heat aging behavior Areas of application: Automotive, fiber production, plumbing, electrical engineering and electronics, and compounding
PET
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic engineering plastic produced by polycondensation from the polyester family. PET withstands high mechanical stress, exhibits low deformation, absorbs minimal moisture, and is an ideal material for high-load sliding applications. Characteristic properties: Temperature resistance, continuous operating temperature -20°C to +115°C Very high rigidity, very high strength and hardness Excellent sliding properties (even in wet conditions) Very good wear resistance Constantly low sliding friction, very low sliding wear Very low moisture absorption (0.5% at saturation) Extremely low thermal expansion Very good creep resistance Excellent dimensional stability Good electrical insulation properties Good resistance to weak acids, alkalis, saline solutions, oil, and fuels Areas of application: Mechanical engineering, automotive, electronics and electrical engineering, construction, fibers & clothing, packaging & bottles
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a synthetic terpolymer (terpolymers are copolymers of three monomer types arranged in a random distribution within a linear macromolecule). ABS is derived from the three different monomer types acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene and is an amorphous thermoplastic. ABS is produced on an industrial scale by graft polymerization, but can also be produced by blending (mixing) the finished polymers. Characteristic properties: Good chemical resistance Good sound absorption, both mechanically and acoustically High impact and notched impact strength Well suited for coloring with all colors Electroplatable Relatively low water absorption Areas of application: Toy and household goods industry, automotive, sanitary applications, compounding
ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic ester (ASA) is an impact-resistant terpolymer. It has similar properties to ABS, but is more weather-resistant. During processing, additives suitable for the respective application are incorporated into the plastic matrix. These include, in particular, UV stabilizers, antioxidants, and lubricants. Characteristic properties: ASA creates high-quality, glossy, and scratch-resistant surfaces. It can also be made transparent. Matte surfaces can be achieved by adding matting agents or creating larger acrylic ester phases. The excellent chemical resistance is due to the higher polarity of the acrylic ester component compared to the polybutadiene component in ABS. ASA exhibits very good resistance to aqueous media, including diluted acids/alkalis and washing solutions, and good resistance to oils/fats, alcohols, and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Areas of application: ASA is used primarily for weather-resistant outdoor components, as well as for electrical devices subject to high temperatures, such as coffee machines or vacuum cleaner housings. ASA has also proven its worth over many years in the sports and leisure sector, as well as for automotive exterior components.
Biocompounds
PLA: Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and recyclable polyester made from renewable raw materials. It can range from completely amorphous (non-crystalline) to 40% crystalline. PBS and PBAT PBS is a biodegradable bioplastic produced industrially (synthetically). PBS can be produced in two ways: from fossil fuels and from glucose. Macromolecules such as starch, cellulose, and glucose are biodegradable. While PBS was historically derived from fossil fuels, today's bioplastic can be produced from up to 100% biobased materials, depending on the raw material source. The exceptional properties of PBAT resin are based on its ability to combine the beneficial properties of synthetic and biobased polymers. This makes it an ideal choice for companies looking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high performance standards. In-house Bio-Compounds ClickPlastics AG has new bio-compounds that can replace ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) in various applications. Bio-compounds offer significant sustainability advantages over ABS. Made from the raw materials polyester (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA), Click Plastics' in-house products have mechanical properties comparable to ABS and impress with a bio-content of 75 ± 0.5% and are completely biodegradable. Although the materials are somewhat less heat-resistant due to their high bio-content, bio-compounds can be processed using standard extrusion and injection molding processes. This environmentally friendly material has the potential to revolutionize areas such as toys, household and medical devices, and 3D printing. Bio-compounds offer a promising and sustainable solution that could become the leading material in various industries.
UHMWPE
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE are PE types with molecular weights from 1 million g/mol up to 10 million g/mol. Standard types are used in the range of 3–5 million g/mol. With increasing molecular weight, wear resistance and impact strength, in particular, improve. UHMW-PE exhibits the most balanced property profile of all polyethylenes and offers very good impact strength even at temperatures down to minus 200°C. Characteristic properties: Best wear resistance of all engineering plastics at room temperature, very low coefficients of sliding friction, excellent sliding properties, very good stress crack resistance, noise reduction, UV resistance. Areas of application: Protective devices, lining technology, general mechanical engineering, conveyor technology, medical technology, protective clothing, sports & leisure equipment. Processing: Due to the high molecular weight, the material viscosity also increases, so UHMWPE can generally only be processed using RAM extrusion and press-sintering processes. Semi-finished products for further machining can thus be produced with very low stresses. With our partner IRPC, we are currently developing a UHMWPE granulate grade suitable for injection molding.
PC
Polycarbonate is characterized by high heat resistance, strength, and hardness, as well as excellent sliding properties, high abrasion resistance, good chemical resistance, low susceptibility to stress cracking, and low moisture absorption. In addition to injection molding variants, there are grades for the extrusion of semi-finished products, films, and cable sheathing, as well as unreinforced, glass fiber-reinforced, glass bead, and mineral-filled versions. There are also flame-retardant, elastomer-modified, and food-contact-approved product grades, as well as blends with acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer (ASA). Areas of application: Polycarbonate is used for optical parts (lenses and ophthalmic lenses) as well as for sports goggles and visors. Impact resistance is a key consideration, as is weight savings compared to traditionally used glass. PC is also used in the automotive, leisure, household, and electronics industries.