Material selection
What does glass-fibre reinforcement add to a part?
Glass fibre doubles or triples stiffness and lifts HDT close to the melting point; impact, gloss and warpage change in return. GF15 and GF30 compared.
· 3 min readKnowledge
The Forbest Plastik technical team wrote the technical questions asked most often in quote discussions as short guides: which polyamide, what glass fibre adds, what a quote request needs. Values in the articles match the typical ranges on the product pages; the binding value is always the supplier data sheet.
Purchasing
What a plastic raw-material quote request needs
Three details are enough for a plastic raw-material quote: product code or application, quantity and process. Why each is asked, how equivalents are compared.
· 3 min read
Material selection
PA6 or PA66? Choosing the right polyamide
PA6 or PA66: PA66 for continuous use above 100 °C and creep, PA6 for surface quality and easy filling. Temperature, moisture, cost and glass fibre compared.
· 3 min readThe right raw material is one quotation away.
Send the product code or application, quantity and process; the technical team defines the candidate material and sales replies with price, lead time and the data sheet.