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Thermoplastics have a linear or branched molecular structure. They are malleable
when heated and retain their shape once they have cooled.
As thermoplastics represent the largest group of plastics, the majority of
ALLROUNDERs are used for thermoplastic processing applications. The variety of
products ranges from simple consumer goods to complex technical parts.
In addition to the field of thermoplastic processing, it is also possible to
process silicones, elastomers and thermosets on ALLROUNDERs by using the
appropriate equipment packages. In contrast to these plastics, however, the
waste products generated during the thermoplastics processing, such as sprues or
reject parts, can be recycled.
Thermoplastics are often processed in multi-component injection moulding
applications. Hard/soft combinations can also be produced in conjunction with
thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).
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