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Home Appliances
Reliable materials for everyday appliances.
Politem develops compounds for Home Appliances and small appliances requiring electrical safety, heat resistance, moisture performance, appearance and long-term functionality.
Performance Behind Every Function
Appliance components operate close to heat, water, detergents, moving systems and electrical parts. Materials must process consistently, maintain dimensional accuracy and support the safety and service-life requirements of the final product.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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• Washing-machine components |
• Dishwasher components |
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• Pump and filter housings |
• Detergent and fluid-management parts |
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• Fan and impeller housings |
• Vacuum-cleaner components |
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• Handles, hinges and latches |
• Control-panel structures |
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• Connectors and electrical housings |
• Small-appliance structural parts |
Material and Technology Portfolio
The portfolio combines reinforced, heat-resistant, hydrolysis-resistant and flame-retardant technologies with appearance and recycled-content options.
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Material Platform |
Relevant Technologies |
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PA6 and PA66 |
Reinforcement, heat stabilisation, hydrolysis resistance, impact modification and flame-retardant options |
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PP |
Mineral or glass-fibre reinforcement, flame retardancy, chemical resistance and recycled-content options |
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PBT |
Electrical insulation, dimensional stability, heat resistance and flame-retardant grades |
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PC ABS and ABS |
Impact performance, appearance, dimensional control and flame-retardant options |
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POM |
Low friction, wear resistance and dimensional stability for moving parts |
Performance Priorities
Each component is assessed according to temperature, moisture, electrical function, load, movement, appearance and expected contact media.
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• UL 94 flammability behaviour |
• GWFI and GWIT performance |
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• CTI and electrical insulation |
• Ball-pressure resistance |
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• Heat and thermal ageing |
• Hydrolysis resistance |
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• Chemical and detergent resistance |
• Dimensional stability |
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• Impact and vibration performance |
• Colour and surface consistency |
Application Driven Development
Politem supports the development process from material selection and formulation through moulding trials and validation. The required balance may include flame retardancy, heat resistance, stiffness, impact performance, flow and recycled-content targets.
TESTING AND VALIDATION
In-house evaluation may include UL 94, glow-wire, GWFI, GWIT, needle-flame, ball-pressure, mechanical, thermal, colour and gloss methods. CTI, chemical resistance, moisture absorption and other market-specific analyses may be coordinated externally upon request. Testing does not by itself constitute certification, listing or approval.
Develop Materials for Reliable Appliance Performance
Share the component function, operating environment, target methods and process conditions with our technical team.