Which fields have a high demand for engineering plastic raw materials? There is a high demand for engineering plastic raw materials in fields such as automotive, electronic and electrical, home appliances, construction, and medical. The following is a specific introduction:
1. Automotive industry: Automobile manufacturers actively promote lightweight design to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Engineering plastic raw materials have become an ideal choice to replace traditional metal materials due to their lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant and other characteristics. Polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), and other materials are widely used in automotive interiors, exteriors, engine components, and structural parts. The rapid development of new energy vehicles has also led to a surge in demand for engineering plastic materials such as battery pack components and charging pile casings.
2. Electronic and electrical industry: With the popularization of technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, electronic devices are developing towards miniaturization and high performance, which puts higher demands on the heat resistance, insulation, flame retardancy, and other properties of materials. Engineering plastic materials such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and polyoxymethylene (POM) are widely used in components such as connectors, switches, sensors, and casings due to their excellent electrical and mechanical properties.
3. Home appliance industry: Consumers' requirements for the appearance, functionality, and environmental performance of home appliances are constantly increasing. Engineering plastic raw materials have become the preferred material for home appliance shells, internal structural components, and functional parts due to their good processing performance, heat resistance, and weather resistance. For example, materials such as ABS and PC/ABS alloy are widely used in household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
4. Construction industry: The demand for engineering plastic raw materials in the construction industry is mainly concentrated in areas such as pipelines, doors and windows, insulation materials, and decorative materials. With the acceleration of global urbanization and the popularization of green building concepts, the demand for environmentally friendly, durable, and energy-efficient building materials continues to increase. Engineering plastic raw materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and polycarbonate (PC) have been widely used in the construction industry due to their weather resistance, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties.
5. Medical industry: With the aging of the global population and advances in medical technology, the demand for high-performance medical materials continues to increase. Engineering plastic raw materials such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polycarbonate (PC), and polylactic acid (PLA) are widely used in medical devices, implants, and packaging materials due to their biocompatibility, chemical resistance, and sterilization ability.
