Plastoplan Polymers UK
About us
Plastoplan specialises in the distribution of high-quality engineering plastics from leading global manufacturers. With decades of experience and a strong focus on service, we support our customers from concept to series production — providing materials expertise, local stock, and reliable logistics.
As part of the Hromatka Group, one of Europe’s largest independent distribution networks, Plastoplan offers access to a wide portfolio that includes standard, technical, and high-performance polymers from renowned brands such as SABIC, Evonik, SAX Polymers, Ascend, Victrex, EPSAN, and SK Chemicals.
Through our UK warehouse and dedicated sales team, we ensure fast response times, technical support, and tailored solutions for every customer — across industries from automotive and medical to consumer goods and industrial applications.
Products & services
ABS CYCOLAC™ Resins
SABIC® ABS – High Performance and Versatility Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics, combining excellent mechanical properties, impact resistance, and aesthetic appeal. SABIC® ABS grades offer a balanced combination of strength, rigidity, and processability, making them suitable for both technical and decorative applications across multiple industries. Thanks to their high surface quality, they are ideal for components requiring a smooth or glossy finish, and can be easily colored, plated, or painted to meet specific design requirements. The material’s dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and heat performance make it reliable under demanding conditions, while its ease of processing through injection molding or extrusion ensures efficient manufacturing and consistent results. Typical applications include: Automotive: interior and exterior trims, mirror housings, lighting covers, dashboard components. Electrical and Electronics: housings for appliances, computers, and consumer electronics. Household and Consumer Goods: furniture parts, toys, luggage, and bathroom fittings. Industrial and Construction: pipes, profiles, and functional panels requiring impact resistance and visual appeal. SABIC’s extensive material expertise and global R&D network enable continuous innovation, providing ABS solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and sustainability.
PA Polyamide Nylon
What Are Polyamides? Polyamides (PA) — commonly known as nylons — are a family of high-performance engineering polymers known for their exceptional mechanical strength, toughness, and thermal stability. They are semi-crystalline materials that offer excellent wear resistance, low friction, and high chemical resistance, making them ideal for demanding technical applications. Polyamides combine lightweight design with outstanding durability, providing a perfect alternative to metals in industries such as automotive, electrical & electronics, industrial machinery, sports equipment, and consumer goods. Depending on the grade — such as PA6, PA66, PA610, PA612, and PPA — polyamides can be tailored for specific needs like high temperature resistance, metal replacement, or bio-based sustainability. Radici Radilon PA6 PA66 PPA Epsan Eplamid PA6 PA66
PC Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate (PC) Polycarbonate is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional impact resistance, optical clarity, and thermal stability. It is lightweight yet incredibly strong, making it ideal for demanding applications where durability and precision are essential. PC offers: -Outstanding impact strength (even at low temperatures) -High transparency and optical clarity -Excellent dimensional stability -Good heat resistance -Flame-retardant options available -Easy processing and moulding -Available in UV-resistant and medical grades These properties make Polycarbonate widely used across industries such as automotive, electronics, medical devices, lighting, industrial housings, and consumer products. Who We Supply From Plastoplan Polymers UK offers a strong portfolio of Polycarbonate materials through our trusted partners: 🔹 Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics – Iupilon™ High-quality PC grades known for clarity, mechanical strength, medical suitability, and excellent mouldability. Applications -Our PC materials are suitable for: -Lighting components & lenses -Machine guards & safety shields -Automotive interior and exterior parts -Transparent housings & covers -Medical device components -Electrical and electronic enclosures -Impact-resistant industrial parts
POM Acetal
Iupital, Polyacetal resin Iupital™ is a high-performance copolymer-type acetal resin manufactured through a completely new process developed by our proprietary technology. Iupital™, through its integrated production system from raw methanol to pellets, ensures constant supply of high-quality products. Iupital™ is offered in a wide range of highly functional grades to meet the diverse performance requirements of the latest electronics, OA, automobiles, precision machinery, and other applications. Special features Highly-balanced, excellent mechanical properties：Iupital™ features rigidity and toughness (impact resistance) as well as excellent mechanical properties. Long-term durability under stress loading：Excellent long-term durability under stress (fatigue resistance, spring characteristics, creep resistance, etc.). Self-lubrication provides sliding properties： Self-lubricating properties of this crystalline resin provide excellent anti-friction and anti-wear performance. Adaptable to wide range of environmental conditions：From low to high temperatures, Iupital™ has stable physical properties under a wide range of operating temperatures. Long-term dimensional stability：Iupital™ has excellent dimensional stability over a long period and can be used safely in precision parts. Excellent molding workability：Iupital™ has excellent flow properties over a wide range of molding temperatures which make it easily formable. High thermal stability in molding：Iupital™ has excellent thermal stability and is resistant to discoloration during molding, produces little mold deposit, and has excellent recyclability.
Elastomers
Key characteristics High elasticity: Elastomers can undergo large-scale deformation and spontaneously return to their original shape when the stress is removed. Coiled structure: The polymer chains have a coiled structure that unkinks when stretched. Weak intermolecular forces: These forces allow the chains to move relative to each other when the material is stressed. Viscoelasticity: They exhibit both viscous (flow) and elastic (deformation) properties. Amorphous nature: Most elastomers are amorphous polymers with good segmental motion TPE SEBS SBS TPV TPC TPEE
PCR Recycled Polymers
PCR recycled polymers are plastics made from post-consumer waste, such as bottles and containers collected from consumers. These materials are processed into a high-quality compound that can be used to manufacture new products, reducing waste, lowering carbon footprints, and minimizing the need for virgin plastic. While modern technology has made PCR plastics as strong and high-performing as new plastic, some limitations may exist for certain applications, like food-safe or transparent packaging. We can offer sustainable polymers containing post-consumer recyclate (PCR) These can be based on many common polymers such as PA, PP, ABS, TPE
PBT Polyesther
PBT polyester, or Polybutylene Terephthalate, is a high-performance thermoplastic that is prized for its excellent mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. It is used in many applications, including automotive and electrical components, due to its high strength, stiffness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, which are maintained regardless of moisture absorption. PBT PET PBT/PET Blends Recycled content PC/PET Blends
SAX Polymer Compounds
PA PP POM PK ABS SAN ASA Conductive compounds, Regranulate, PCR
PBS SAXABIO
SAXABIO PBS (polybutylene succinate) is a biodegradable and compostable (according to EU standard DIN EN 13432) plastic that decomposes into carbon dioxide and water. The PBS polymer is manufactured industrially (synthetically) and the raw materials are made on a fossil basis, as well as from renewable raw materials such as glucose. The material is flexible, is characterized by high impact strength, is heat-resistant up to 100°C and suitable for food contact applications. SAXABIO is used for disposable food packaging, various consumer goods with a short shelf life, such as cutlery, office supplies, toys, etc. Furthermore, SAXABIO can be found in agriculture, gardening, as well as in the automotive and transport sectors.
PK SAXAKETON Polyketone
Polyketone polymers can be characterized as strong, tough, and ductile. Tensile yield stress is 60MPa. Stiffness iss moderate, with tensile and flexural modulus of 1.5~1.7 Gpa. Polyketone polymers also exhibit good retention of stiffness. Superior Resilience and Snapability Elongation at yield is very high(25%), and Polyketone polymers can subjected to much larger(repetive) deformation than any other engineering plastics before permanent deformation occurs. Polyketone polymers are also very resilient and well suited to snap-fir assemblies, allowing for relatively large design strain. Very good Impact Performance Polyketone polymers’ impact strength is unusually high and they exhibit a high level of ductility over a broad temperature range.
SABIC® POM – Precision, Strength & Dimensional Stability
SABIC® POM – Precision, Strength & Dimensional Stability Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as Acetal, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic designed for applications requiring precision, stiffness, and excellent wear resistance. SABIC® POM combines a low coefficient of friction with outstanding fatigue strength, making it highly suitable for components that experience continuous movement, mechanical stress, or sliding contact. The material offers exceptional dimensional stability, allowing tight tolerances to be maintained throughout the product lifecycle — even under variable thermal or mechanical load. Its high chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and excellent creep performance make it a preferred choice for engineering environments where durability and reliability are critical. Typical applications include: Automotive: fuel system components, gears, pumps, clips, fasteners Industrial engineering: bearings, bushings, rollers, conveyor parts, precision gears Electronics & consumer goods: zippers, hinges, appliance mechanisms, buttons, pen mechanisms Plumbing & fluid handling: valves, fittings, flow control elements SABIC® POM materials are engineered for smooth processing, consistent quality, and excellent long-term mechanical behaviour. Their reliability in dynamic and high-wear systems makes them a trusted solution across multiple sectors — wherever precision meets performance.