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Special engineering plastics, as the pinnacle of the field of polymer materials, are a class of high-end engineering plastics with characteristics such as high temperature resistance (long-term operating temperature > 150°C), high strength, and corrosion resistance. Their core value lies in achieving metal substitution through unique molecular structure design, playing an irreplaceable role in strategic industries such as aerospace, new energy, and electronic information. Currently, the global industry is undergoing a structural upgrade from general-purpose plastics to high-performance materials. Special engineering plastics, with their revolutionary advantage of "replacing steel with plastics," have become a key material for the transformation and upgrading of advanced manufacturing.

Plastic DURACON POM (polyoxide), due to its outstanding mechanical properties and processing performance, has become an important material for many high-precision and wear-resistant parts, and its application fields are very wide.

High-Performance PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) Film with Broad Application Prospects PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a high-performance specialty engineering plastic, classified as a high molecular weight crystalline polymer with a density of 1.35 g/cm³. It features a linear molecular structure formed by alternating benzene rings and sulfur atoms. The combination of rigid benzene rings and flexible thioether linkages endows PPS with outstanding properties, including excellent heat resistance, flame retardancy, chemical corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability.

Engineering plastics with exceptional heat resistance maintain robust mechanical properties in high-temperature environments, making them indispensable for demanding applications. Beyond widely known high-temperature nylons, five other categories of heat-resistant engineering plastics play critical roles across industries.

Daicel Group announces the full integration of its subsidiary Polyplastics' engineering plastics business, effective April 2026. This restructuring aims to create a more competitive high-performance materials platform, combining Polyplastics' leading products and technologies in POM, LCP, and other fields. Through unified management and strategic synergy, Daicel will optimize global operations, enhance innovation capabilities, and provide more comprehensive and efficient solutions for automotive, electronics, healthcare, and other industries, strengthening its position as a global leader in engineering plastics.

This article systematically decodes nine key performance indicators of engineering plastics, covering basic properties, mechanical strength, surface and electrical characteristics, temperature/weather resistance, chemical stability, and cost economics. By comparing the performance differences and application scenarios of various plastic materials, it reveals the scientific principles and trade-off wisdom in material selection. The text emphasizes that in this era where materials define products, a deep understanding of plastic properties is fundamental for achieving product innovation and enhancing performance and value. It also looks forward to development trends toward high performance, functionality, and environmental sustainability.