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Electronics & Electrical

From consumer electronics housings to connectors and appliance components, material selection plays an essential role in product performance, manufacture and appearance.

Plastribution offers a broad portfolio of thermoplastics for electrical and electronic applications, supported by practical technical advice. Whether your priority is heat resistance, dimensional stability, flame retardancy or surface finish, we can help you explore materials that meet the demands of your project.

Materials for a Range of E&E Applications

Our supply partners offer materials for applications across consumer electronics, electrical equipment and domestic appliances. Potential applications include:

Consumer Electronics Housings

Casings for computers, communications equipment, mobile devices and other electronic products.

Connectors and Switching Components

Connectors, switch bases and relay components.

Power and Electrical Equipment

Power panels, socket outlets and coil bobbins.

Office Equipment

Printer casings, computer keyboards and other office equipment components.

Appliances and Battery Cases

Moulded appliance housings and battery cases.

Display and Television Housings

Display enclosures, television casings and visible electronic equipment parts.

Suitability depends on the specific grade and application requirements.
Our technical team can help you identify options and review the relevant supplier documentation.

Our E&E Polymer Range

Different components place different demands on a polymer. Our portfolio includes materials for rigid housings, precision mouldings, reinforced components and flexible parts.

PC and PC/ABS

Polycarbonate and PC/ABS options for electrical and electronic housings, consumer electronics and communications equipment.

ABS and Flame-Retardant ABS

Materials for electronic product casings, displays, printer housings and other equipment enclosures, including flame-retardant and transparent options where the application requires them.

High-Impact Polystyrene

HIPS options are a great choice for television housings, computer keyboards and office equipment.

Polyamides

PA6 and PA66 options for electrical and electronic components, including reinforced grades for applications requiring additional stiffness.

Conductive / Antistatic compounds

Specialist compounds for applications requiring electrical conductivity or lasting antistatic performance. Options for managing static build-up and protecting sensitive components.

POM

Grades suitable for electrical and electronic applications, including unfilled and glass-fibre-filled grades.

Polypropylene and PP Compounds

PP options for battery cases, appliance housings and other electrical and electronic applications. The range includes recycled and partially recycled materials for projects exploring recycled content.

Polyphenylene Sulphide

PPS options for electrical components such as switch bases, relays, connectors and coil bobbins.

TPV

Flexible material options for electronic applications, including Santoprene grades. We can help you assess the required flexibility, processing method and compatibility with adjoining components.

Technical Support for Electrical & Electronics Applications

Choosing a material means balancing the demands of the finished component with how it will be manufactured.

Our technical team can help you compare options, interpret supplier information and work through processing challenges.

Ways our Team Can Support:

Material Selection

We’ll help you assess the properties that matter to your component, from impact strength and stiffness to dimensional stability, appearance and exposure to heat or chemicals.

Electrical and Thermal Requirements

Electrical insulation, operating temperature and long-term performance can all influence material choice. We can help you review available supplier data against your application requirements.

Flame Retardancy

Where flame performance is part of the specification, the exact grade and component thickness matter. We can help you review documented ratings and identify the supplier information needed to support your selection.

Colour Matching and Finish

For many brands, matching a specific colour is an essential part of product design. We can work with you to explore finish & colour options for housings, controls and other visible components.

Processing and Production

From material preparation to moulding behaviour and surface finish, our team offers practical support to help you address production challenges.

Technical documentation

We can provide grade-specific datasheets and available supplier information to support your material assessment and qualification process.

Let's Discuss your Electrical & Electronics Project!

Developing a new electronic enclosure, selecting a material for an electrical component or reviewing an existing specification?

Tell us below what your component needs to do. Our team can help you explore suitable materials, review technical information and plan your next steps.