[Zhen Shun Plastics] A Guide to Selecting Plastics for Small Household Appliances
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2021-03-12 17:08
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Over the past few years, plastics have become a key driver of innovation in the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, and these advancements are transforming our lives. Both the home and commercial worlds have been revolutionized by sophisticated electronic devices: an increasing number of people are gaining access to more information and education through computers, mobile phones, and televisions. At home, we enjoy convenient washing machines, dishwashers, and numerous other labor-saving kitchen appliances and power tools. Plastic is increasingly becoming the material of choice in this field.
I. Current Status of Plastic Materials in Small Household Appliances
1. Main materials used for exterior parts
▶ ABS: Has high gloss and is easy to spray, but has limited temperature resistance.
▶ PP: Low cost and good liquidity, but poor dimensional stability;
▶ PC: High strength, high temperature resistance, good transparency, but prone to cracking;
▶ PC/ABS alloy: Offers excellent overall performance but comes at a higher price.
2. Core Requirements for Key 3C Components
▶Main materials used: Flame-retardant PBT, flame-retardant PP, flame-retardant PPO
3. Main materials used for decorative parts
▶ Transparent materials: transparent ABS, PMMA, PC, etc.;
▶ Plating material: Electroplating-grade ABS;
▶ Membrane materials: PET film, PC film.
4. Core requirements for other critical structural components
▶Main materials used: POM, glass-fiber-reinforced nylon, PPS, PPA, PEI
II. Current Status of Plastic Applications in Small Household Appliances
1. Rice cooker
The plastic components on an electric rice cooker mainly include external parts such as the outer casing, base, lid, handle, and switch, which are required to be heat-resistant.
The selected plastic types are: ABS High-gloss PP, PP.
2. Microwave oven
The plastic components on a microwave oven mainly include external parts such as the outer casing, base, handle, and knob, which are required to be heat-resistant.
The selected plastic types are: PBT/PET+GF, PBT+GF PC/ABS, Heat-resistant ABS, HIPS, Heat-resistant PP, PP 。
3. Electric heater
The plastic materials used in electric heaters must be heat-resistant, especially the air outlet grilles.
The selected plastic types are: PBT/PET+GF, PET+GF, PC, PC/ABS, heat-resistant ABS, heat-resistant PP.
4. Electric iron
The primary performance requirement for plastics used in electric iron components is heat resistance, followed by impact strength and appearance.
The shell, handle, and sink base are usable: ABS, high-gloss PP;
Components located near the heating zone require high heat resistance and can use: PC, PA+GF, PBT/PET+GF, PBT+GF, Heat-resistant ABS ;
The base requires higher heat resistance; the following can be used: PBT/PET+GF and PET+GF replace metal parts.
5. Electric fan
The plastic components used in electric fans mainly include: fan blades, blade covers, housing covers, and knobs.
The selected plastic types are: ABS, HIPS, high-gloss PP, PP+GF, AS+GF.
6. Vacuum cleaner
Plastic materials used for vacuum cleaner components must be antistatic to prevent dust accumulation. Additionally, they should exhibit excellent electrical performance, high rigidity, impact resistance, scratch resistance, good dyeability, and a glossy finish—especially for the housing.
The selected plastic types are: ABS, HIPS, and high-gloss PP; among these, transparent parts can be made using PC, AS, and GPPS.
7. Water dispenser
Requirements for plastic components on water dispensers: good rigidity, high gloss, and impact resistance.
The selected plastic types are: ABS, HIPS, high-rigidity PP.
8. Hair dryer
The selected plastic types are: PBT/PET+GF, PET+GF, PC, heat-resistant ABS, heat-resistant PP.
9. Electric kettle
The selected plastic types are: PC/ABS, heat-resistant ABS, high-gloss heat-resistant PP.
10. Induction cooker
The selected plastic types are: Heat-resistant ABS, high-gloss heat-resistant PP.
11. Juicer, soy milk maker
The selected plastic types are: Transparent parts (PC, AS, GPPS), opaque parts (ABS, high-gloss PP).
12. Air humidifier
The selected plastic types are: Transparent parts (PC, GPPS), opaque parts (ABS, high-gloss PP)
Summary
Currently, plastic components for small household appliances on the market generally include PP, ABS, PC/ABS, PC, PBT, PET, and PBT/PET. A wide variety of plastic types are used in different small appliances, and even within the same product category, performance differences can exist among manufacturers. For information on the properties of engineering plastics and to place an order, please call: 13926400251 (Ms. Liu).
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