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Polymer price data for housings & covers

Housings and covers protect technology, shape the appearance of equipment and are produced in large quantities – ABS, PC and PC/ABS blends are mainly used for this, and their prices determine unit costs.

Housings & covers

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Why polymer prices matter for housings & covers:

Housings and covers use engineering thermoplastics such as ABS and PC; movements in the prices of these polymers noticeably influence production costs.

  • High material cost share: for visible components the material represents a substantial cost factor.

  • Competing materials: ABS, PC and PC/ABS blends are used according to requirement – and their prices develop differently.

  • Series production: with large quantities even a small price difference has a clear effect on total costs.

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Polymer price data for housings & covers

Who benefits from reliable polymer price data?

From procurement through to sales: pricenxt supports key decisions along the entire value chain.

  • Procurement & sourcing

    Tracks price developments for the plastics used, benchmarks the company’s own price level against the market and prepares supplier negotiations on a sound basis.

  • Product management

    Assesses material alternatives and specifications in terms of appearance and cost and calculates the effect of price movements on the product portfolio.

  • Management

    Keeps the material cost base in view, identifies margin risks early and bases strategic decisions on dependable market data.

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Which plastics are relevant for housings & covers?

For housings and covers, ABS, PC, PC/ABS blends and PP are particularly relevant, with PMMA added for transparent covers. They are used for equipment, electronics, and machine housings.

  • ABS

    ABS IM natural, ABS coloured
  • PC/ABS

    PC/ABS blends
  • Polycarbonate

    PC transparent
  • PMMA

    PMMA transparent
  • Polypropylene

    PPH IM

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