This is an extremely safety conscious industry where standards for electrical equipment in Australia are extremely high. As a consequence the materials of construction demanded by the components are equally high. The range of polyamides, polycarbonates, ABS/PC alloys, modified PPE and vinyls manufactured and supplied by Marplex are excellent. A long list of approvals has been secured over a number of years.
As a local compounder of engineering polymers, Marplex can meet the critical colour tolerances demanded by electrical component manufacturers. Iupilon® polycarbonate and Astaloy™ ABS/PC are highly recommended as materials of choice for electrical switchplates. Less demanding decorative plates has used Astalac™ ABS for the high gloss and chemical resistance.
For internal electrical componentry where heat distortion is critical it is suggested that the Ultramid® glass filled Polyamide 66 and Astaryl™ glass filled PPE are the most suited.
| Switch plates and surrounds | Polycarbonate, ABS/PC |
| Powerboards | FRABS |
| Double Adapters | FRABS |
| Industrial faceplates | PA66, PA6 |
| Backing plates | PA66 |
| Switch assemblies | PA66 |
| Capacitor covers | PPE |
| Fuse boxes | FRABS, ABS/PC |
| Seals | TPE |
| Light diffusers | Acrylic |
| Light housings | FRABS |
