Defense Industry

Dotmar Engineering Plastics is the leading supplier throughout Australia and New Zealand in Engineering Plastics & Polyurethane products to the Defense Industry. Thermoplastics are increasing being used in Defense applications due to their long-term durability, impact resistance, toughness, flame and smoke resistance, ballistic resistance and optimum performance in harsh environments where extreme variations in operating conditions are frequently required. Dotmar has a long history with the Australian Defense Industry in providing plastic & polyurethane solutions to meet the intense demands required by the defense department.

Dotmar plays a vital role in ensuring that equipment service intervals are all reduced with efficient use of self lubricating nylons, acetal, & HPV PPS which replace brass, sintered bronze & rubber materials, additionally removing the requirement for grease or other lubricants. This in turn increases efficiency, decreases costs, vehicle/equipment laden weight and maintenance requirements whilst in the field.

Dotmar supply an extensive thermoplastic & polyurethane product range the meet the most formidable challenges the defense industry has to offer. Whether it be Army, Navy or Air Force, our plastic materials will rise to the challenge.

Applications include:

• Rudder Bearings and Stern Tube Bushes
• M113, Leopard & Abrams hatch cover & door bushes
• Unimog Timber Floor Replacements
• Horizontal stabilizer bushes
• Vertical stabilizer bushes
• Cockpit Windscreens

An extensive high performance product range is also available on request. Contact your Dotmar technical representative for details.