HANDLE MATERIALS
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTS
Polypropylene
Swiss Classic
Polypropylene exhibits good strength, rigidity and hardness. It is suitable for sterilization and can be used at temperatures of up to 80 – 100°C.
Fibrox, Swiss Classic
Thermoplastic elastomers
TPE combine the easy processing of thermoplastics with the beneficial properties of elastomers. They are extremely flexible over a wide range of temperatures, very strong and benefit from good impact and notch impact strength, even at low temperatures. TPE materials can be used at temperatures of up to 80 – 110°C.
Fibrox Dual Grip
Polypropylene, Thermoplastic elastomers
The Fibrox Dual Grip is made up of a polypropylene (PP) interior and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) exterior. PP offers strength, rigidity and hardness; it is suitable for sterilization and tem- peratures of up 80 – 100°C. TPEs are very robust with good general and notch impact strength, even at low temperatures. They can be used at up to 80 – 110°C.
Walnut Wood*
Swiss Modern Wood
Walnut wood is very durable, robust and strong. This natural product is known for its noble color and unique grain, which makes each knife unique.
Polypropylene Copolymere
Swiss Modern Synthetic
Polypropylene copolymers have good strength, stiffness and hardness. It can be sterilized and has a maximum temperature resistance of 80 -110°C.
Swibo
Polyamide
Polyamide is extremely strong and combines excellent rigidity with high impact strength. It be- nefits from good abrasion resistance and sliding properties, can be sterilized and is suitable for use at temperatures of up to 80 – 110°C.
M odified Maple Wood*
Grand Maître, Wood
Modified maple wood is stable, hard and guarantees a long service life. It is also resistant to rot, fungi and other wood-destroying micro-organisms. It is an easy-care material that does not require any additional treatment such as oil or other impregnation solutions apart from normal cleaning.
Grand Maître
Polyoxymethylene
POM features excellent strength, hardness and dimensional stability over a wide range of tem - peratures. It benefits from good abrasion resistance, can be sterilized and is suitable for use at temperatures of up to 130°C.
Beechwood*
Storage + Cutting Boards
European beech is a hard wood that is ideal for work knives. Most knife blocks are also made of beech. This wood is FSC-certified (pure).
* All products with wooden handles are not dishwasher safe.
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