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Prevents oxidation of the protected metal by forming a barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode if this barrier is damaged.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a common thermoplastic polymer. The most important mechanical properties of ABS are impact resistance and toughness. ABS is stronger than pure polystyrene.

Mountaineering equipment
Slings

PPE against falls from a height
Sit harnesses

Mountaineering equipment
Dynamic (strech) ropes

PPE against falls from a height
Low stretch kernmantel ropes

PPE against falls from a height
Descender device for rope access system and rope adjustment devices

Mountaineering equipment
Energy absorbing systems for use in via ferrata (klettersteig) climbing

Expanded polystyrene is a rigid and tough, closed-cell foam. It is made of pre-expanded polystyrene beads. Due to its technical properties such as low weight, rigidity, and formability, EPS can be used in a wide range of different applications.

Brand name for a collection of fabrics used in a wide array of products including luggage, backpacks, trousers, military wear and performance apparel. Cordura fabrics are known for their durability and resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Cordura fabrics are usually made of nylon.

Registered trademark for a synthetic fabric that is stronger than Kevlar®. Dyneema® is composed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. It is resistant to water, most chemicals, UV radiation and bacterial.

Electrophoretic deposition coating. A characteristic feature of this process is that colloidal particles suspended in a liquid medium migrate under the influence of an electric field (electrophoresis) and are deposited onto an electrode.