Exploring the Versatility of Dip Molding in Creating Custom Plastic Products
When it comes to dip molding, it’s hard not to get excited about the endless possibilities it offers in creating custom plastic products. So, let’s dive right into the creative potential of this versatile technique: What is Dip Molding? As the name would indicate, dip molding involves dipping a mold into a liquid plastic, usually […]
The Positive Qualities of Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyvinyl Chloride – PVC for short – has become ubiquitous in the world of plastic manufacturing. In fact, it now accounts for roughly one-fifth of plastic manufactured in the world, despite the fact that it’s been in commercial use for less than a century. The rapid rise in use of the synthetic polymer can be […]
A Brief History of Plastic Manufacturing
No matter where you live or what you do on a daily basis, there’s a good chance you’re consistently surrounded by plastic products. We all use materials made via plastic manufacturing at work, in our homes, and just about anywhere else we go. In fact, the industry is valued at around $129.1 billion in the […]
The Differences Between PVC and Nylon
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyamide – better known as Nylon – are both plastics that are used in many capacities in the world of plastic manufacturing. In their powder form, they are an important part of the fluidized bed coating process. But which one is used for a specific job will depend on what is […]
Is Plastic a Good Conductor of Heat?
For many years, plastic has been used as an insulator for a variety of applications. Since it is a successful insulator, it is not a good conductor of heat. There’s a reason why plastic cookware is safe to use when stirring your macaroni, or why plastic dishes and bowls don’t get too hot when they’re […]
4 Facts About Plastic Coating for Metal
While plastic coatings can be applied to many different types of products, they are often added to metals because of the comfort and protection they provide, their insulating properties and more. When you want to add softness, comfortable gripping power and more to your metal tools and equipment, plastic coating is the ideal choice. […]
Is Plastisol a Safe Material?
Created from three key ingredients, PVC resin, a plasticizer package and a stabilizer package, plastisol is widely considered one of the safer man-made plastic materials on the market. It is derived from salt and ethylene and its creation uses less energy and has fewer emissions than most other plastic products. Plastisol can be used for […]
4 Commonly Used Plastics
It’s a fact that we all use plastics throughout our daily lives. Whether it be the cups or bottles we drink out of, the containers that our food is stored in, the cookware and tools we use or anything in between, it is nearly impossible to avoid plastics. For something that is so regularly used, […]
Why Plastics Are So Popular in the Medical Industry
While plastics are a useful option in most industries, the medical field is one area that benefits more than most from this material and its associated products. With medical dip molding becoming such an effective product in the medical arena, the industry has become more and more dependent on plastic products to effectively take care […]
Biobased vs. Biodegradable Plastics
There is more than just one type of plastic. There is also more than one type of bioplastic. Bioplastics can be biobased, biodegradable, or both, but many people use these terms interchangeably. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Biobased plastics and biodegradable plastics are two distinct types of plastics. Read on to learn more: […]