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American Made High Quality Polycarbonate and Acrylic Sheet Materials
Plaskolite is Americas leading manufacturer of industry leading Tuffak® Polycarbonate and Optix® Acrylic sheet
Exceptionally Versatile Plastic: Best Uses of PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene or as it’s better known 'PTFE' is a popular choice in hydraulics systems and components, being a non-stick surface and a highly durable material. However, since PTFE is made up of some of the strongest bonds in organic chemistry, this type of...
Isn’t Plastic Just A Cheap Material?
We have all heard the upset consumer angry about the 'Cheap Plastic', normally about a thin plastic bag or water bottle that just broke during normal use. "I thought ALL Plastic Was A Just A Cheap Material?" We do hear this question regularly. And, maybe, in years...
Everything You Need to Know About PTFE
IPS supplies a wide range of high-performance plastic materials. In our latest blog post, we’re highlighting one of the materials that we offer, PTFE. This fluoropolymer has extensive applications thanks to being incredibly chemical and temperature resistant, while still being exceptionally durable to regular wear and tear.
Quality NSF approved restaurant grade HDPE cutting boards
We provide a wide range of sizes, shapes and can include a waste cutout to match your needs. Our most popular cutting board materials are .500 (1/2″) and 1.00″ thick certified HDPE sheet material.
The Possible Downsides of ULTEM™
Like any material, Sabic Ultem™ plastic does have its own downsides, ‘truly one size does not fit all’. Ultem™ requires high temperatures to process into finished shapes, which adds complexity to its production and potentially increases overall costs.
Is Ultem™ the Ultimate Performance Plastic?
Sabic PEI/ULTEM™ is one of the few thermoplastics that can meet several of the strictest quality and performance standards in the world. It is also FDA/USDA and USP class VI compliant
Plastic Sheet Supplier Near Me: The Benefits of Local
For almost 50 years, Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. has only sourced the best quality performance plastic from North American factories.
Finding a Quality Performance Plastic Sheet Supplier
Here are five key factors to consider when you’re looking for a quality supplier of plastic sheets.