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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 Buying 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.
Comparing HDPE and UHMW Polyethylene
High-Density Polyethylene or HDPE is known for its versatility and low moisture absorption.
Acetal Copolymer Provided by Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc.
The benefit to customers in sourcing plastic from U.S. producers is more than patriotic or sentimental. Fact is, supply chains are more delicate than many of us imagine.
Got Milk… jugs? Now made from HDPE
Why food safe HDPE plastic replaced glass as the go-to milk container. Many of you, should you be older than 60, may remember the “Milk Man”. This delivery service from decades ago, was a most common way of transporting milk to the consumer. Back then, suppliers used...
Comparing Performance Plastic With Single Use Plastics
What is a Performance Plastic? The quick answer is: Performance Plastics are the opposite of single use plastics. Performance plastic materials are a wide range of materials that are designed for use in mechanical, engineering, aerospace, food processing, and many...
New Name For Famous Type 1 PVC Sheet
Boltaron® 1050E now Simona® Type 1 PVC Sheet There are several manufactures of Gray PVC Sheet in North America. One of the best knows name for over 60 years has been Boltaron®. They have produced a high quality PVC sheet that is well know and respected. In 2004,...