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Blue Metal Detectable Plastic Helps Reduce Food Recalls
Food Recalls On The Rise? During the last year, the number and size of food recalls has been staggering. With several major food processors, specifically in the poultry market, recalling massive amounts of product due to contamination, perhaps a change in material is...
Recycled Plastic Lumber has Extreme UV Resistance
Does Recycling of Plastic Material Really Work? Yes, UV Resistant Recycled Plastic Lumber lasts and lasts What happens to your 'blue recycled trash' materials? A common question regarding recycling is, 'Does It Work'? The answer is 'YES' it certainly works. One of the...
Why Use Tuffak Polycarbonate Sheet To Replace Plywood?
From Plywood To Tuffak Polycarbonate Sheet People in the plastics industry have known for over 50 years that Tuffak Polycarbonate Sheets are tough. This clear plastic sheet material is commonly used to replace window glazing. The best known property for this...
PVC Sheet and PVC Panels, PVC Is Much More Than Just Pipe
PVC Sheet and PVC Panels Go Way Beyond Pipe When choosing a plastic raw material, the first step should be to look for the material with the proper physical properties. PVC (Polyvinyl-chloride or Rigid Vinyl) is an amazingly strong and versatile material that has...
Not All Plastic Suppliers Are Created Equal
Big Differences Between Plastic Suppliers While you can purchase a piece of plastic from many different suppliers, there are some significant differences between these suppliers. Some of the main differences are in the manufacturers and the materials that you get...
Are HDPE sheet and Homopolymer Acetal Sheet The Same Materials?
Is HDPE Sheet and Acetal Homopolymer Sheet the same? Here is another popular question asked by our clients. Is HDPE the same as Acetal Copolymer / Delrin Acetal Homopolymer?No, they are two totally different materials. Although the natural color of both is a milky...
PVC Sheet and Sheets, Rigid Vinyl, CPVC and FM4910 Plastic Materials
PVC Sheet and Rods (Rigid Vinyl and CPVC) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has shown its versatility and durability for decades. Its use in piping, sprinkler systems, the construction industry and other areas has made it a popular commodity. The industrial-grade PVC sheet has...
Plastic Sheet and Sheets – Over 80 Materials To Choose From
Which Plastic Sheet or Plastic Sheets? A wide variety of plastics are available in sheet form. The term: ‘Plastic Sheet‘ or ‘Plastic Sheets’ is more of a general statement covering over a hundred types of plastic materials and plastic products. Some of the most...
Quality American Made Mechanical, Industrial and Machinable Grade Plastics
American Made Plastic Sheets and Rods Plastic Materials By Any Other Name… There are hundreds of plastic manufacturers, and even more plastic sheet, rod and tube suppliers. What makes one better or worse than another? Some of the biggest differences are in the quality...