The Plastic Mentor Blog
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Why You Should Use Homopolymer Acetal or Acetal Copolymer Rod
Delrin® Homopolymer Acetal compared with Acetal Copolymer Many of our clients assume that Delrin® rod and Acetal rod are the same thing. This is not true. Yes, all Dupont Delrin® rod is Homopolymer Acetal rod, but not all Acetal rod is Delrin® rod. Delrin® is the...
Large Plastic Sheet and Plastic Rods from Gehr Plastics
Large engineering plastic from Gehr Plastics One of our secret claims to fame Since 1975 we have provided large diameter plastic rods and thick plastic sheets, plates, slabs and blocks. One of our long time 'secret' sources has been Gehr Plastics. Since 1932 the Gehr...
Medical Grade Plastic Sheet and Rod, UHMW, PEEK, Ultem materials
PLASTICS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD When we think of plastic, we think of plastic bags you get at the grocery store or maybe your child’s toy that’s made out of cheap throw away material. If you stop and think about it, plastic is everywhere and it’s uses are almost...
PVC Type 1, Type 2 and CPVC Sheet and Sheets
Types of PVC Sheet Most of our clients are surprised that PVC is available in sheet form. They are generally all familiar with PVC Pipe and its uses, but didn’t think they could get the same material in sheet or rod. PVC or Poly-Vinyl-Chloride is a tough and chemical...
Which plastic materials are recyclable?
Which Plastics are Recyclable? Over the last 50 years or so since plastic became more and more prevalent, over one billion tons of it has been disposed of and that number only continues to grow. Plastic, because of its molecular structure does take along time to...
PPO – Noryl Sheet and Rod EN265 and EN185
Noryl versus PPO What is the difference between Noryl and PPO (or Modified PPO)? Noryl® is a trade name for Sabic Plastics (formerly GE Plastics) for their Modified PPO (Modified PolyPhenyleneOxide). Sabic is the world leader in engineering and mechanical plastic...
7 Things You Must Know When Choosing Your PTFE Sheet Suppliers
How to choose your PTFE Sheet Suppliers Choosing a PTFE - TFE Sheet Supplier can be difficult, confusing and potentially costly. There are many industries and applications where PTFE - TFE Sheet materials are used, and many providers that want to fill this need....
HDPE and UHMW Polyethylene Sheet – Cutting Boards
FDA - NSF Approved Cutting Boards HDPE and UHMW Polyethylene Sheets Next time you are cutting vegetables on your cutting board, the material most likely to be used is Polyethylene. Because it is stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is a perfect choice....
Nylon Tube and Nylon Tubing made from Nylon 6 or Nylon 6/6
Nylon Tube and Tubing can be made from Nylon 6 or 6/6 Nylon is one of the most popular and widely used plastic materials. From the carpet in your home to the yellow Nylon rope you have in your garage, Nylon is a tough and very wear resistant material. This self...