How a Fiberglass Conduit Manufacturer Offers Safer Conduit Systems
Many fiberglass conduit manufacturers are in demand these days, and the best ones are getting a lot of business thrown their way. That’s mainly because fiberglass conduit systems are a lot more cost-effective, both in terms of installation and maintenance. Fiberglass also lasts much longer than a PVC-coated rigid steel[…]
Making Plastic More Environmentally Friendly
Deservedly or not, plastic has developed a reputation as being particularly unfriendly towards the environment. While many still dispute this, after all the term ‘plastic’ refers to a class of materials rather than one specific type, it is undeniable that plastic has an environmental history that is dubious at best.[…]
Top 10 Largest Plastic Producing Companies
Scope of Plastics Technology in Healthcare
Plastics are swiftly gaining a foothold in the healthcare sector as medical devices, instruments and implants, and 3D-printed biomedical objects are increasingly using innovative, bio-compatible polymers. They are also being used extensively as packaging material, which helps a great deal in pharma logistics and supply chain. Medical plastics, as they[…]
Epoxy: Manufacturing Process & Applications
Epoxy is a class of thermosetting resin derived by the polymerization of epoxides. It is capable of forming tightly linked cross-polymer structures, and can be either made into an adhesive or cured to form high-strength polymers. Its areas of application range from Construction to Aerospace. Manufacturing Process Epoxy resins can[…]
Plastic Seabin: Floating Debris Interceptor
Plastics, metal scraps and oil spills have forced several marine species into the endangered or extinct list. Sea turtles, seagulls, whales and dolphins are among the worst affected species. Human activities are also affecting coral beds such as the Great Barrier Reef along the coast of Australia and reefs in[…]
Self-Propelling Polymer
As outlandish as it may sound, this new undulating polymer device converts external stimuli such as electromagnetic energy (light) directly into linear motion, therefore propelling itself forward without the need for any motors or external forces. Scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology and Kent State University (USA) collaborated to invent[…]
Applications of Silicone Polymers
What is Silicone Silicone is a specialty, high-performance polymer material produced by reacting silicon with methyl chloride. This reaction, after removing chlorine atoms, produces polymers that are resistant to temperature gradients, moisture, UV rays, chemicals, and others. They also can be made into solids and liquids, making available a wide[…]
Thermoplastics & Their Applications
Thermoplastics are polymers that become mouldable upon application of heat and solidify upon cooling, without undergoing any disintegration of molecular structure or mechanical properties. Acrylic, ABS, nylon, PLA, polyether sulphone, polyether ether ketone, polyetherimide, polyethylene, polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulphide, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and Teflon are some of the most[…]