Category: Thermoplastic Materials

ABS-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Plastic: Everything You Need to Know

ABS is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics used in injection molding and thermoforming, but what makes it so popular, and is it the right material for your next...

Should You Choose High Temperature Thermoplastics

High-temperature thermoplastics, also called high-performance plastics, are a quickly growing segment of the polymers market used in highly specialized applications. Our thermoforming company in North Carolina is sharing an overview...

Thermoforming Plastics for Material Handling and Shipping

Global supply chains require effective, efficient material handling, and having the proper supplies and equipment improves operations, increases efficiency, and reduces the risk of products being damaged. Plastics play a...

Using PVC in Medical Supplies and Applications

Plastics are improving medical equipment and applications in limitless ways, from improving sterility and hygiene in medical settings to making screening and treatment more widely accessible and affordable. Polyvinyl chloride,...

Why Choose Polycarbonate Instead of Glass?

While glass has long been the standard material for windows, lenses, and other items where high transparency is necessary, polycarbonate has been replacing glass in numerous uses. What makes it...

Why Choose Polypropylene in Furniture Manufacturing

Choosing the right material for furniture manufacturing is challenging in today's market. Not only does it need to be durable and heavy-duty to stand up to daily wear and tear,...

Polycarbonate vs Acrylic: Choosing the Right Glass Substitute

When you need a glass substitute, you’re probably looking at either polycarbonate or acrylic. Both polymers offer the transparency of glass but are much more resistant to impact and scratching,...

4 Factors to Determine Whether a Plastic Can Be Recycled

We all know how important recycling plastic is to keep it out of landfills and bodies of water, but not all plastics can be recycled and made into another type...

Benefits of Antimicrobial Plastics

For years, antimicrobial plastics were only seen in healthcare settings where the need to reduce surface bacteria and germs is a necessity. However, following 2020, we've seen a growing push...

Common Thermoplastics Used in Telecommunications

When most people think of telecommunications, they think of long lines of code or bundles of wires. While all that is definitely important, we know it’s the hardware that makes...