Category: Thermoplastic Materials

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...

Getting the Perfect Plastic – A Closer Look at Fillers and Additives

Manufacturing custom plastics isn't just about molding it into a specific shape, though that's a big part of it, of course. It's also about making sure the plastic has the...

The History of Plastics Part I: 1856 through 1935

Our injection molding company spends a lot of time thinking about the future of plastics and what kind of innovations are on the horizon. However, we wanted to take an...

Should You Choose Fiberglass or Thermoformed Plastic for Your Products?

When it comes to creating, designing, and manufacturing custom plastics, there are several variables to consider. Choosing whether thermoforming or injection molding is right or blow molding or injection molding...