First created in 1935 by chemist Wallace Carothers, nylon has expanded from its initial use in stockings and toothbrushes to a host of applications. Now, this chemical-resistant, high-strength plastic is in everything — from clothing to custom plastic profiles —…
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Today, plastic has become a material of choice for manufacturers of outdoor applications. It is frequently used to make components in outdoor furniture, highway safety markers, metal wire coatings, and more. For manufacturers, it’s important to know how to choose…
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Friedrich Bayer, a German chemist, began developing an early version of polyurethane fibers in the 1930s. However, it wasn’t until the 1940s that polyurethanes became more popular when polyurethane elastomers were used as an alternative to rubber and to coat…
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A common material choice in the custom plastic extrusion industry, PETG plastic is found in a wide range of useful products – especially food and beverage packaging. But how do you determine the answer to the question is PETG food…
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Global Market Insights predicts the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market — valued at $25.95 billion in 2020 — will grow to $39.27 billion by 2027. This is one of the many reasons why industries are switching to ABS plastic applications. Below…
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From its easy-to-mold workability to its lighter weight, High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) has properties that make it suitable for many applications. Is HIPS plastic the right choice for my product? Learn the top 5 benefits of HIPS Plastic from Inplex…
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