Technical Blog

October 2024 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are characterized by their carbon-fluorine bonds. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are two of the most used PFAS. PFAS are now being…

As the mobility industry continues to steer towards electrification, polymer producers are challenged to provide materials suitable for a new environment. As a plastics distributor, we are seeing changes in application demands relating to almost…

Although recently gaining a spot in the limelight by playing a key role throughout the pandemic, plastics have always been a vital part of the medical device industry. Medical devices such as single-use syringes, catheters,…

For centuries, firearms have been predominately made of metal construction. Only in recent years, around the 1980s, did manufacturers start looking to use plastic in their firearm applications. Although a newer development in the firearm…

Metal-to-plastic conversion takes parts originally manufactured in metal and redesigns and fabricates them out of plastic.  The process of converting metal parts into plastic became popular during World War II when the need to mass…

Consumers of plastic products want to feel positive and know they are doing something good for the earth and its inhabitants by buying “green” or sustainable products. Consumers demand products that will lower our reliance…

As more OEM’s focus on product innovation surrounding ergonomics and aesthetics, we have seen increased demand for TPE usage in plastic parts and assemblies. So, what is a TPE? The answer can be complex depending…

When talking in terms of conductivity, both thermal and electrical, plastic materials are considered insulative.  Insulative materials do not allow the flow of thermal energy or conduct current through its mass quickly or at all. …