How to Prevent Polymer Degradation from UV Radiation
Over time, exposure to UV radiation from sunlight will degrade plastics. Polymer photo-degradation occurs when non-visible UV radiation made up
From Bolts to Yo-Yos, Delrin® May Be Your Plastic of Choice
Delrin® homopolymer also known as POM is used to make screws, hex nuts, threaded rods, set screws, as
How to Make Submarines and Cell Towers from Ultem®
Ultem® PEI is a semi-transparent high-temperature plastic. It is used to make custom parts as well as fasteners
How to Use Teflon® (PTFE) Fasteners and Custom Parts
These fasteners and custom parts are used in applications where high heat and chemical resistance are required.
Do You Know What Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers Are?
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) have long been used in high-performance race cars. However, the cost, as well as
Discover How Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics Are on the Rise
The use of carbon reinforced fibers in plastic materials has a long history. As early as 1879, Thomas
Why Not Use PEEK High Performance Plastic in Medical Implants
PEEK or polyetheretherketone is a high-performance, engineered plastic. It is one of the materials of choice medical implants such
What is an Injection Mold and How to Make One
WHAT IS AN INJECTION MOLD? An injection mold is a tool that when all the parts are assembled fits into
Can Simple Wax Worms Degrade the Plastic Bags Floating in Our Oceans?
Can a simple wax worm cause the decomposition of polyethylene? Over three trillion single-use plastic bags are produced every year.
Resin Identification Codes Will Make You Want to Recycle Now
Resin Identification Codes or RIC were first introduced in 1988 as the “Voluntary Plastic Container Coding System” by
How to Know What Plastic that Part is Made of?
You have a plastic part in your hand. How do you determine what plastic it is made of?
Do You Know What Plastic Legos are Made From?
HOW IT ALL STARTED Legos first entered our house about 4 years ago. It started with a present
Know How to Use Acetal: Screws, Hex Nuts, and Custom Parts
POLYOXYMETHYLENE Acetal is an engineering thermoplastic. It is also known as polyoxymethylene or POM. POM is used in
Nylon Fasteners Please… And Make That a Double
by Katie Gerard Oh, nylon…the material of choice for so many. It was invented in the early 1930’s by the