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PEEK, Nylon 6/6: Semi-Crystalline Polymers Explained
Structure of Semi-Crystalline Polymers Semi-crystalline polymers consist of both crystalline regions and amorphous regions. They
The Best Plastic Bearing Materials: Vespel®, Torlon® and PEEK
At Craftech, we make plastic bearings in a wide variety of materials, some of which
PEEK in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Why Use PEEK? Wet Benches PEEK is a highly chemical resistant plastic so it is
Vespel® Polyimide: The Extreme Plastic
Heat Tolerance Vespel® is a polyimide made by DuPont®. It is a high performance plastic used to
How Nylon is Made
Wallace Carothers and Paul Schlack Nylon 6/6 was first made on February 28, 1935 by
Torlon® Plastic Polyamide imide Custom Parts and Fasteners
Torlon® plastic PAI custom parts and fasteners are made from a thermoplastic that has superior
UV Light Damages Polymers: How to Fight Sun Damage
SUNLIGHT MAY DEGRADE PLASTICS UV light damages polymers when they are exposed to the sun
Top 4 Plastics That Can Beat The Heat
CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEAT RESISTANT PLASTIC FOR THE JOB Heat resistant plastic is taking center
What is Creep in Plastics?
WHAT IS CREEP? Creep in polymers, also known as cold flow, it is the tendency
TPU Isoplast® Hex Bolts, Screws, Hex Nuts and Custom Components
TPU Isoplast® Thermoplastic Polyurethane TPU Isoplast® Thermoplastic Polyurethane plastic is used to make parts including
Top 3 Strong Plastics
Plastic parts are generally not known for their strength. Consumers often choose plastic parts for their good
Top 4 Chemical Resistant Plastics
Chemical resistant plastics are often called for in many engineering applications such as custom parts
