Performance plastics

The weight of plastics Plastics have a reputation for being lightweight materials, but is this always the case? Also, ho...

It’s not uncommon for plastic parts and components to crack or turn yellow because of prolonged sun exposure, but is thi...

What is FRP? FRP (fibreglass-reinforced plastic) is a thermosetting composite material with a fibreglass additive, givin...

Over the years, metals have demonstrated their worth and have long been used to manufacture machinery components such as...

Teflon is a high-performance material capable of withstanding a variety of stress factors, such as continuous temperatur...

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or ABS, is an industrial thermoplastic polymer that combines three different monomers. ...

What is polypropylene? This article focuses on polypropylene, a polymer belonging to the thermoplastic family. We will d...

Defining self-lubricating plastics Self-lubricating mechanical parts or components are made of a material that allows th...

Part of the polyethylene family, UHMW and HDPE are thermoplastics with distinct characteristics. In this article, we wil...

What is polyethylene (PE)? PE, or ethylene polymers, are a family of thermoplastics widely used because of their low cos...

What are high-performance nylons? Natural nylons do not contain any additives. Part of the high-performance polymer fami...

Reduce corrosion Mines are among the most demanding environments for structures and production equipment. Various factor...