Plastic Properties
PVC plastic and its uses
Plastic extrusions are produced from a variety of different plastics and materials and it’s simply quite amazing how many uses different plastic extrusions can have in our world today. PVC happens to be a very popular choice of material for such extrusions due to its beneficial properties. Its benefits come from its molecular structure that…
Read MoreIntroduction of the plastic five pound note
You might have remembered that about a year ago we mentioned that the plastic five pound notes were planned to be introduced into our currency due to their durability prospects. Well that time has come! As of September 13th 2016 we will see plastic five pound notes begin to be circulated in England and Wales.…
Read MoreWhat is Thermoplastic PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) used for?
First of all let’s establish what thermoplastic or thermo softening plastic is; Thermosoftening plastic will melt to a certain degree, when a specific temperature is applied allowing the plastic to become formable. There are a number of different thermoplastics used to create a variety of products. Thermoplastic PVC is one of the plastics that can…
Read MoreWhat are Antimicrobial Plastic Extrusions?
The human body is faced with hundreds of different types of bacteria and germs on a daily basis, whether in confined environments or in frequent contact with or close to objects such as door handles, radiators, air conditioning units and walls etc. For the majority of the time our bodies are able to fight and…
Read MorePlastic Extrusion – Keeping You Safe
We are constantly trying to produce a world where we are protected from harmful situations. You might not have realised this. Plastic extrusion often plays an important role in our safety. Read on for some examples to see how plastic extrusion is keeping you safe. Vehicles Plastics can be extruded into plastic foams that almost…
Read MoreExpanded Polystyrene – A Place In Building Development?
Polystyrene is a popular plastic that is commonly used for a variety of purposes. It is often used for protective packaging, for example, you will likely see DVD Cases, bottles and disposable cutlery made from polystyrene. However, recently polystyrene is also being introduced for new uses, some of which are proving to be very fascinating.…
Read MoreA Plastic Revolution
We have recently blogged about the use of plastic in the domestic and industrial fields, however what we haven’t revealed is how plastic technology is actually helping to save lives. Correct, you did read that write. Plastic products have been introduced to the developing world. For example mosquito nets are created through the plastic extrusion.…
Read MorePlastic Sustainability
As the world’s resources become threatened, sustainability has grown in importance. Plastics is one of the materials that is sustainable when it is produced in a certain way, this allows the plastic to be recycled so that there is little waste. In addition to plastic’s recyclable properties, interestingly plastic is also thought to be environmentally friendly as it…
Read MoreAn Introduction To Plastic Processes
The manufacturing process of plastic products will be dependent upon the plastic product that is desired. For example, different tooling and other variable factors influence which plastic manufacturing process is most suited. Here is a brief summary of some of the most popular plastic manufacturing processes commonly used. *Please bear in mind that at Rayda…
Read MorePolypropylene
The commercial industry first began to use the polypropylene material as it became apparent that it offered great versatility. Tough Strong chemical resistance Good heat resistance Semi-rigid Lower density Electrical resistance
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