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What is UPVC? When a plasticiser is added into the production of plastic the plastic will become more flexible and softer. However in some cases this increased fluidity within the plastic is not required and therefore the need to add plasticisers is removed. Plastic that has not had a plasticiser added is termed UPVC (Un-…
Plastic possesses many great properties that make it a desirable material that can often be used for medical appliances. Here we address some of plastic’s benefits within the medical industry. Lightweight – this makes the transportation of medical appliances a lot easier. Tough – It is a strong material that tends to have a long…
During the extrusion process plastic is extruded (pushed) through dies to create a desired shape. Often extrusions are created to a unique specification that is often dependent on what the product is going to be used for. Plastic is commonly extruded into tubing, channels, u channels, pipes and various other profiles. Here we take a…
In the past piping was often constructed from lead, however due to the threat this material presented to human health other materials such as bronze and copper replaced its use. Piping construction has since continued to develop and now plastic has become the favourite material for piping particularly in residential areas. The type of plastic…
The Plastics Industry Awards is a big deal within the plastics industry. The event has been running since 2001 growing in success from year to year as industry experts gather to discuss plastic developments, design and manufacturing. The plastics industry awards event is usually attended by a variety of plastic industry personal including, OEM manufacturers,…
Plastic is a fundamental material within the construction industry. This blog entry looks at some of the uses plastic has and why its popularity within construction has dramatically increased. What is plastic used for? Seals- used for sealing a variety of products including doors, valves, bags etc Profiles – common material sourced for doors and…
Environmental sustainability continues to grow in importance as we enter an age in which the need to protect the environment has come as a prerequisite to any human development. For the purpose of this blog entry we shall address the role that plastics can play in assisting with and maintaining environment sustainability. Here are a…
ABS = Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS creates a strong plastic as chains of components including acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene are bound together. Although the cost of producing ABS is more expensive than other polystyrenes ABS is a popular thermoplastic to produce due to its outstanding properties. These include: Hard/ tough and resistant to impact Resilience…
In a bid to find “Hot Wheels Best Driver” a world breaking 1 mile toy race car track was constructed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Constructed in a giant oval, the 4 lane toy track was said to be the longest toy track in history. The process of extrusion was used to produce the 1…
Since the economy has started to improve and business has started to grow there has been an increased need for the production of plastic. In conjunction with this greater demand, there has also been a demand for materials like plastic to be recognised as being environmentally sustainable as the world becomes ever more environmentally conscious.…