No matter where you go, there’s a good chance you’ll find plastic being used in a variety of ways. Because it’s lightweight, durable, inexpensive, and easy to work with and produce, plastic and industrial plastics have become some of the…
Read MoreNo matter where you go, there’s a good chance you’ll find plastic being used in a variety of ways. Because it’s lightweight, durable, inexpensive, and easy to work with and produce, plastic and industrial plastics have become some of the…
Read MorePlastics have quickly become one of the most essential materials in modern applications. The material, however, isn’t made from a single resource and comes in a wide range of types. This includes both acrylic and polycarbonate plastic—2 highly popular kinds.…
Read MoreAcrylic, also commonly referred to as “plexiglass”, is a transparent, thermoplastic homopolymer. The material is similar to polycarbonate in the sense that it is a suitable impact-resistant alternative to glass. Acrylic plastic has many common uses and is considered one…
Read MorePlastic is one of the most common materials in the world, to the point where it’s rare for most Canadians to go a day without using some object that has plastic in it. One of the most crucial plastics used…
Read MoreSo much of our world now includes plastics in almost all parts of everyday life in many positive ways. For instance, something as simple as an electric kettle often has several plastic parts. Acetal plastic is one of these plastics…
Read MoreAlthough it’s easy to mistake for a natural fibre, Nylon is actually a type of thermoplastic used in a wide variety of industries. Due to its relatively lightweight nature, but high strength, some of the most common uses of nylon…
Read MoreLike metals, there are also a huge host of plastics available to choose from. One of the ones that's most frequently used is High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). We detail some of the most interesting facts about HDPE and why you should…
Read MoreChances are you’re less familiar with acrylic plastic than plexiglass, but you probably don’t realize you’re more familiar with both than you realize. Plexiglass, one of the most common forms of plastic is actually colloquial language for clear, acrylic plastic. Thus, plexiglass and…
Read MoreOne of the most popular solutions for keeping both employees and customers safe during the pandemic has been through the use of plastic sheets. Using a clear polycarbonate sheet, many businesses have set them up in the workplace to curb…
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