What Is Teflon (PTFE)? Properties, Applications, and Limitations
When purchasing non-stick pans and other cookware, you may have heard of Teflon coatings. But what exactly is Teflon? How can [...]
Elastic Modulus (Young’s Modulus) of Common Plastics
The Young’s modulus of common unreinforced plastics is approximately 0.15–4.20 GPa. A higher value means the material is less likely to [...]
Flame Retardant Plastics: Materials, UL94 Ratings, and Applications
If you are choosing a plastic material for a charger housing, socket panel, automotive connector, or industrial control box, strength, appearance, [...]
PVC Material: Melting Point, Density, Properties, Types, and Uses
You might not expect that the drain pipes at home, corner wire channels, cable jackets, clear packaging boxes, hoses, and even [...]
High-Temperature Plastics Properties and Applications
What Are High-Temperature Plastics? High-temperature plastics are plastic materials that can maintain useful performance in elevated-temperature environments. Compared with general-purpose plastics, [...]
PMMA vs Acrylic– Machining, Molding & 3D Printing Considerations
PMMA or acrylic is frequently used in different manufacturing projects. Both names refer to the same chemical material. This is a [...]
Polycarbonate vs Acrylic: Complete Comparison Guide
Choosing between polycarbonate vs acrylic depends on three things: how much impact the material will face, how long it needs to [...]
Polypropylene vs ABS, PVC, Nylon & PE: Which Plastic Is Right for You?
Choosing between polypropylene, ABS, PVC, nylon, and polyethylene can be an expensive decision in injection molding. For example, high material costs [...]
Which Plastics Can Be Reused?
Plastic is everywhere in our lives. From the bottled water in your hand to the dining table at home, traces of [...]
