Introduction to Polycell Foam Polycell foam, also known as polyethylene foam, is a type of plastic foam that is used in a variety of applications due to its lightweight, durable,…
Rubber deflashing is the process of removing excess rubber known as flash from the surfaces and edges of molded parts. During rubber injection molding, flash is caused by parting line…
Introduction Urethane is a synthetic material that belongs to the class of polymers known as polyurethanes. It is a versatile material that can be formulated to have a wide…
Introduction to Butyl Rubber Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber, also known as polyisobutylene, which is produced by polymerizing isobutylene, a type of olefin. It has a very…
Introduction to PEEK Plastic PEEK is a type of polymer that is often used in engineering applications due to its high strength, stiffness, and resistance to heat and chemicals. PEEK…
Deflashing Phenolic Parts What is Phenolic Resin? Phenolic resin is a synthetic polymer made from the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde. It is a thermosetting resin that can be cured…
What is Kalrez? Kalrez is a high-performance elastomer material developed and manufactured by DuPont. It is a type of perfluoroelastomer, which means it is made up of a blend…
Liquid Silicone Rubber Overview Liquid Silicone Rubber, also known as LSR, is a synthetic elastomer made from silicone, a polymer consisting of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. LSR is…
Introduction to Rulon Rulon is a brand of high-performance plastic materials that are used in both industrial and engineering applications. Rulon is a family of plastic composites made primarily…
Introduction to ABS Plastic ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic polymer that is commonly used in the manufacturing a wide range of consumer and industrial products. ABS plastic…