JOHNS CREEK, GA (June 5, 2024) – Pexco LLC, a leading North American specialty plastics processor, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Wallingford, CT facility of Clayens. The Wallingford site, known for its dedicated high-performance plastic CNC Machining, Milling, Multi-axis Turning, Swiss Machining, Annealing, Vapor Polishing, and Assembly, significantly enhances Pexco’s value added […]
Plastic injection molding and plastic extrusion are both popular manufacturing processes used to create plastic parts, but they differ significantly in their methods and applications. While they both produce high quality flurorpolymer parts, plastic injection molding produces three-dimensional shapes vs. plastic extrusion produces linear, two-dimensional shapes. Process: Injection Molding: This process involves […]
Precision and purity are vital to semiconductor production. Plastics assist in maintaining the standards necessary in production, ensuring that less time and resources are spent and that the items function properly. Unlike traditional materials like metal or ceramic, plastics such as FEP, PEEK, and PTFE are more impermeable to corrosive acids, which are key to the […]
Injection molding has advanced significantly with the use of biocompatible fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers are a type of synthetic polymer that contains fluorine atoms, providing unique properties such as high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low friction. When these fluoropolymers are made biocompatible, they become suitable for various medical and healthcare applications. The use of biocompatible fluoropolymers […]
Injection molding has advanced significantly with the use of biocompatible fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers are a type of synthetic polymer that contains fluorine atoms, providing unique properties such as high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low friction. When these fluoropolymers are made biocompatible, they become suitable for various medical and healthcare applications. The use of biocompatible fluoropolymers […]
Aircraft Maintenance Professionals are always looking for better and more efficient ways to complete their tasks. Sometimes, in an effort to complete their tasks faster, they use items that were not designed for use in removal and damage to the underlying surfaces. While there are currently many scraper blades on the market that are […]
Expertise is incredibly important in custom plastic injection applications. These applications often involve precise specifications and unique requirements, where even slight variations can significantly impact the final product. Close collaboration between the manufacturer and the client is essential to ensure that the design, material selection, tooling, and production processes align perfectly with the desired outcome. […]
Performance Plastics is pleased to announce two additions to its EnduroSharp® line of aircraft maintenance tools: the EnduroSharp® Torlon® Sealant Remover (TSR) and three new EnduroSharp® Adhesive Reamers (TAR). The EnduroSharp® Torlon Sealant Removers (TSR) are non-metallic, spiral single-fluted cutters designed to remove non-metallic debris such as cured sealants and adhesives from larger surface areas […]
As you’re designing and manufacturing your next project, wouldn’t it be ideal if you could analyze all the existing parts, compare them to the original drawings, and get results quickly, without damage? At Performance Plastics, we have the ability to do this through industrial computed tomography (CT) scans. This gives us the ability to measure […]
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) and perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) are fluoropolymer materials that are often used in the construction of certain components in batteries, particularly as insulating materials. While they may not directly store energy in batteries, they play a crucial role in enhancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of battery systems. Here’s why FEP/PFA plastics are […]
