PEEK is a high-performance engineering plastic with outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals, excellent mechanical strength, and dimension stability. PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) is an organic thermoplastic polymer, comprised of a semi-crystalline structure which gives it a strong chemical structure. PEEK is an excellent choice for industrial applications because of its ability to resist harsh conditions: Resistant to […]
Every project has its own needs and goals. Complex geometries involving fine details or sharp corners often cannot be achieved by traditional plastic molding. Advanced plastic injection molding processes allow designers to combine numerous complex features into a single component, reducing the need for secondary machining or surface finishing operations. Plastic Injection molding allows design […]
Performance Plastics is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract with the federal government for our EnduroSharp® Torlon® non-marring aircraft maintenance tools. The GSA is the centralized authority for the acquisition and management of federal government resources. GSA Schedule Contracts assist federal employees in purchasing products and […]
PEEK or polyetheretherketone belongs to a family of polymers called polyketones or iPAEKs. This means that is it built from the following building blocks: ARYL ETHER KETONE PEEK is one of the highest performing thermoplastics in the world. Compared to metals, PEEK based materials are very light weight, easily shaped, resistant to corrosion and have […]
JOHNS CREEK, GA (September 15, 2022) – Pexco LLC, a leading North American specialty plastics manufacturer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Performance Plastics Ltd. Located in Cincinnati, OH, and founded in 1982, Performance Plastics is a precision injection molder of high performance, tight tolerance components for the most demanding applications within industries such […]
Performance Plastics specializes in the precision injection molding of technically complicated parts in advanced materials, eliminating the need to machine. High performance plastic materials offer ideal properties when it comes to durability. Resins like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE/Teflon®) are known for their dielectric strength, low dissipation, chemical resistance, outstanding performance at elevated temperatures, and levels of coefficient […]
Celebrating a Milestone with New Products & Big Goals Performance Plastics Ltd. of Cincinnati, Ohio marked its fortieth anniversary this year as a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance thermoplastic conponents. The company works with specialized polymers and tight tolerances, and follows rigorous quality assurance protocols. It anticipates big growth shortly, based on […]
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) is a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoro ethylene that is chemically resistant, electrically stable, insulating and possesses useful low shielding properties. It is easily formable and was developed as a melt processable material. Semiconductors are the brains of electronics, enabling advances in countless applications and emerging technologies. The application of semiconductor […]
You know Performance Plastics for our EnduroSharp® Non-marring Aircraft Maintenance Tool, but did you know that Performance Plastic is also an expert in tight tolerance custom injection molding? For four decades, Performance Plastics has been delivering the highest quality custom plastic injection molding solutions in the industry for our customers. We take a highly specialized […]
Precision and purity are key in the semiconductor industry. Plastics help maintain high standards of precision and purity during semiconductor production, ensuring that less time and resources are wasted and that electronics function properly. Since plastics are typically insulators, they may seem an unlikely material for use in semiconductor / electrical applications. However, in recent […]
