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Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
Performance Plastics is in touch with the latest trends, research and insight into technology, injection molding and the plastics supply chain around the world.
- EnduroSharp® Torlon® Scraper Blades and Gap Blades – What’s the Difference? June 23, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® resharpenable tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic blade tool that will not damage composite structures during use. Scraper blades are designed for use in larger areas where a large quantity of… Read More
- Ultem® Use in Industrial Applications June 21, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Diversified Industrial, Ultem Ultem Polyetherimide is a material widely used in industrial applications. It is an amorphous material with exceptional strength, flame resistance and generates very low levels of smoke. It is often used in the production of circuit boards, sterilization equipment, battery components and oil and gas equipment, ULTEM is commonly used in industrial applications needing a… Read More
- High Performance Polymers – A Great Alternative for Medical Devices June 9, 2022 Topics: Blog, FEP & PFA, Medical & Life Science, Precision Injection Molding Diabetes care has seen several innovations through the years. One of the most important developments is the insulin pump, which for many patients provides an option to the traditional needle and syringe approach to insulin injections. Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that are about the size of a small cell phone. Insulin pumps deliver… Read More
- Product Spotlight – EnduroSharp(R) Scraper Blade & Holder Kit June 7, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, EnduroSharp(R), PAI Torlon EnduroSharp® has changed the way aerospace maintenance professionals remove sealants and adhesives from substrates and fasteners. EnduroSharp® tools are made from Torlon®, a high strength polymer, creating a non-metallic scraper tool that will not damage composite structures during use. The EnduroSharp® lineup consists of a variety of scraper blades, gap blades, reamers, cutter, bits, and… Read More
- Ultem® Use in Aerospace Applications June 1, 2022 Topics: Aerospace & Defense, Blog, Precision Injection Molding, Ultem Ultem Polyetherimide is a material widely used in the aerospace industry. It is often applied to aircraft components for weight reduction in place of metal parts. Additionally, since it has a high thermal resistance rating, polymer components have the benefit of evading radar detection in military aircraft. ULTEM is among the few resins approved for… Read More
- Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Lear Jackson to Quality Manager May 24, 2022 Topics: Blog, News CINCINNATI, OH, May 23, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Performance Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Lear Jackson to Quality Manager. Lear has been with Performance Plastics for over 8 years, most recently as a Quality System Coordinator, and will have responsibility overseeing the quality operations of our plant. "Lear has been with Performance Plastics through our… Read More
- Fluoropolymers Are A Great Choice For Parts That Must Perform In Unique Conditions May 19, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, FEP & PFA, Video When you need parts that can withstand extreme operating conditions, fluoropolymers may fit the bill. Parts like roofing membranes, fuel tubes, biomedical devices, and wires are all common applications of fluoropolymers. FEP Fluoropolymer: Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP resin) is a melt-processable fluoropolymer. FEP has low gas and permeability properties, can be extruded in long continuous… Read More
- Performance Plastics Key Capability – Net Shape Thermoplastic Peek Seals May 11, 2022 Topics: Blog, Capabilities, Design Engineering, Diversified Industrial, Industrial CT Scanning Service, Net Shape Molding Mating parts providing a fluid or gas seal are critical components in most mechanical systems. We commonly think of them in valves and connector assemblies, but they are also found in pressure vessels, compressors, pumps, motors, engines, transmissions, and almost all mechanical power trains. Seals, especially those that mate to moving parts, have a… Read More
