The Plastic Mentor Blog
Where all your plastic questions get answered
Is Ultem™ the Ultimate Performance Plastic?
Sabic PEI/ULTEM™ is one of the few thermoplastics that can meet several of the strictest quality and performance standards in the world. It is also FDA/USDA and USP class VI compliant
Plastic Sheet Supplier Near Me: The Benefits of Local
For almost 50 years, Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. has only sourced the best quality performance plastic from North American factories.
Finding a Quality Performance Plastic Sheet Supplier
Here are five key factors to consider when you’re looking for a quality supplier of plastic sheets.
Comparing HDPE and UHMW Polyethylene
High-Density Polyethylene or HDPE is known for its versatility and low moisture absorption.
Common Uses of HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
The HDPE material is the common material used to make the one gallon milk jugs, is a commonly used material for rub strips, chute liners and bottling plant components.
Acetal Copolymer vs Delrin® Homopolymer Properties
Both the Acetal Copolymer and the Delrin® Homopolymer have their benefits. Depending on your application and requirements, you can choose the best acetal based plastic for your needs.
Acetal Copolymer Provided by Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc.
The benefit to customers in sourcing plastic from U.S. producers is more than patriotic or sentimental. Fact is, supply chains are more delicate than many of us imagine.
Got Milk… jugs? Now made from HDPE
Why food safe HDPE plastic replaced glass as the go-to milk container. Many of you, should you be older than 60, may remember the “Milk Man”. This delivery service from decades ago, was a most common way of transporting milk to the consumer. Back then, suppliers used...
Performance Plastic Vs Single Use Plastic
What is a Performance Plastic? The quick answer is: the opposite of single use plastic. Performance plastics are a wide range of materials that are designed for use in mechanical, engineering, aerospace, food processing, and many other applications. These performance...