Did you know Delrin® is an engineering plastic that outlasts some metals? It is commonly used in the manufacture of precision parts. It has many benefits and is useful for applications that require strength, stiffness, and low friction. In this...
Plastic was first invented in 1907, and ever since then, it has become an extremely important type of material that is used in all sorts of different industries. It is now used to package foods, improve machine parts, and more. Without plastic, our...
PPS and PEEK are both semicrystalline, high-performance thermoplastics. They're known broadly for low friction, good wear, fatigue, and chemical resistance. Because these two plastics appear so similar, property-wise, it can be hard to know...
Analysts report the global market value of engineering plastics is over $104 billion. Engineering plastics are synthetic materials designed to withstand extreme environments. They also meet high-level performance standards. Engineers design many...
In 2021, the plastic industry produced $395 billion in shipments in the United States alone. Plastic is in virtually everything we see, do, and touch. In everything from cars to medical equipment, you'll find plastic incorporated one way or...
ABS material was one of the first plastic materials used in various industrial applications. Different companies can use it in the automotive industry, the electric industry, and more. It is particularly popularly applied in ABS prototyping based on...
The global market for Teflon was worth almost $2 billion in 2020. The unique properties of Teflon make it useful in many industries. Are custom Teflon parts the answer to your project's needs?Severna is a leading manufacturer of precision Teflon...
Vespel, also known as a superplastic, is one of the leading industrial plastics on the market. It's a durable and high-performance polyimide-based plastic used in various applications. Vespel machining products range from aerospace valves,...
Wire insulation is a highly vital component in preventing electrical short-circuiting. There are several different types of wire insulators that you can choose from, and each of these materials has its pros and cons. For example, you can use PVC...
Do you have an application with high thermal or electrical requirements? Do you need superior strength and durability? Are you looking for a material lighter than metal? Ultem or PEEK could be the answer. But which one? These high-performance...