Posts Tagged ‘thermoplastics’
Plastic Bottle Manufacturing: Everything You Need to Know
Plastic bottles are an important aspect of everyday life – yet the plastic bottle manufacturing process is rarely thought of. When we reach for a drink in the grocery store or from a vending machine, we’re usually thinking about what’s inside, not the container holding it. Of course, when you take the perspective of sustainability,…
Read MoreStretch Blow Molding In the P.E.T Industry: What to Know
Stretch blow molding is the plastic process you never knew you appreciated. Here’s why this process is so important in bottle manufacturing. The P.E.T industry is often ignored even though it is all around people every day. Plastics are used for packaging food, drinks, medicines, and a variety of other products. There are projections that…
Read MoreThermoplastic Materials Of a Compressor
Compressors are used on a broad spectrum across the entirety of the oil and gas industries, with them being utilized as an important piece of equipment in everything from oil refineries to the pipelines themselves. The problem with the functionality of compressors is that a lot of movement goes on within them, generating a…
Read MoreHere’s the Difference Between Various Thermoplastics
What is a Thermoplastic? Thermoplastics are materials that react to heat by becoming more plastic-like and return to a hard state when cooled. They are usually synthetic resins. Unlike most plastics, thermoplastics are recyclable polymers. Polymers are substances consisting of small molecules that repeat their sequence and form into chains. In turn, they create larger…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Thermoplastic PEEK
Are you looking for an extremely durable and lighter weight material to use in machine parts? Thermoplastic PEEK is the dependable solution that you are looking for. Considered a high performance thermoplastic, PEEK is the acronym used for polyether ether ketone, a thermoplastic material with a wide range of uses in a wide variety of…
Read MoreHow Poppet Valves Keep Compressors Running
A poppet is a type of valve that is often used in compressors and many other types of mechanisms. Its purpose is to allow precise quantities of gas, liquid or steam to flow at specific times, which makes it an essential part of engine construction. This valve’s movement is initiated by a pressure differential,…
Read MoreCompressor Valve Plates Manufactured for Durability
In order for a compressor valve to function at its maximum efficiency, each of its individual components must be well-constructed. This includes the sealing components, which in certain types of compressor valves are the valve plates. Carefully manufactured compressor valve plates perform better for longer periods of time. Metals and thermoplastics each have advantages…
Read MoreThe Importance of Profile Rings
Profile rings are used in compressors to provide a tight seal to insulate steam, liquids and gases and prevent them from escaping. Preventing leakages is essential to the continued function of any compressor. When a profile ring becomes damaged or worn out, you may notice odd noises that eventually will signal a lessening in…
Read MoreWhy Choose High Performance Thermoplastics?
How Thermoplastics Improve Your Equipment
Thermoplastics are one of the more recent innovations that have changed the game in heavy equipment, especially machines that use compressors. Intense research has led to very precise materials that can perform specialized functions dramatically better than their more generalized predecessors. This means that you can investigate upgrading components of your equipment without undertaking the…
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