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Plastic materials: ULTEM Plastic Fasteners

Plastic materials: ULTEM Plastic Fasteners

Dec 6th 2023

ULTEM ® is a family of Polyetherimide (PEI) themoplastics, manufactured by SABIC, and originally developed by General Electric Plastics Division).ULTEM (and PEI in general) is an amorphous thermoplast … read more

Plastic Recycling Myths: Busted!

Dec 6th 2023

There was a time when there was no plastic – everything was made of wood or metal. Then came the invention and mass use of plastic, that has pervaded virtually everything we use. Even fasteners, lon … read more
How plastics are made: Plastic machining

How plastics are made: Plastic machining

Dec 6th 2023

Plastic is a material that many take for granted. Because it is so versatile and is found just about everywhere, covering just about anything, and can be used to do just about anything, it is importan … read more
Plastic materials: Acetal Plastic Fasteners

Plastic materials: Acetal Plastic Fasteners

Dec 6th 2023

Are you considering Acetal Plastic Fasteners?Acetal plastics, otherwise known as Polyoxymethylene (POM), have particular uses, properties, advantages and disadvantages. This thermoplastic is used in h … read more