In high-performance off-road trucks, material choice is not a branding decision. It is a reliability decision. Every kilogram you remove helps acceleration, braking, suspension response, and recovery when you get stuck. But if you remove strength or fatigue life in…
When selecting a high-performance polymer for CNC machining, Delrin is often a top choice. It is a strong, stiff, and low-friction plastic that is easy to machine. However, when you look at a supplier’s catalog, you quickly face a choice:…
Acetal (POM) and nylon (PA) are two go-to engineering plastics for gears, bushings, and structural housings. They look similar as white rods or black pellets, yet their behavior in water, heat, and machining differs. This guide compares acetal and nylon…
Fiberglass weaves silica glass strands into cloth, mat, or rovings. Unlike metals that melt at one point, fiberglass starts to soften, then slump, then fully melt over a wide temperature band. Pick the wrong resin or underestimate this range and…
Polypropylene (PP) is the workhorse plastic that becomes crates, caps, live hinges, and hot-fill packaging. To form strong parts you must heat PP above its melting range yet avoid thermal damage. This article explains that range, factors that shift it,…
Machinable plastics give designers lightweight parts without the high tooling costs of metal. When you mill, turn, or drill these polymers, you must know which grade fits your job, how to hold it, and how to keep the chips cool.…
Thermoplastic polyurethane, often shortened to TPU material, is a flexible plastic that feels like rubber but processes like standard thermoplastics. It combines stretch, toughness, and chemical resistance, so factories mold, extrude, blow-form, or 3D-print it into shoe soles, phone cases,…
Delrin is a brand name for acetal homopolymer resin. It is an engineering plastic known for strength, stiffness, and low friction. Industries use Delrin for gears, bearings, housings, and many moving parts. This guide explains Delrin’s basic facts, key properties,…
FKM, or fluorocarbon elastomer, is a type of synthetic rubber that offers excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and aging. It is widely used in industries that require durable and high-performance sealing materials. In this article, we will explore the key…
Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are two of the most commonly used plastics in the world. Both have distinct properties that make them suitable for different industrial applications. In this article, we will explore the key differences between polypropylene and…
