August 20, 2021 2:31 am
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It goes without saying that the medical community played the number one role in combating the coronavirus pandemic and helping to restore life to (almost) normal conditions. But one could argue that medical professionals couldn’t have done it without the help of polymer products. Continue reading to learn more about how polymers and plastic thermoforming helped throughout the pandemic. Medical devices made of polymers It’s hard to look anywhere without seeing a product that’s at least partially made of plastic, especially in the medical community. While many plastic products played an important role during the pandemic, these are two of the ones that helped the most: Face shields: In addition to face masks, most medical professionals wore additional personal protective... View Article
August 6, 2021 2:31 am
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The COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant problem for essential businesses that stayed open throughout the lockdowns: Besides enforcing a mask mandate, how else could owners keep their employees safe? The answer for many businesses was installing plastic barriers between customers and employees. Continue reading to learn a little bit more about how the plastic fabrication of these shields helped reduce transmission while ensuring businesses could remain open throughout the pandemic. How does plexiglass keep employees safe? Plexiglass shields kept employees out of harm’s way by blocking any cough droplets or other particles known to spread COVID-19. As long as the plexiglass was cleaned routinely, everyone could rest easy knowing they weren’t going to catch the virus. But just because employees... View Article
July 22, 2021 2:37 pm
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Plastic fabrication is a term that refers to the process of designing, manufacturing and/or assembling products made with plastic through various methods. Plastics come with certain inherent advantages that make plastic design a better option than using other materials in certain settings and applications. Here’s a quick look at some of the specific methods that are used to fabricate plastic: Lamination: Plastic lamination involves the creation of a barrier on the surface of another material. This is done to improve the existing product’s durability and aesthetics. Usually this is performed on materials that are prone to deterioration so you can reduce the need for maintenance. Examples of materials that are most likely to serve as base materials for lamination include... View Article
July 8, 2021 2:37 pm
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Acrylic sheets are used for a wide variety of purposes in the world of fabrication. These sheets are available in full sheets, standard sizes or custom cut-to-size sheets, allowing them to meet the needs of a range of clients across a variety of industries. You’ve probably come across acrylic plastic sheets more frequently in the last year and a half, as they’ve been used to create sneeze guards and plastic barriers for businesses and other settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they can also be used for windows, signage, glazing and display materials, and are favored for their strength, moisture resistance and clarity when compared to glass and other materials. These sheets can also come in different colors, beyond just... View Article
June 24, 2021 5:57 pm
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Unless you’re in the plastic manufacturing business, you probably don’t realize that there are tons of different types of plastic that all have various uses. One of our favorite types to work with is called polycarbonate, which is a thermoplastic used in all sorts of industries. Keep reading to learn all about polycarbonate sheets. Where is polycarbonate used? Polycarbonate is one of the most versatile plastics on the market, so it should be no surprise that it’s used in all sorts of products. You’ll find polycarbonate used for plastic eyewear lenses, medical devices, automotive parts, DVD and Blu-ray discs, exterior lighting fixtures and much more. Polycarbonate can even be used in lieu of glass for some types of windows. What... View Article
