We help solve application challenges, answer material questions, and provide valuable technical advice. Have a question? Ask a Plastics Expert. Want to explore more resources? Check out our material selection tools, white papers and material guides, and videos. Alternatives to PCTFE for Cryogenic Valve Seats Compare the performance of PCTFE to PTFE and PEEK as valve seats in cryogenic valve applications. Read more Detectable Plastics for Food Processing Equipment Food manufacturers increasingly seek out processing, conveying, and packaging equipment featuring optical, metal, and x-ray detectable plastic materials. Read more 5 Geometry Tips for a Successful Plastic Part Design When changing metal components to plastic, an important step is making changes to the part geometry to be compatible with the plastic material. Read more Fluorpolymers for Demanding Applications Learn how to differentiate between fluoropolymer plastic materials and discover their unique characteristics for a wide range of industries. Read more Building a Better Machine Guard With Plastics Stiffness, impact resistance, clarity, and chemical resistance are keys to selecting the right plastic for a machine guard. Read more Plastics for Clean-in-Place Applications in Food Processing Read why polymers make for good material options for several applications in Clean-in-Place systems. Read more PEEK vs. Ultem® (PEI) Material Matchup Compare key characteristics of these two high performance materials to assist in the material selection process.. Read more Plastic Materials Proving to Be Good Fit for Aerospace Parts As engineers look toward next generation designs, modern aircraft are making greater use of engineering plastics and composites to achieve higher levels of performance. Read more Nylon vs. Acetal Material Matchup Compare key characteristics of engineering heavy-weights nylon and acetal to assist in the material selection process. Read more Advantages of Spin Molded PEEK Tubes for Split Ring Oil & Gas Seals Spin molded PEEK tubes offer a number of advantages for split rings when compared with tubes manufactured via other methods. Read more How to Safely Disinfect and Sanitize Plastics The wrong disinfectant can cause lasting damage or discoloration to your plastics. Here’s how to prevent that from happening. Read more 10 Examples Where Plastics Replaced Metal The author was challenged to find 10 instances where plastic replaced metal for better results. From fishing lures to dump trucks, he mastered this challenge. Read more Plastic Materials in Chemical Environments Key factors like temperature, concentration, and time of exposure affect the chemical resistance of plastics materials. Explore how to best select plastic materials for chemical environments. Read more KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet for the Transportation Industry KYDEX® Thermoplastics are widely used in aircraft, bus, subway, and monorail interior applications including seatbacks, tray tables, arm rests, window shrouds, and ceiling coverings. Read More Turning Up The Heat – High Temperature Applications Want to determine the maximum operating temperature of a plastic material? Multiple characteristics of the polymer must be considered. Explore this article originally published by IAPD. Read more How to Choose a Plastic Materials Supplier Selecting a raw materials supplier is one of the most critical decisions that a company makes. Learn how a good supplier can be a tremendous resource for a business. Read more Financial Advantages of Using ProComp in Your O&P Practice ProComp brings an additional benefit in the form of increased reimbursement amounts for the O&P practice itself — the business behind the design and fabrication of devices. Read more High Performance Flexible Inner Liner Materials - Without Silicone Create sockets that are easier to fabricate, more comfortable to wear, and more pleasing in appearance than sockets made from silicone-filled EVA sheet materials. Read more Clinical and Fabrication Advantages of ProComp for O&P ProComp is an innovative composite material changing the game for patients. Explore the clinical and fabrication advantages brought by this revolutionary material. Read more PTFE Tapes for Window Manufacturing Heat Sealing Choose the right high heat nonstick PTFE tape with excellent material performance and consistent quality for your vinyl window fusion welding production. Read more 5 Reasons Structural Adhesives Replace Mechanical Fasteners Rapid-curing, high strength, Plexus® methacrylate structural adhesives can help eliminate rivets and bolts in transportation applications. Read more Eliminate Hotspots with LED Diffusing Plastic Eliminating LED hotspots can be challenging. Light diffusing materials can help achieve a balanced and desired effect. Read more