Low-friction plastics, or those that perform well in friction and wear applications, are rapidly replacing metal in parts like bearings, gears, cams, slides, bushings, rollers, and more. The widespread adoption of low-friction, long-wearing plastics in bearing applications speaks to their numerous benefits. Does your company depend on parts that hold up under pressure? In this […]
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Oilfields, petrochemical processing plants, offshore drilling rigs: When it comes to oil & gas parts, the conditions they must endure are as severe as it gets. Anyone with experience in the industry knows this equipment must withstand temperatures, pressures, and chemicals that corrode most materials fast. It’s no surprise, then, that high-performance polymers have enhanced […]
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What is Nylon? Unlike plastics such as PEEK and VESPEL, Nylon enjoys recognition and usage in households every day. In part, this is due to its invention in 1935 as a “miracle fiber” for women’s stockings, an application in which it’s still used today. Nylon is also common in durable fabrics (think tents, sports uniforms, […]
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Aerospace fasteners might seem like a small part of the design, but they play a critical role in whether or not an aircraft arrives at its destination in one piece. Commercial planes, rockets, military jets, helicopters, spaceships, satellites and weapons systems depend on strong, precise fasteners. When it comes to manufacturing fasteners, we’re equipped to […]
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PEEK ESd offers the advanced properties of PEEK partnered with excellent resistance to static. Telecom companies especially should take note of these advanced materials. In a previous post, we shared about how static-dissipative plastics help reduce the immense costs of ESd—an estimated $5 billion to American industry every year—because these plastics prevent frequent costly breakdowns. […]
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Thinking about a metal-to-plastic conversion for your critical parts and components? You’re on the right track. In the last few decades, early adopters of custom plastic parts have demonstrated just how powerful they can be at improving efficiency and output of operations. Lighter, stronger, and often resistant to chemicals and static, custom plastic parts can […]
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Reading Plastic is excited to announce the latest addition to our fleet of vanguard machines: the Miyano BNA-42S from CITIZEN, a CNC turning center with two spindles and one turret. The benefits the BNA-42S are supercharged efficiency and unmatched precision. Capable of holding tighter tolerances than past CNC turning centers, this new machine is the […]
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Throughout our blog, you may have noticed many references to strength. In particular, we’ve discussed high-strength plastics like PEEK, Celazole PBI, Vespel, and Techtron PPS. Each is unique in its strengths, as well as the other benefits it brings to the table (such as UV resistance, conductivity, resistance to friction, just to name a few.) […]
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When it comes to staying competitive, avoiding costly breakdowns of critical machinery is a top priority. Companies running production lines need to make sure their parts last—and that they can get fast OEM parts if something does go wrong. Unfortunately, many companies can tell you about a bad experience they’ve had trying to get in […]
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In the average bakery or confectioner’s operation, the race is on. Machines and workers crank out production at a breakneck pace to maximize efficiency and get their goods out the door while they’re fresh. But in the heat of the operation, could there be an issue with one vital piece of equipment? The problem: Take […]
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The strongest ceramics can withstand upwards of 1,600 F, but they can also shatter upon impact or if they undergo dramatic temperature changes. Metals can withstand extremely high temperatures—but they’re vulnerable to corrosion. Need a material that stands up to high temperatures without sacrificing other properties? That’s where high-temperature plastics come in. Plastics that can […]
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Among the most advanced engineering plastics available today is Techtron PPS, a strong alternative to PEEK at less demanding temperatures. In this blog, we’ll take some time to focus on this material’s unique properties and popular applications, and why it’s finding widespread usage in the aerospace, oil & gas, and especially semiconductor industries. At Reading […]
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