by Payton Walker | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Piping systems are meticulously designed with operating conditions in mind. To function properly, they need to be made from materials that can handle the pressure demands, temperature fluctuations, and any hazards the materials within may bring. Copper, PVC, CPVC, and...
by Payton Walker | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Two of the most common commercial plastics in use today are polyethylene and polypropylene. Both are preferred materials across various industries, hailed for their lasting strength and various tolerances. Both plastics are known as semi-crystalline materials....
by Cory Martin | Feb 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
The plastics industry offers a vast array of material options, each with their own unique qualities. These materials are categorized in many different ways, one of the most common being thermosets vs thermoplastics. Polymershapes stocks a wide selection of...
by Kyle Gray | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Homopolymer vs Copolymer: Similarities & Differences Plastics can be divided into multiple different categories. Each category provides insights into the characteristics, capabilities, and chemical makeup of the material within them. Homopolymers and copolymers...
by Kyle Gray | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Plastics Pyramid: A Guide to Plastic Material Selection Various types of plastic products have worked their way into an array of industries. Some are used as cost-effective alternatives, while some are used to improve safety. There are hundreds of material options...
by Kyle Gray | Dec 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Plastic Materials There are hundreds of types of plastics, each with their own characteristics, traits, and tolerances. Plastics can be classified as Amorphous or Semicrystalline based on their chemical makeup. The organization of each material’s polymer...
