Thermoplastic material characteristics
Crystallinity The crystallinity of a material identifies the state of the polymer at processing temperatures, and can range from amorphous to crystalline states. Amorphous polymers are devoid of any stratification…
Thermoset Plastics Laminating Processes
As an innovative manufacturer of laminated thermoset plastics, Accurate Plastics, Inc. has maintained its lead in the manufacture of industrial laminates by incorporating technological innovation into the improvement of our product manufacturing…
Thermosetting Plastic
A thermosetting plastic is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated. Such a material is also known as a thermoset or thermosetting polymer. Initially, the polymer is a liquid or soft…
What are the Uses of Acrylic?
Due to its transparent properties, lightweight and superior toughness compared to glass, PMMA got popular during World War II. It was extensively used make aircraft windshields, canopies and gun turrets.…
What makes Epoxy Resin versatile?
The term "epoxy", "epoxy resin", or "epoxide" (Europe), α-epoxy, 1,2-epoxy etc. refers to a broad group of reactive compounds that are characterized by the presence of an oxirane or epoxy ring.…
CELLULOSE AND ITS DERIVATIVES
PROPERTIES Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide found in nature. It is a linear polymer consisting of 6-member ether rings (D-glucose or dextrose) linked together covalently by ether groups, the…
WHAT IS POLYVINYL ALCOHOL?
Polyvinyl alcohol, also known as PVOH, PVA, or PVAL, is a synthetic polymer that is soluble in water. It is effective in film forming, emulsifying, and has an adhesive quality. It has no…
Processing of Vinyl Plastic
Some of the main processes include extrusion, calendering, injection molding, stretch blow molding, etc.The intimate mixing of the PVC resin with its associated additives is necessary prior to converting into…
How is PVC manufactured?
Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is produced from the chlorination of ethylene and pyrolysis of the resulting ethylene dichloride (EDC) in a cracking unit. PVC (glass transition temperature: 70-80°C) is produced by…
What is PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride)?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl) is an economical and versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in building and construction industry to produce door and window profiles, pipes (drinking and wastewater), wire…
