(Newswire.net — December 10, 2013) Anaheim, CA — Plastic is the term that covers a huge range of materials, generally produced from petrochemical base or plant based components. Most plastic materials are manufactured by the large chemical companies, and are made of a combination of base materials to make ‘plastic’.
Plastics are used in almost every industry and can be made in an unlimited range of sizes and shapes. While the number of plastics made is in the 1,000’s, the plastic sheet, rod and tube industry encompasses about 80 main plastics base materials. These 80 plastics are produced in a wide range of sheet sizes, rod diameters and tube sizes. This industry also produces a limitless range of profiles, cross-sections and extrusion shapes and sizes.
The Plastics industriy is a specialized industry, and the materials have very unique and varied physical properties. The process of choosing the proper plastic material for a given application can be difficult for a novice to navigate. Knowing the materials is just the beginning, you must also know what can be produced to fill your need.
The answer is to call on an expert. The Plastic Mentor Blog is just the place to start. This blog has dozens of articles covering most of the plastic materials and many of the common applications. These articles were written and supported by Industrial Plastic Supply, and information from the IAPD (The International Association of Plastic Distribution). The IAPD has been a leader in the support and education of the entire supply chain in plastic sheet, rod and tube.
So, who Are These ‘Plasticologists’?
The team behind Plastic Mentor is the same group of ‘Plasticologists’ from Industrial Plastic Supply of Anaheim, CA; a leader in supplying plastic materials since 1975. The average experience level of the client support team is 14 years, and the field consultants have an average of 25 years of experience.
If you want to learn how to ride a horse, choose someone that has already learned to ride a horse. In the world of plastic sheet, rod and tube, the experience level of the Plastic Mentor team is second to none.
Knowing the proper plastic material is just the beginning. Picking the correct material is critical, but so is the manufacturer and supplier of the materials. Any factory that has an extruder can make a plastic shape. The best suppliers have more than just a good piece of equipment; they also have the experience and the professionalism to produce a high quality plastic sheet or rod. Producing a plastic sheet too quickly will result in a plastic that has a very high residual stress level. This residual stress means that when you cut or machine the sheet, it is apt to warp or twist immediately, releasing this internal stress.
The world’s best manufacturers and suppliers are also members of the IAPD, and adhere to the code of conduct set forth by the IAPD. Members of the IAPD constantly work to improve the quality of finished products, base materials, consistent quality of products and industry education.
When you are in the need of a plastic material, go directly to a leader in the industry, and member of IAPD for over 35 years; go to www.plasticmentor.com
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