Plastics & Rubber White Papers

Teflon Tubing: What You Absolutely Need to Know
Description: Key facts about Teflon® tubing are presented in this paper, providing a complete understanding about various types of fluoropolymers and their properties. The mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), FEP... More
Publisher: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2010-03-11

UV Properties of Plastics: Transmission & Resistance
Description: Detailing the damaging effects that ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have on plastics, this paper presents methods of providing resistance to those effects. Concepts of UV radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum are detailed, explaining the main... More
Publisher: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2010-03-11

Plastics in a Metal World
Description: The many advantages of using plastic components as replacement for traditional metal products in innovative applications are presented in this paper, which includes several examples of effective design and integration of plastic into various parts... More
Publisher: McClarin Plastics, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-09-10

McAlpine Dam Hydraulic Oil Spill
Description: This paper details how C.I.Agent Granules helped speedily cleanup the oil spill in McAlpine Dam after a broken pipe released approximately 45 gallons of hydraulic oil into the water. It describes the benefits offered by C.I.Agent Granules that... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2009-04-29

Early Supplier Involvement - The Power of Alliance
Description: Stating the need for keeping pace with rapid technological and materials development for realizing efficient product development initiatives, this paper outlines the necessity to tap into a supplier's capabilities allowing an access to innovative... More
Publisher: McClarin Plastics, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-03-01

Tooling Press Release
Description: This paper comprises of an interview conducted by TPR with Jack W. Sparacio, Precident & CEO of Plastics Engineering and Development, Inc. (PEDI), and Sales Manager Dick Manson. It provides an insight into PEDI's core competencies, and its... More
Publisher: PEDI - Plastics Engineering & Development, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-01-30

Warranty
Description: This white paper focuses on the quality aspects of Shakespeare Composite Structures fiberglass-reinforced composite poles, which are resistant to rot, rust, and extreme temperatures, and meet lighting, distribution, and transmission needs. It... More
Publisher: Shakespeare Composite Structures
Release Date: 2008-10-06

Systematic Approach to Designing Plastic Spur and Helical Gears
Description: A systematic approach to designing plastic Spur and Helical Gears is presented in this paper, which includes a gear design example and points out the many variable involved when designing plastic gears. It emphasizes the benefits of using a... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-29

Applying Elemental Gear Measurement to Mold Modification of Molded Plastic Gears
Description: Application of elemental inspection and elemental gear measurement to mold modification of molded plastic gear is explained in this paper, providing specific examples. It details the gear molding process along with various factors that influence the... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-16

Material Integrity in Molded Plastic Gears and Its Dependence on Molding Practices
Description: The goal of this paper is to provide knowledge to both end users and molders of plastic gears on the crucial role that the molder has in determining the final quality of a plastic molded gear. With molded plastic gears, the practice of relying on... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-16