Case Study: Improve Insulation with Redco Cast Nylon
The Situation Based out of Bellingham, Washington, Coastline Equipment is a manufacturer of various food processing equipment. Often incorporating materials such as UHMW and cast nylon from Redwood, Coastline Equipment focuses primarily on processing fish and other...
How We Perform Material Testing
To ensure that our materials meet the requirements and expectations set out by our customers, Redwood Plastics & Rubber conducts a variety of material tests on a per order basis. Our team of experts perform these material tests with precision, care, and...
Tivar® 88 vs. Tivar® 88-2
With a low coefficient of friction and no moisture absorption, Redco™ Tivar® is noted for its performance in promoting the material flow of congested materials. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of UHMW grades such as Redco™ Tivar® is vital for determining...
How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations
Mining is a tough job. From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. While modern advancements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols...
Reducing Maintenance with Polyurethane Pipes: Superior Abrasion Resistance
For mining operations, special attention to piping is needed to keep and maintain operations flowing. It’s not uncommon for metal pipes to leak or break due to significant wear and damage over time, and maintenance managers already anticipate that their metal pipes...
12 Commonly Used Materials for Rubber Extruded Products
What are Rubber Extruded Products? Rubber extruded products are highly popular due to their balance between high build quality and relative ease of production. Rubber extruded products are durable, long-lasting, flexible, and highly resistant to many different...
Improve Roller Durability with Redco™ Urethane
Redwood came into contact with a customer specializing in the custom manufacturing of oil and gas production equipment and storage tanks. This customer provided Redwood with two idler rollers (22” OD) and two drive rollers to examine and quote for a recoat. These...
Pile Driving Cushions for Construction
Redco IRG (impact-resistant grade) nylon pile driving cushions are one of our core products for the construction industry. Unlike regular grades of nylon which are brittle against impacts, IRG nylon is filled with plasticizers and heat-dissipation additives that...
Redco™ Outrigger Pads FAQ
Redco™ Outrigger Pads are one of our most popular products that we manufacture in-house. From construction, power utilities, tree service firms, and green energy installers, Redco™ Outrigger Pads have a proven track record of success for customers in various...