Space Shuttle Challenger and Rubber: A Cautionary Case Study
The space shuttle “Challenger” explosion in 1986 was a seminal moment for many Americans. The launch was shown on live TV and there was a high amount of interest in teacher Christa McAullife being on the flight. The shuttle exploded 73 seconds into the...
Why Choose Silicone Rubber?
Silicone is a remarkable variety of rubber that offers some outstanding properties that can make it the clear choice among competing solutions. Firstly, silicone can handle very high temperatures in operation, up to 230°C (446°F). This allows it to maintain its...
Rubber: It’s Not Just Tires!
When you think of “rubber” what is the first thing that comes to mind? It’s probably car tires, perhaps tires on your bike, but the point is “just tires” for many people. However, rubber is so much more than just tires. Rubber is used...
Industry Spotlight: Aggregate
The aggregate industry is defined by the processing and movement of extremely abrasive wet or dry materials, usually by a network of conveyors. This process may also include equipment to pulverize, shape, clean, or otherwise sort the aggregrates. Due to the abrasive...
Our Prince George Location has Moved and Expanded!
Prince George, BC, Canada – February 1, 2019 –Redwood Plastics and Rubber has moved and expanded their location in Prince George, British Columbia. The new 11,000 sq. ft facility is located at 1977B River Rd, Prince George, B.C., V2L 5S8. This substantially larger...
Not Sure What Rubber You Need? Start Here
Ordering rubber products is easy enough when you know exactly what you need and a defined spec is available. However, what if that information has been lost? The answer is to start at “square one” and work your way up to an optimal solution. To that end...
Weathering and Exposure Concerns
There is unfortunately some misinformation in the plastics world regarding weathering, exposure, and UV-resistance. In some cases where applications go wrong, customers simply did not consider how a certain plastic might handle being exposed to certain environmental...
Industry Spotlight: Construction
The construction industry is a cornerstone customer for Redwood Plastics and Rubber. We supply a vast array of stock shapes and fabricated parts to construction firms across the world. However, there are a few applications that are worth special attention. Dynamex(™)...
Redco™ Switchblade (Belt Scraper / Belt Cleaning)
Redco™ Switchblade™ is an innovated new conveyor belt cleaning system that replaces traditional scraper blades and belt wipers. The patented design uses a re-usable mounting base and a replaceable scraping blade section that can be quickly changed during routine...