Bushings are used in all types of manufacturing industries and food processing is no exception. Metal bearings such as roller bearings and bronze bearings are widely used but, as in other industries, plastic bushings tend to perform significantly better than metal,...
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Contaminants within the food and beverage industry are an ever-present fear. Being able to identify if a contaminate has entered into production is paramount to avoid costly fines or shutdowns. Redco™ Blue UHMW, Acetal,...
Many plastic materials are approved for use in commercial kitchens and bakeries, packaging facilities, slaughter houses, and bottling facilities. Here is a list of all the agencies and approvals you may need to consider when selecting a material in the USA or Canada....
“You get what you pay for” A phrase of wisdom so widely used it is a cliche but it never hurts now and then to have a reminder of how true that statement is. Recently Redwood Plastics was approached by a large, well-known client in the food processing...
What’s in a color? This fall we started selling Redco™ ZL 900 Blue®. The name sounds “fancy” but it really just refers to standard acetal that we now sell in the color blue. No new properties, heat tolerances, or anything else. So why does this...
We are proud to introduce another impressive plastic innovation! Redwood Plastics now offers X-ray detectable UHMW-PE, Acetal copolymer, and PEEK sheets and rods for machined parts and components used in the food processing industry. The FDA has introduced the Food...
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