Nylon vs. Polyurethane: Which Material is Right For Your Application?
As a leading supplier and distributor of performance plastics for various industries, Redwood offers a wide range of materials in various grades, types, and profiles. Two of our most popular materials, polyurethane and nylon, are often confused with each other as both...
Prevent Food Contamination with Redco™ Neptune™
Product contamination is an ever-present worry for businesses operating in the food and beverage industry. Not only can food and beverage contaminants result in injury or serious illness for consumers, but they also affect businesses tremendously in the form of costly...
Food-Safe Plastic Bushings
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,...
Because No Food is Blue
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,...
USDA, FDA, 3-A Dairy and Food, NSF & CFIA – Understanding the Difference
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....