Underground Mining Solutions – VYPUR™ and BURNGUARD™
Involved in North American mining? You know the hassle it can be to get MSHA approved materials at times. Polyurethane and UHMW are workhorses in the mining industry and MSHA need not be a barrier any longer… VYPUR™ FRAS is a high-performance elastomer grade of...
Impact-Resistant Mirrors For Mining
Edit February 2020: This product is a short-term solution meant to replace OEM mirrors for a few days or weeks until the OEM mirrors can be replaced. The issue is the mirrored surface scratches and de-laminates easily. This product was intended as a short term...
Mining for Safety with Plastics
(Angela Rodenburgh | December 2013/January 2014 | The IAPD Magazine) The mining industry faces some unique challenges when it comes to safety. Working conditions are often harsh, meaning the materials that are used need to stand up to vigorous demands....
MINExpo 2012: Bringing Redwood to You
Day 3 is starting at MINExpo 2012 and it has been a great experience so far. Our booth was designed to have the distinct Redwood Plastics look and feel and it has been very well received. Take a look at our setup. However, you probably don’t have the chance...
Plastics Makes Maintenance in Mining Easier
As pictured above, haul trucks and shovels used in mine sites have assigned numbers on all sides of the equipment. Currently made of aluminum and coated in reflective adhesive, these numbers are up to two feet tall and are typically tacked on with rubber-backed...