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...
Prevent Leaks and Contamination with Custom Gaskets
What are Gaskets? Gaskets are mechanical seals that fill the gap between two or more surfaces, resulting in a tight, secure seal that prevents liquid and temperature leaks, product loss, or pressure reduction. Gaskets play a vital role in the smooth operations of many...
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...
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...