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...
How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations
Mining is a tough job. From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. While modern advancements in personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols...
UHMW vs. PTFE
There are few questions we dread more than the customer asking about a PTFE truck liner. While the error is understandable – in natural form both UHMW polyethylene and PTFE are white colored plastic, if PTFE were ever used as a truck liner the cost would be many 10s...
Saddle Up
Plastics solve a number of problems including wear and abrasion, but many engineered plastics are also corrosion and moisture resistant, which can benefit applications in wet or damp environments as well, such as pipe supports. Pipe supports for large diameter piping...