Polyether vs. Polyester

by Redwood Plastics | Oct 2, 2013 | polymer

Polyurethane is a versatile material available from eraser soft to bowling ball hard and suits a variety of applications from dipper door blocks to deadplate to lubricated bearings. Critical to the properties of the urethane is whether it is polyether or polyester...

Armored Plastics

by Redwood Plastics | Jul 22, 2013 | h78, plastics solutions, thank you

Plastics offer many advantages over metals and wood in a variety of applications. Many plastics are both chemical and corrosion resistant and absorb little moisture leading to a longer lifespan, lower maintenance downtime and reduced costs. By the nature of their...

The Glazings

by Redwood Plastics | Jul 8, 2013 | Borotron, Homepage Slides, uhmw

We encounter plastics everyday of our life; however, engineering plastics tend not to be seen by the public often. An exception would be our plastic glazing materials: polycarbonate and acrylic. These clear materials are an impressive combination of engineering-grade...

Are you protected?

by Redwood Plastics | May 28, 2013 | belly-pads, ramps, uhmw

Safety is one of the most important concerns on any job site. That’s why it’s mandatory that anyone on a site wears a hard hat. These plastic protectors are the ubiquitous symbol of safety, and are trusted all over the world as an effective way to protect...

High-Performance Solutions For Sawmills

by Redwood Plastics | Apr 26, 2013 | sawmills, uhmw

The timber processing industry is the core of Redwood Plastics. To serve the industry with performance plastic solutions was the reason Redwood Plastics was formed and 42 years later those industries remain our core. Some sawmill solutions we offer are fairly common...