Strongwell Coldweather Applications

by Redwood Plastics | Jan 8, 2014 | Community, winterize

The conditions in Alaska require a product that can stand up to the test of the harsh elements. With Temperatures as low as -80° and winds reaching up to 120 MPH, any material used needs to excel in these conditions. Time and time again, Strongwell products stand up...

Medical Solutions

by Redwood Plastics | Oct 24, 2013 | strongwell

We often discuss the uses of engineered plastics in industries such as construction, mining and sawmills. However, plastics are important in a number of industries that might not come quickly to mind – the medical sector is one. Some of the more popular plastics...

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...

Plastics in Aerospace

by Redwood Plastics | Aug 6, 2013 | belly-pads, engineering

On July 6th 2013 Asiana Flight 214 crashed at San Francisco International airport, resulting in three deaths and several critical injuries. On July 9th the website, www.Plasticstoday.com published an article about how the disaster could have been worse if not for the...

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...