Anti-Slip Multipurpose Plastics

by Redwood Plastics | Aug 8, 2016 | h78

Slipping is a major hazard. According to the National Safety Council injuries from falls account for 20% of workplace injuries. In many cases, if you’re an employer, you could be liable for damages that can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars. Redwood...

Food-Safe Plastic Bushings

by Redwood Plastics | Apr 27, 2016 | food and beverage, h78, prismagrate, ramp

Bushings are used in all types of manufacturing industries and food processing is no exception. Metal bearings such as roller bearings and bronze bearings are widely used but, as in other industries, plastic bushings tend to perform significantly better than metal,...

When Is A Custom UHMW Extrusion Feasible?

by Redwood Plastics | Apr 11, 2016 | h78

Redwood Plastics regularly receives inquiries regarding custom UHMW polyethylene extrusions. In some cases, an extrusion is the most feasible choice, but in many cases an extrusion may not fit the budgetary requirements, especially for smaller runs. One often...

Redco Anti-Slip Surfacing

by Redwood Plastics | Dec 1, 2015 | PAI, planermill, ramps, truck liners, winterize

Slippery areas at the workplace are a major hazard, that’s obvious but how do you prevent it? There are several options out there from painted coatings, to mats, to replacing the flooring with FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) grating. Sometimes grating and...

New FDA Food Safety Rules

by Redwood Plastics | Oct 13, 2015 | equipment, h78

The U.S. FDA is putting the finishing touches on some major rule changes and the rest of the world needs to take note (read more here). Why? Because these rules do not only affect domestic food but imports as well which must now be held to the same FDA standards. The...