Glass bead and glass fiber are both valuable additives in plastic resin with subtle differences that are important to note when specifying a glass filler in engineering applications. Glass beads, when added to plastic resins, can enhance the material's properties,...
Plastics Profiler
Plastics Profiler – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, ABS plastic, is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic whose main features are impact resistance, rigidity, high gloss, and low cost compared to other engineering resins. ABS resins are used in a variety of applications including automotive, appliances, construction, electronics, and business machinery. ABS is a terpolymer formed by the polymerization of acrylonitrile and […]
Plastics Profiler – 40% Glass-Mineral Filled Nylon
40% Glass/Mineral Nylon is a composite material made by combining nylon resin with glass mineral fibers. This material has several benefits that make it a popular choice. AGS calls this material FPA6240-200 and uses it in a variety of applications. Firstly, 40% Glass Mineral Nylon offers excellent strength and stiffness. The added glass mineral fibers […]
AGS Plastics Laboratory Upgraded with Investment of DSC
A Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) has been added to the tools to help us with quality control with suppliers, in house, and any troubleshooting.
Plastics Profiler-Polypropylene Copolymer
Polypropylene copolymer is a crystalline thermoplastic that starts with polymer grade propylene with 1-7% ethylene monomer added during bulk polymerization. Comonomer content and molecular weight distribution can be controlled in the reactor allowing for a wide range of grades and properties typically noted for the following: Chemical Resistance Low Temperature Impact Strength Lightweight Processability Price […]
Plastics Profiler-High Impact Polystyrene
High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is an amorphous thermoplastic made up of polystyrene and butadiene copolymer.
Plastics Profiler ABS+PC Blends
ABS+PC are blends of the amorphous engineering thermoplastics, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC). ABS+PC is similar in many ways to its component resins, but combines the mechanical and thermal properties of polycarbonate with the processability and economy of ABS.
Polyethylene By Density
Polyethylene is the largest volume thermoplastic used today. Polyethylene is available in a variety of grades that have a wide range of properties and are classified according to density.
Material Line-Up: Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66
Glass fiber reinforced Nylon is a material often used to replace metal due to its higher strength to weight ratio. While Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 offer similar benefits there are distinct differences that should be taken into account when selecting between the two grades.