There are a number of methods to weld thermoplastics, which include hot gas (air) hand welding, and hot gas (air) extrusion welding. In the following, hot gas (air) hand welding and hot gas (air) extrusion welding are being addressed since…

HDPE material displays improved performance characteristics in a variety of piping applications. In addition, the material is UV stabilized and ideal for use in demanding outdoor applications. It retains its properties between -220°F and 1…

If your temperature requirements range up to 500º F (260º C), PTFE Tubing (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) is the recommended choice. It resists “melt-off” by soldering irons when making terminations. Because of its excellent dielectric propertie…

Thread seal tape (also known as PTFE tape or plumber's tape) is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film for use in sealing pipe threads. The tape is sold cut to specific widths and wound on a spool, making it easy to wind around pipe threads…

CPVC pipe is produced from a specialty blend of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride material with unique physical properties desirable for piping applications (i.e., improved impact resistance and good fire resistance capabilities). Pipe grade …

Non-stick cookware has been popular because, well, it's non-stick -- very convenient to use and clean. But it also emits toxic fumes when overheated. Environmental Working Group recommends that you choose safer cookware to reduce the risk …

Vinyl tubing is clear and flexible and provides an economical means of fluid transfer in a variety of applications. PVC tubing exhibits excellent elongation and drape. It is typically used for lower pressure applications and for OEM design…

PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), a high performance engineering thermoplastic, offers chemical and water resistance similar to PPS (PolyPhenylene Sulfide), but can operate at higher temperatures. The general purpose grade is unreinforced and o…

Polycarbonate rod is a semi-transparent thermoplastic that exhibits extraordinary impact resistance and excellent electrical properties. In addition, its low moisture absorption rate and good chemical resistance make it an extremely versat…

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a flexible or rigid material that is chemically nonreactive. PVC offers excellent corrosion and weather resistance, is a good electrical and thermal insulator. and very durable. PVC is the most widely used membe…

Clear marine grade PVC film is very flexible and durable. It has been specifically developed for outdoor use as windows, whether on dry land, near water or on watercraft. This PVC film can be sewn through but it is also tough enough to sta…

PVC tubing exhibits excellent elongation and drape. It is typically used for lower pressure applications and for OEM designs with complex tubing pathways. Several grades of flexible PVC tubing, include: Standard: optically clear, odorless,…

DuPont has developed patented technology for the compounding and processing of fluoropolymer foam resins. The foam process involves the continuous injection of a gas such as nitrogen directly into an extruder filled with molten resin. A sp…

Industrial Grade Tubing provides extended service in a wide variety of applications, without weakening or cracking, and can withstand extreme temperatures from -75°F to 275°F. Typical applications for Industrial Grade Tubing include causti…

PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) is a fluorocarbon-based polymer also known throughout the industry as Dupont’s brand name Teflon®. Several other manufacturers make their own brands of PTFE which can often be used as substitute material. Thi…

PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a fluorocarbon-based polymer, is also known by Dupont’s brand name Teflon® and also as Furon’s brand name Rulon®. It is commonly used in its virgin (unfilled) state. Virgin PTFE is capable in its own right, …

PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) a fluorocarbon-based polymer, is also known by Dupont’s brand name Teflon®, and commonly used in its virgin (unfilled) state. Unfilled PTFE, the most common form, is extremely soft and formable and it is ofte…

Virgin PTFE is capable in its own right, but when fillers, such as metal, are added, it enhances the material wear and deformation characteristics to more fully exploit their unique combination of chemical, physical and electrical properti…

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a known solid lubricant and when used as a filler improves the tribology properties (wear and friction resistance) of a broad range of base polymers. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) offers the best chemical re…

Virgin PTFE is capable in its own right, but when fillers, such as carbon, are added, it enhances the material wear and deformation characteristics to more fully exploit their unique combination of chemical, physical and electrical propert…