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Professional Plastics - Plastic Fabrication - 2021

DuPont Vespel® polyimide shapes (Sheets, Rods, Tubes, Parts) are produced from advanced polymers developed by DuPont. Vespel® polyimide combines High-Temperature Performance, Natural Lubricity, Dimensional Stability, Chemical Resistance, Creep Resistance, and more.   

Vespel® does not outgas or melt at any temperature & performs well in vacuum applications, even in extremely low cryogenic temperatures.

Vespel® polyimide is available in five standard grades: 

Vespel® SP-1 - Unfilled. Maximum strength & elongation. Lowest modulus & thermal conductivity. Optimum electrical properties. 
Vespel® SP-21 - 15% graphite (by weight). Enhances inherent wear resistance, improves long term thermal stability. 
Vespel® SP-22 - 40% graphite (by weight). Gives low coefficient of thermal expansion. Maximum creep resistance. 
Vespel® SP-211 - 15% graphite and 10% TEFLON® fluorocarbon resin (by weight). Lowest static friction. 
Vespel® SP-3 - 15% MoS2 (by weight). Best wear performance in dry environments. 

For the full-range of Vespel products, visit https://www.professionalplastics.com/Vespel  or call (888) 995-7767.

 

Covid 19 Protective Products (PPE) Now Available from Professional Plastics

Plexiglass COVID Barriers & Medical PPE for Virus Protection.  Professional Plastics is responding to the US Government call for additional development of PPE products to be used for Covid 19 Protection. We deeply sympathize with those who are suffering from this unfortunate outbreak and are working hard to manufacture and distribute a full-range of products to the reduce the spread of coronavirus. 

We are supplying Clear Medical Face Shields, N95 Face Masks, KN95 Face Masks, Surgical Face Masks, Gloves, and Gowns,  as well as, Plexiglass Sneeze Guards and Barriers for Hospitals, Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Schools, Government, Retail & Service Establishments.   

We also manufacturer student and teacher desktop barriers for schools.  These products will help us safely restart our economy and protect our friends and families. 

PPE items are stocked and fulfilled through our 20 locations nationwide. These products are available in different models to fit each customers' specific needs and budgets. 

To Order Online, visit: https://www.professionalplastics.com/Covid-19-Protection

Professional Plastics acquires Adapt Plastics & Hi-Tech Polymers of Loves Park, Illinois

Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently acquired Adapt Plastics, Inc and Hi-Tech Polymers LLC of Loves Park, Illinois from founder Larry Phippen.  Established in 1974, Adapt Plastics is a distributor and fabricator of precision machined plastic parts used in food processing, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, and material handling industries.

Adapt Plastics offers CNC turning, milling and routing services for machining of prototype, custom, low-volume and small run plastic parts.  High-quality single or multiple machining processes are available for a variety of needs, with tolerances down to +/-.001" achieved on turn diameters up to 18", and bar diameters up to 4".  Parts up to 60" x 36" may be milled, and parts up to 22 foot x 5 foot may be routed.

Hi-Tech Polymers is a molder of rigid and flexible cast urethane parts.  HTP offers complete molding & fabrication services using RTM, low-pressure injection & vacuum casting.  Urethane elastomers are available in molded durometers from 10A thru 80D in both Ether & Ester with dual durometer molding, inserting & pigmenting to color.  Specialty materials include FDA filled systems, PTFE, bronze, moly & UV inhibitors.

For more information about Adapt Plastics and Hi-Tech Polymers, please visit www.adaptplastics.com or call Chris Kietzke at (858) 637-2801

Professional Plastics Opens New Warehouse Service Center In Carrollton, Texas

Professional Plastics, Inc. has expanded it's presence in the Dallas/Forth Worth area with the opening of a new 35,000 square foot warehouse service center in Carrollton, Texas. 

The new location at  2060 Luna Road, Suite 120 Carrollton, TX stocks a broad range of engineering plastic shapes (Plastic Sheets, Rods, Tubing and Films). 

Stock materials include: Delrin®, Nylon®, PEEK, Acrylic, Plexiglass, Polycarbonate, PVC, PP, HDPE, UHMW, Teflon® PTFE, Turcite®, Vespel®, Meldin®, Torlon®, Semitron®, Ultem®, Kynar® PVDF, Laminated Phenolics & more. 

The company provides in-house stock shape conversion including precision-cutting services.

For more information, contact Erik Vanover (Sales Manager) at (214) 575-5400 or e-mail sales@proplas.com .  Product may also be ordered online at www.professionalplastics.com

50 Uses for Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets, Rods & Tubes

Plexiglass acrylic is a glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Plexiglass offers high light transmittance and can be heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.

Acrylic is  technically a polymer chain of PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate).  This thermoplastic resin is produced in basic shapes such as sheets, rods and tubes which are often used as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. The material was developed in 1928 and was first brought to market in 1933 by the Rohm and Hass Company, under the trademark Plexiglas.  In sheet form, it has since been sold under many different names, including Acrylite®, Lucite®, and Optix®. Plexiglass acrylic is produced in basic shapes by three different manufacturing processes: Cast, Extruded & Continuous Cast.

PMMA is an economical alternative to polycarbonate (PC) when extreme strength is not necessary. Additionally, PMMA does not contain the potentially harmful bisphenol-A subunits found in polycarbonate. It is often preferred because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost. Non-modified PMMA behaves in a brittle manner when loaded, especially under an impact force and is more prone to scratching than conventional inorganic glass, but modified PMMA can achieve high scratch and impact resistance.  It can also be coated with special abrasion-resistant coating as supplied in Acrylite® AR

Plexiglass is also available extruded rods, cast rods, extruded tubes, cast tubes, and a variety of profiles shapes such as square bar rectangular bar, triangle bar, J-Bar, Z-Bar and W-Bar.  These shapes are used to fabricate various point-of-purchase displays and store fixtures.




50 Common Uses for Plexiglass:

Safety Glazing	Signage	Picture Frames	Impact Shields	Display Cases
Display Stands	Table Tops	Backlit Signs	Light Fixtures	Storm Windows
Domes	Aquariums	Bus Shelters	Designer Glass	Windshields
Instrument Dials	Sight Glasses	Skylights	Museum Cases	Mirrors
Store Fixtures	Light Boxes	Aircraft Canopies	Photo Backdrops	Furniture
Light Diffusers	Face Masks	Shelving	Patio Glass	Optical Lenses
Sound Barriers	P.O.P. Displays	Exhibits	Brochure Holders	Test Fixtures
Video Screens	Collection Boxes	Trophies/Awards	Water Tanks	Podiums
Arena Shields	Speaker Boxes	Acoustic Shields	Countertops	Medical Shields
Food Storage	Marker Boards	Menu Boards	Retail Advertising	Motorcycle Fairings

For more details on plexiglass visit Professional Plastics Website, or call (888) 995-7767