If you work as an electrician, engineer, or other field of science, it’s likely that you’ve either heard of or come into contact with heat shrink tubing. Primarily utilized to protect electrical wires, heat shrink tubing can help prevent fires,...
As most people know, scientific research is dedicated to the discovery of new and improved products or procedures for the benefit of mankind. Unfortunately, developing said improvements often places scientists and engineers in potentially dangerous positions, working with powerful tools...
When encountering a term such as fluoropolymer, it’s hard to image how complex of a name could belong to an extremely common product. By definition, flouropolymers are simply a type of thermoplastics. This means that at some point in the...
Fluoropolymers are unique among other plastics on the market for their versatility and unparalleled properties. Their ability to resist corrosion, withstand extreme temperatures, tolerate high amounts of electrical voltage, and provide non-stick surfaces have made them a suitable solution for...
Air conditioning, power plants, petroleum refineries, combustion engines and more – all of these have a vitally important part in common. Not sure what that is? That’s fine, what they have in common is a device called a heat exchanger. ...
When most people think about uses for PTFE tubing, a lot of different things come to mind. Some people think about air conditioners and other HVAC units because they use durable tubing that can withstand drastic temperature changes. Others think...
What are fluoropolymers? Although the term may sound complex, they play an important role in many products that we depend on every day. In fact, you've probably used a product that was made from a fluoropolymer without even realizing it....
ETFE has been called a material of the future, and for good reason. Technically known as ethylene tetrafluoroethlyhene, ETFE functions as one of the most advanced variations of fluoropolymer, and in turn, presents individuals who work with it a variety...
