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The Use of Plastics in Household Appliances

Although you may not see nor directly handle plastic gaskets and seals, these components are critical to the functionality and longevity of many devices you use every day. They eliminate leakage pathways between items, making everything from temperature control to equipment operation possible.

At Preferred Plastics, we specialize in the manufacture of standard and custom plastic…

Accidentally discovered almost two centuries ago when a flask was exposed to sunlight, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has revolutionized the way people live, work, and play. Versatile and economical, it has become one of the world’s most widely used thermoplastic polymer.

PVC has improved or made possible an enormous range of consumer and industrial products,…

Strong, lightweight, and moldable, plastics improve the performance, convenience, and safety of thousands of products we use every day. Plastics that make up carpets, window trim, and exterior siding keep us comfortable, whereas components in portable electronic devices let us access the Internet or communicate with family and friends on the go. Plastics in sports helmets and bullet-proof vests…

Plastics are a vital asset that often provides functionality other materials can’t easily or economically replace. While synthetic plastics are usually cheaper, lighter, safer, and stronger, they don’t mix well with nature.

Biodegradable plastics are a way to keep the enormous advantages of conventional plastics while mitigating their disadvantages. As a leading turnkey plastic…

From space devices to bulletproof vests and prosthetic limbs, plastics are a vital component of technological advancement and manufacturing innovation. Crucial to any cutting-edge product is the performance of the materials from which it’s made. The co-extrusion process is an emerging way to manufacture plastics for demanding applications.

Producing better-performing and longer-lasting…