Material Selection for Plastic Fabrication: 7 Critical Factors to Avoid Costly Failures

by Bing Carbone | Jan 16, 2026 | Custom Fabrication, News

Why Materials Matter in Custom Plastic Fabrication In custom plastic fabrication, the material isn’t just a line item—it’s the foundation of performance. Two parts can look identical on a drawing and still behave very differently in service depending on temperature,...

When to Outsource Plastic Fabrication (and What to Look For)

by Bing Carbone | Jan 13, 2026 | Custom Fabrication, News

If you’re looking to outsource plastic fabrication, the right partner can be the difference between a smooth production run and weeks of delays, scrap, or re-quotes. If you’re quoting a prototype, replacing worn components, or moving into short-run production, the...

HYDEX 4101 UD Blue: A Smart Material for Food Safety

by Bing Carbone | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Plastics for Food Processing

HYDEX 4101 UD Blue combines the traditional high performance of engineering plastics with advanced detection additive technology. It keeps the toughness, wear resistance, and chemical resistance HYDEX 4101 is known for, and adds the ability to be seen by modern food...

Medical Grade Plastic Spotlight: ZELUX® GS Polycarbonate (Gamma Stabilized)

by Bing Carbone | Jul 24, 2025 | News, Medical Plastics

ZELUX GS medical grade polycarbonate is distributed by Modern Plastics and trusted in healthcare and surgical applications for its durability, clarity, and sterilization compatibility. What Is ZELUX GS Polycarbonate? ZELUX GS is a medical-grade polycarbonate resin...

Tecatron PPS Shapes: 5 Key Benefits for Chemical-Resistant Machined Parts

by Bing Carbone | Jul 20, 2016 | Industrial Plastics, Materials, News

Last updated: January 2026 What are Tecatron PPS shapes? Tecatron PPS shapes are Ensinger’s stock shapes made from PPS plastic (polyphenylene sulfide), commonly used when teams need excellent chemical resistance, high purity, and stable performance in harsh industrial...