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TECAPEEK: 7 practical spec tips for engineers

TECAPEEK: 7 practical spec tips for engineers

by jvbdesigns | Mar 9, 2026 | Materials, High Performance Plastics, Material Selection

TECAPEEK is often evaluated when teams need a high-performance polymer for demanding environments and repeatable builds. But “TECAPEEK” alone isn’t enough to quote accurately—performance depends on grade, exposure conditions, and how you specify the supply format...
Valox plastic: 7 practical selection tips

Valox plastic: 7 practical selection tips

by jvbdesigns | Mar 9, 2026 | Material Selection, Engineering Plastics, Materials, News

Valox plastic is often chosen when teams need consistent performance, dimensional stability, and a clear path to repeat ordering—especially for parts tied to electrical, industrial, and documentation-driven programs. The challenge is that “Valox” gets used as...
7 Practical Delrin vs Acetal Differences

7 Practical Delrin vs Acetal Differences

by jvbdesigns | Mar 5, 2026 | Materials, Engineering Plastics, Material Selection, News

Delrin vs Acetal is one of the most common material questions we hear from engineers and procurement teams—because the names are often used interchangeably, while real-world requirements are not. The right choice depends on grade, environment, tolerance targets, and...
Medical device material traceability: 7 practical tips

Medical device material traceability: 7 practical tips

by jvbdesigns | Mar 4, 2026 | Medical Plastics, Materials, Safety & Compliance

Medical device material traceability is one of the fastest ways to reduce risk in medical programs—because it connects what your team orders to what your team can prove. When traceability is defined early, procurement can request the right documentation, quality can...
Tecatron PPS Shapes: 5 Key Benefits for Chemical-Resistant Machined Parts

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...
Acetal Products Explained: 6 Key Differences (Copolymer vs Homopolymer)

Acetal Products Explained: 6 Key Differences (Copolymer vs Homopolymer)

by Bing Carbone | Jan 16, 2016 | Materials, News, Plastics Machining

Last updated: January 2026 What are acetal products? Acetal (often called POM plastic) is widely used for machined components that need low friction, good wear resistance, and tight tolerances. In industrial purchasing and engineering, “acetal products” typically...
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