Ultra detectable plastics are becoming the go-to material in the food and beverage industry. As safety regulations tighten and global food producers look to minimize contamination risks, these innovative materials are helping manufacturers reduce recalls,...
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How VESTAKEEP PEEK 3D Printing Medical Devices Are Revolutionizing Healthcare
VESTAKEEP PEEK 3D printing medical devices are revolutionizing modern healthcare. From spinal implants to personalized surgical tools, this material offers a lighter, biocompatible alternative to metal — and is now being used in 3D printed solutions...
Medical Grade Plastic Spotlight: ZELUX® GS Polycarbonate (Gamma Stabilized)
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...
Why Cast Nylon Is the Smart Choice for Heavy Industry
Why Cast Nylon Is the Smart Choice for Heavy Industry Cast nylon for heavy industry is quickly becoming the material of choice in demanding environments like construction, mining, pulp and paper, and food processing. In these high-stress settings, material selection...
Engineering Plastics in Pharma: Precision Materials for Life-Saving Innovation
Engineering plastics in pharma are transforming the way drug delivery devices, diagnostic tools, and fluid handling systems are designed. Materials like PEEK, Ultem®, and PVDF deliver high performance, FDA compliance, and biocompatibility essential to modern...
High-Performance Plastics Powering the Semiconductor Industry
The semiconductor industry demands precision, cleanliness, and reliability. Every process—from wafer fabrication to final testing—relies on advanced materials that can withstand aggressive chemistries, high temperatures, and static-sensitive environments....
Food-Grade Engineering Plastics for Processing Equipment
In the food industry, choosing the right materials is critical—not just for performance, but for safety and compliance. At Modern Plastics, we supply food-grade engineering plastics that meet FDA, USDA, and EU regulations while performing reliably in food processing...
HYDEX 4101 UD BLUE PLASTIC
HYDEX 4101 UD Blue combines the traditional high performance plastic characteristics of toughness, wear and chemical resistance, with new detection additive technology, to create the most versatile engineering plastic yet designed for the food industry. HYDEX 4101 is...
ENSINGER’s TECATRON PPS Shapes are Improved…!
Better Physical Properties & Suitable for Food Contact July 2016 - Ensinger now has new & improved TECATRON PPS stock shapes for industrial applications. While TECATRON PPS has always exhibited particularly good chemical resistance and high purity, this...
TECATRON® PPS, from Modern Plastics
TECATRON PPS is a high-performance thermoplastic manufactured by Ensinger and distributed by Modern Plastics, that combines good mechanical properties with excellent thermal and chemical resistance properties. There is no known solvent that dissolves TECATRON PPS at...
TECAPET™ Semi-Crystalline Ideal To Replace Metal Parts In Food Industry Applications
TECAPET semi-crystalline polyester stock shapes produced by Ensinger, Inc. and distributed by Modern Plastics, prove to be an ideal replacement for metal parts in many food industry applications. TECAPET exhibits excellent wear and chemical resistance along with good...
Picking The Right Plastics (Medical) for Design
Device manufacturers have a number of criteria to consider when selecting plastic materials. High-performance plastics are the natural choice not just a single reason, but a combination of features and benefits. These plastics should be selected during the design...