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 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...
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...
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...
Modern Plastics is a "Premier Distributor" for Ensinger and stocks "food grade" plastic materials - www.modernplastics.com Ensinger Engineering Plastic stock shapes have been an accepted and growing alternative to metals for machining parts in the Food Industry for a...
by Bing Carbone Modern Plastics proudly carries top-quality plastics from Covestro, formerly Sheffield Plastics. They have created the ultimate solution in building security and protection from intrusion or assault. Depending on the product selected, Hygard bullet...
Application solutions from Covestro Application Safety-hardened entrance for high school Background In the wake of recent events, school safety has become a critical topic. Facilities have taken measures to protect the occupants during school hours installing...
Last updated: January 2026 What is Ultem plastic (PEI)? Ultem plastic is a trade name commonly used for PEI plastic (polyetherimide), a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for heat resistance, stiffness, and electrical properties. Engineers often choose...
Modern Plastics Application development for medical devices requires knowledge of material properties to support function, chemical compatibility with sanitizing cleaners and sterilization methods, as well as issues of biocompatibility based on intended use. Material...
Bayer MaterialScience to be called Covestro Flotation planned by mid-2016 at the latest Patrick Thomas, CEO of Bayer MaterialScience, introducing the new brand of the company. Leverkusen, June 1, 2015 – Bayer has announced that the new name of its MaterialScience...
Pity not the science-fiction protagonist, for he (or she) leads quite the coveted life. With an arsenal of mind-boggling technology at his disposal, the sci-fi hero’s world is a harmless, watered-down microcosm of manageable events—sans challenge, chaos and...
by Bing Carbone A division of Bayer MaterialScience, Sheffield Plastics furthers the limits of polycarbonate products with incredible strength and resistance to environmental factors like heat and UV rays. They take the polymers that form traditional polycarbonate and...