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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 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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Last Updated: March 2026 Medical plastic material selection should begin early in the design process. When engineers, buyers, and manufacturers are choosing plastics for medical applications, they need to consider more than part geometry alone. Sterilization method,...
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...