Plastics Compression Molding Manufacturer Produces Parts Stronger Than Steel
Summary
“We’re trying to introduce materials into the rail industry that offer a higher level of performance than metal, carbon, or stainless steel.” The company went to Global Polymer when it wanted to create a new type of blind flange – essentially a cap for the end of a pipe – for use on tank cars.Using a proprietary net-shape molding process for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, or UHMW-PE, the company creates complex parts with characteristics that are stronger than other plastic material.“We’re trying to introduce materials into the rail industry that offer a higher level of performance than metal, carbon, or stainless steel.”The company went to Global Polymer when it wanted to create a new type of blind flange – essentially a cap for the end of a pipe – for use on tank cars.Using a proprietary net-shape molding process for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, or UHMW-PE, the company creates complex parts with characteristics that are stronger than other plastic material.The heavy-duty material is a good fit for agriculture, water and sewage, and manufacturing applications.Founded in 1995, the company operates from a 75,000 square-foot facility with the capacity, tooling and expertise to fulfill national and international orders.