Flame-Retardant Plastic Materials

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Flame-retardant plastics are treated plastic materials that resist burning and are non-flammable to a certain standard or classification. Typically flame-retardant plastics are treated with an additive to prevent the burning and dripping of particles, depending on the flame-retardant classification. Plastic Design Inc. delivers innovative plastic solutions for various industries, including flame-retardant plastics. We offer several […]

2021 Polypropylene Product Pricing Changes

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Due to significant market fluctuations, we will be forced to increase our prices on Polypropylene fabricated products. The Global Economic Conditions (COVID-19 Pandemic and the February Winter Storms crippling the Oil and Gas Industry in the Gulf) has significantly affected supply chain and raw material manufacturing. In addition to the decline in production, The US […]

The Pipe Fusion Welding Process

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Pipe fusion welding is used for many applications across a wide range of industries. At Plastic Design, Inc., we offer a variety of plastic welding services, including numerous pipe fusion welding capabilities. Our state-of-the-art 30,000-square-foot facility combined with over 40 years of experience grants us the resources and capabilities to perform top-quality welds while meeting […]

Guide to Thermoplastic Welding

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Over the past several decades, thermoplastics have become increasingly popular across industries. Thermoplastic welding allows manufacturers to create complex, intricate joints in thermoplastic components with durable molecular bonds that are more reliable and effective than more traditional mechanical fasteners and adhesives. Welded components can be joined into a single product quickly and efficiently, creating a […]

What You Need to Know About Extrusion Welding

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At Plastic Design Inc., we specialize in the manufacture of plastic products and systems. Armed with extensive manufacturing experience and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, we have what it takes to deliver solutions to customers in some of the most demanding industries. We offer turnkey solutions—including design, fabrication, and on-site support services—to ensure the product or system […]

Plastic Design, Inc. COVID-19 Efforts Highlighted by Bentley University

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Daryl Flynn, President of Plastic Design, Inc., was recently highlighted in an article by his alma mater, Bentley University, for the company’s efforts in supplying medical frontline workers with personal protective equipment (PPE). Read an excerpt below: Unlike other alumni who are running into production roadblocks due to a lack of materials amid the pandemic, […]

The Complete Guide to Tank Fabrication

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Tank fabrication is the production process from designing large industrial tanks through assembling the tanks and their associated hardware or accessories. Tank fabrication can incorporate an extensive variety of design software, specifications, materials, production methods, and testing procedures, and each manufacturer specializes in distinct methodologies. For example, some manufacturers focus on traditional carbon or stainless […]

COVID-19 Update from Plastic Design, Inc.

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The COVID-19 virus is increasing in its global reach, and as it does, Plastic Design, Inc. is proactively implementing measures to protect our employees and continue to provide uninterrupted service to our customers. We are following the guidelines from the CDC, we have taken the following preventative measures at our facility: We have an abundance […]

Classifications of Biological Safety Cabinets

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Biological safety cabinets (BSCs)—sometimes simply called biosafety cabinets—are enclosed hoods or workspaces that vent hazardous biological materials, pathogens, and contaminants to keep them from coming into contact with people, work samples, and the environment. A HEPA filter is generally used to pull dangerous particles out of the contaminated air. Three classes of biosafety cabinets are […]

Acrylic Machining vs. Polycarbonate Machining

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At Plastic Design, Inc., we specialize in designing and fabricating products from acrylic and polycarbonate. We use cast rods, sheets, tubes, and custom forms to manufacture a wide range of finished products in both materials. Acrylic and polycarbonate serve as the two most frequently used clear plastics, with both materials offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. […]