Dip molding and coating is used for all sorts of every-day items like electronic, plumbing, automotive and medical components. And did you know we’ve been dip molding and coating items for thousands of years? While dip molding and coating looked a lot different in 3000 BCE than it does now, we wouldn’t have any dip
We are surrounded by electricity. From our lights to our TVs, we hardly ever enter a room that’s not powered, in some form, by electricity. Part of what makes the lights turn on are the wires, fittings, connectors, and other components used in our electronics. While some of these components are made out of metal,
There are lots of different processes that companies can use when producing plastic and rubber parts. But two of the best processes available are dip molding and dip coating. Dip molding is a process that involves the dipping of a mandrel into liquid polymer to create a new plastic product. Dip coating on the other
There are many U.S.-based companies that, unfortunately, choose to do all of their manufacturing overseas. While there are some benefits that come along with taking that approach, there are also several benefits of manufacturing in the U.S. Here are some of the benefits that companies enjoy when they manufacture their products in the U.S: It
When you call on a company to provide products for you, you want to know that the company takes quality and customer satisfaction very seriously. One way to see just how seriously they take those things is by finding out if they’ve received certification from the International Organization for Standardization, which is better known as
Do you have an idea for a molded plastic part that you would like to create for your company? One of the simplest ways to bring that idea to life is to use a process called dip molding. Dip molding can be utilized to create everything from medical connectors to spring reinforced tubes out of
Plastics are used in just about all walks of life, and there are a variety of different industries that have benefited greatly from finding innovative new ways to incorporate plastics. But you could make the argument that no industry has benefited more from plastics than the medical industry. Techniques like dip molding have made it
Taking steps to protect the natural environment is something that is increasingly important to many people and businesses. After all, we only have one planet. It just makes sense for every person and business to take part in protecting our shared environment. At Piper Plastics, we recognize that protecting the environment is both good for
Plastic Manufacturing Trends for 2018
Plastic continues to be one of the most popular materials in the world when it comes to manufacturing. Plastic manufacturers are finding all kinds of new ways to incorporate plastic into the mix. And there are so many manufacturing trends in 2018 that involve plastic. Check out some of those trends below. Medical technology is
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