Fun Facts About Dip Molding and Coating
Dip molding and dip coating are almost identical processes which both create new plastic products and enhance existing ones. Although you may not realize it, you likely use products made via these processes quite often. In fact, there’s a lot you might not know about these two processes. So, here are some fun facts about […]
The Difference Between Dip Molding and Dip Coating
You may be unfamiliar with the terms “dip molding” and “dip coating” but chances are you have used some type of tool or device that was at least partially made using these processes. Even if you have a passing familiarity with the terms, you may not know exactly what the difference in definition is between […]
Common Items Made Using Dip Molding
While you may have never heard of the dip molding technique, you’ve almost certainly used a product that was made via this process, perhaps as recently as today. Dip molding is a process where a mandrel is dipped into a liquid polymer to create a plastic product with a specific design. This process tends to […]
The Many Benefits of Plastisol Dip Coating
When you’re looking for a protective material to add to your tools or products, while also getting the comfort you require, consider plastisol dip coating. Plastisol dip coating is a coating that can be placed directly over a dipping mandrel (the item you want coated) and will form an extremely tight bond with your product. […]
3 Things to Know About Dip Coating
The list of everyday appliances that are dip coated are endless. Medical equipment, electrical appliances, even military-grade items are all dip coated. However, if you’re planning on getting some of your equipment dip coated, there are some things to know before you do: Dip coating is very similar to dip molding Dip molding is a […]
Problems Dip Coating and Dip Molding Solve
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 […]
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 […]
Piper Plastics Focuses on Quality and Customer Satisfaction
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 […]
Piper Plastic Cares About the Environment
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 […]
How to Create a Custom Dip Molded or Dip Coated Part
When you look at dip molded stethoscope tubing or a dip coated plumbing fitting, you probably don’t think about the process that goes into making it. There is a thorough development process behind every custom dip molded or coated part – a process that ranges in time from hours to weeks. Here at Piper Plastics, […]