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Most plastics are based on the carbon atom and the groups of atoms which are used are then called monomers. Monomers are then combined by a chemical polymerization mechanism to form polymers (Plastics).
By varying the combinations of monomers, that ultimately have different properties and characteristics, manufacturers can produce plastics with endless different and advantageous property variations.
When combined, monomers are all the same, the resulting polymer is called a homo-polymer plastics and when a combination of monomers are used, the resulting polymer is called a co-polymer plastic.
Polymers that continually soften after re-exposure to heat and then return to their former condition when allowed to cool are called thermoplastics. Polymers that are irreversibly set during heat or curing processes and will not re-soften are called thermosets. Approximately 92% of all Engineering Plastics are thermoplastics, although Tufnol is a thermoset.
Most Engineering Plastics products are manufacturer in one of two ways, either by extruding, which involves melting granules stored in a hopper and then by using a large screw forcing the material through a die to a shape. Or casting, which is a process which often means simply pouring the polymer into moulds. This latter process allows for the production of much larger products.
Please browse our website for more information about Direct Plastics and our range of Engineering Plastics then contact us on 0114 256 0889 to speak to one of our team or e-mail us on sales@directplastics.co.uk.
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