BASF Raises Prices for Plastic Additives and Nylon 6 Up to 20%

Plastics are inherently flammable, which is why manufacturers routinely incorporate flame‑retardant additives to meet safety regulations and protect consumers. Flame‑retardant plastic additives are specialized compounds that inhibit, suppress, or delay combustion. They are most effective during the

Fiber‑reinforced plastics (FRPs) combine high‑strength fibers with polymer matrices, yielding composites that outperform standard plastics in tensile strength, stiffness, and thermal resistance. Performance gains are dictated by fiber properties, matrix chemistry, fiber volume fraction, and alignme

When engineers select a plastic for a specific application, the first reference is the material data sheet. These sheets, widely available online for most plastics, compile essential values for physical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. They also disclose the ASTM, ISO, or UL test met

At Craftech, we engineer plastic bearings from a wide range of high‑performance materials. Some deliver superior performance for demanding applications. When selecting a material for a high‑performance bearing, three stand out: Vespel®, Torlon®, and Fluorosint® (mica‑filled PTFE). Below we examine w