What Is Thermoplastic Elastomer? The Shape-Shifter of Materials
By Tim Browning on Sep 25, 2025 12:30:00 PM
What is thermoplastic elastomer? If you've ever wondered about the versatile materials that make everything from soft-grip power tools to flexible phone cases possible, you've come to the right place. Thermoplastic elastomers are revolutionising manufacturing across industries, and un …
How Is HIPS Plastic Made? The Plastic That’s Got More Flex Than You
By Tim Browning on Sep 11, 2025 12:30:00 PM
What Does HIPS Plastic Stand For? HIPS plastic stands for High Impact Polystyrene, a thermoplastic material that's become essential in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing. But what is HIPS exactly, and why has it become so popular across industries?
What Are ABS Plastics? Not Just for LEGO—But That’s a Start
By Tim Browning on Aug 21, 2025 12:30:00 PM
When you pick up a LEGO brick, you're holding one of the most successful applications of ABS plastics in manufacturing history. But what are ABS plastics exactly, and why did this material become the gold standard for everything from toys to automotive parts?
What Is Polymer Powder Used For? The Fine Print of Plastics
By Tim Browning on Aug 7, 2025 12:30:00 PM
What is a polymer powder? Simply put, polymer powder is prime polymer pellet that has been pulverised through a specialised milling process called micro-grinding. This process transforms standard plastic pellets into fine particles, typically sized at around 1000 microns, using differ …
What Is Plastic Regrind? Giving Old Plastics a Second Spin
By Tim Browning on Jul 23, 2025 12:30:00 PM
Want to learn more about plastic regrind and how it can benefit your production? In this blog, we explain what plastic regrind Is and why it’s an important tool for achieving consistent colour, performance, and sustainability in plastics. Do any children nowadays build model planes us …
What Is Masterbatch? The Real Reason Your Plastic Isn’t Fifty Shades of Grey
By Tim Browning on Jul 9, 2025 12:30:00 PM
While it’s perfectly possible to apply a paint finish to plastic parts as you would with metal or wooden components, a big advantage of plastics is the ability to skip this step by colouring them during the manufacturing process.