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Why Are My Plastic Parts Failing at Weld Lines?
If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most
Plastic Skylight Breaking Causing Injury
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How Can I Determine If The CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Was Installed Properly?
Is it possible to detect fire sprinkler installation defects?For the CPVC plastic pipe installation
How Do I Choose The Right Plastic For My Part?
How should you choose the right plastic for your part? There are literally hundreds of different
Why Are My Injection Molded Parts Failing?
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What Can Weaken Plastic?
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics
What Can Dissolve Plastic?
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics
How Does Plastic Decompose?
The most common cause of plastic parts to weaken is exposure of the plastic to sunlight. Plastics
Does Plastic Ever Go Away?
Generally, it takes many decades for plastics to degrade in the environment. Plastics degrade by
Why Does Plastic Crack Over Time?
The two main reasons why plastic parts crack over time is due to natural aging and from exposure to
At What Temperature Does Plastic Become Brittle?
The strength of plastics decreases at cold temperatures. For example, polycarbonate (PC) is an