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Plastics Compounding 101: Comparing Thermoplastic Materials
A thermoplastic is a plastic polymer that is moldable at elevated temperatures and solidifies upon cooling. It can be heated to its melted point, cooled, and reheated again without degradation.
Plastics Compounding 101: The Art & Science of Custom Plastic Compounding
Plastic compounding is the process of taking basic, raw plastic material and customizing it with various additives to achieve color, property and performance requirements.
New Cold Temperature Impact Polycarbonate at Star
This UL certified PC can withstand extreme temperatures, provides superior impact, and has elevated RTI’s needed for outdoor electrical applications.
Need Materials for Healthcare Applications in Support of the Fight Against COVID-19?
To help in the efforts against COVID-19, the Star team has put together a list of standard products focused on healthcare applications. These plastic compounds cut across our entire material product line, including: ABS FR, ABS GP, PC FR, PCABS FR and HIPS. Many of...
Star Plastics Steps up to Support Community Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
As the needs of the region within its plant footprint continue to grow amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Star Plastics team has stepped up generously in response. Star Plastics was able to leverage its local, national, and international networks to help deliver...
A Letter from Doug on COVID-19
Star Plastics Updates Regarding the Global Pandemic As the COVID-19 is changing the world around us, we believe as long as we all pull together, we will get through and come out stronger. Here at Star, we are committed to the health and wellness of our employees,...