From Resin to Seals: Things You Should Know about Polymer for Industrial Application
Polymer is a durable
material that is used for many industrial applications such as
construction, plumbing and even the automotive industry. Its wide
array of uses is thanks to the fact that it's extremely water
resistant and fade-proof.
Resin
Durable polymer begins from
a humble resin; a clear, liquid product made of plastic. To make the
hardened polymer, the liquid plastic resin is infused with a liquid
catalyst. When these are mixed in the appropriate amount, the
catalyst activates the resin and begins the hardening process.
Curing
Curing refers to the
chemical process that occurs as the resin shifts from liquid to solid
state. Depending on the materials that make up the polymer, the resin
can cure from 48 to 72 hours. In this process, bubbles usually form,
but they can be removed from the final product through the
application of heat.
Polymer
Once the resin has
completely cured, water and a clean, damp cloth can be used to clean
it up. Minor scratches can be rubbed off while the polymer is still
hot. After cleaning, the finished product is now ready to be used as
polymer seals.
Polymer-based
products include credit cards, cookware, liquid absorbing
crystals, take-out containers, and PET bottles.
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