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How are plastic bags made?

Oct 6th, 2008 | Category: Science

Plastics bags are made up of polyethylene in its low density form (LDPE). This polythene is derived from natural gas, crude oil and non-renewable sources.
Blown film extrusion or “tubular film extrusion” is one of the most common ways to make a plastic bag. The plastic resin pellets of different types are taken from storage bin [...]



How to clean plastic surfaces?

Oct 2nd, 2008 | Category: Science

Plastics are used in many products. It provides protective surface for countertops and cabinets also. Plastic surfaces can be easily cleaned. Things required to clean plastics are:-
Kitchen cleaner spray
Mild detergent
Warm water
Sponge
Nylon bristled brush
Mild glass cleaner
Soft cloths
Plastics do not absorb stains so it has to be wiped off. First of all mix the detergent with water [...]



How to weld plastic?

Oct 2nd, 2008 | Category: Science

Plastics can be joined or welded together in many ways. One is with electrical welding leister. Generally the plastics products used in cars, bikes and other vehicles are thermoplastics so they can be easily molded or welded. Some manufacturer marks code for material identification like ABS, PP. Leister 100.726 can easily weld the cracks, working [...]



Why is recycling plastic important?

Oct 1st, 2008 | Category: Science

Plastics are used in wide range of things. So it is produced in a very huge amount and its convenience is undeniable. Recycling of plastic is very important because it is made from the oil which will cause the regular depletion of this limited resource. With the recycling of plastic we can save oil and [...]