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July 10, 2025 Plastics Specialist
  1. Plastics in the Automotive Industry6: Plastics are widely used in the automotive field, such as hoods, cooling fans, bumpers and other external parts, as well as car carpets, steering wheels, instrument panels and other interior parts can be made of plastic. Commonly used plastics are polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), polyurethane (PU), etc. PA has high tensile and fatigue strength; PC has excellent impact toughness and good heat and cold resistance; PU foam is commonly used for interior shock absorption. Plastics can reduce the quality of automotive parts by about 40%, and purchase costs by about 40%, achieving lightweight and improving fuel economy.
  2. Plastics in the Packaging Industry7: The packaging industry is an important application area for plastics. Plastic crates made of high-density polyethylene or polypropylene, reusable, lightweight, high strength, moisture-proof and other characteristics, used for commodity circulation turnover. Calcium-plastic corrugated boxes are made of high-filled polyethylene, with good waterproof and moisture-proof performance, and are commonly used for packaging of pesticides and foodstuffs. Polystyrene foam packing box has good heat insulation and heat preservation performance, suitable for aquatic products, fruits and other fresh packaging.
  3. Plastics in the construction industry4The construction industry uses plastics such as polyurethane (PU) and polycarbonate (PC), which can be used to make thermal insulation materials, such as wall insulation, roof insulation, etc., with good thermal insulation and waterproofing, while PC can be used to make structural parts such as exterior wall panels and windows, which are highly transparent, strong, weatherproof and can effectively resist the erosion of wind and rain.
  4. Plastics in the electrical and electronics industry: In electronic and electrical products, plastics are commonly used in the shell, parts and components. For example, ABS plastic due to good overall performance, high impact strength, good electrical properties, commonly used in televisions, computers and other shell production.2.. Polycarbonate (PC) has high transparency and good mechanical properties, and can be used to make cell phone screen protectors and transparent parts for electrical appliances. In addition, polyphenylene ether (PPO) is also commonly used for insulating parts of electronic appliances due to its outstanding electrical insulation and water resistance.
  5. Plastics in the Medical Industry5: Plastics have a wide range of uses in the medical field. Polyethylene and polypropylene can be used to make syringes, infusion tubes and other medical devices with good chemical stability and mechanical strength. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) can be used as an implantable material for artificial joints, pacemaker housings, etc. due to its biocompatibility. Polylactic acid (PLA) can be used as a scaffold material for tissue engineering to help cell growth and tissue repair.
  6. Plastics in the Agricultural Industry: Common plastic films in agriculture, mostly made of polyethylene, are categorized into shed film and ground film. Shelter film is used to build greenhouses to create a suitable growing environment for crops, with good light transmission, heat preservation, moisture retention and other characteristics. Mulch film can be used to cover the surface of farmland to conserve moisture, retain heat, inhibit weed growth and improve crop yields. In addition, plastics can be used to make irrigation pipes, such as PVC pipes, which are corrosion-resistant, abrasion-resistant and have a long service life.
  7. Plastics in the Furniture Industry: Plastics can be used to make a variety of furniture components. For example, polypropylene can be used to make plastic chairs, which are lightweight, strong, weather-resistant and can be used indoors and outdoors. Some transparent plastics such as PMMA (Plexiglas) can be used to make furniture decorative parts, such as tabletop ornaments, lampshades, etc., its transparency is excellent, high strength. There is also polyurethane can be used for foam filling of sofa cushions, which has good elasticity and comfort.
  8. Plastics in the toy industryThe toy industry uses a lot of plastic materials: ABS plastic is often used to make various toy shells because of its good molding and color stability, and can be injection molded to get complex shapes and can be sprayed with a variety of bright colors. Polyethylene is commonly used in the production of some soft toy parts, such as plastic balls, toy hoses, etc., its flexibility is good, high safety, not easy to cause harm to children.
  9. Plastics in the Aerospace Industry: The aerospace field has extremely high requirements for material performance, and specialty engineering plastics have important applications here. Such as polyimide (PI) has excellent high temperature resistance and mechanical properties, can be used to make aircraft engine parts, insulation materials, etc.. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with its high strength, low density and good abrasion resistance, can be used to make aircraft structural components, bearings, etc., which helps to reduce the weight of the aircraft and improve fuel efficiency and performance.
  10. Plastics in the textile industry: Plastics are mainly used in the textile industry for the production of synthetic fibers, such as polyester fibers. Polyester fiber has the advantages of high strength, good elasticity, wear-resistant, light-resistant, corrosion-resistant, etc. It is widely used in clothing fabrics, home textiles and other fields. It can be blended with natural fibers to improve the performance of fabrics, and can also be made into pure polyester fabrics for sportswear, outdoor clothing, etc., with good quick-drying and anti-wrinkle properties.
  11. Plastics in the Household Goods Industry: Plastics are ubiquitous in everyday products, such as a variety of plastic pots, buckets, and tableware. Polypropylene is commonly used in the production of tableware, because of its good heat resistance, can be used in microwave ovens, and non-toxic and odorless, in line with food hygiene standards. Polyethylene can be used to make plastic bags, plastic wrap, etc., with good flexibility and low temperature resistance. PS plastic can be used to make combs, toothbrush handles, etc., its electrical insulation is good, and easy to process molding.
  12. Plastics in the Office Supplies IndustryOffice supplies in many plastic materials, such as plastic folders, file boxes are usually made of PP or ABS, with high strength, not easy to deform, wear and tear, etc., can be very good protection of documents. Plastic pen holders, mice and other commonly used ABS or PC production, ABS comprehensive performance is good, PC has a high degree of transparency and good mechanical properties, can make the mouse more beautiful appearance, and durability.
  13. Plastics in the communications industry: Plastics play an important role in the field of communications. Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) has excellent high-frequency performance and low dielectric constant, and is commonly used to make high-frequency circuit boards, antennas, and other components in 5G communication equipment. In addition, polyethylene can be used to make the insulation layer of communication cables, which can effectively ensure the stability of signal transmission due to its excellent electrical insulation.
  14. Plastics in the Marine Industry: Plastic materials are used in shipbuilding. For example, polyurethane can be used for thermal insulation and waterproof sealing of ships, and its foam material can be filled in the walls of the ship's compartments to provide good thermal insulation, while polyurethane sealant can be used in the seams of the ship's hull to prevent water leakage. Polypropylene can be used to make some small parts on ships, such as storage boxes and handrails, which are water and corrosion resistant.
  15. Plastics in the Military Industry: The military industry has extremely stringent performance requirements for materials, and plastics are used accordingly. Special engineering plastics such as polyarylether sulfone (PSF) with high temperature resistance, radiation resistance, high strength and other characteristics, can be used to manufacture military equipment in the insulation components, high temperature parts. In addition, some plastic composite materials can be used to make the shell of military equipment, not only to reduce the weight, but also to provide a certain degree of protective performance.
  16. Plastics in the bathroom industryPlastics are widely used in sanitary ware: PVC is often used to make water pipes, floor drains, etc. It is highly corrosion-resistant and can adapt to humid environments. Acrylic (PMMA) can be used for the production of bathtubs, washbasins, etc., with high transparency, beautiful, easy to clean and so on. PP can be used to make some parts of the bathroom cabinet, such as drawer pulls, partitions, etc., good water resistance, not easy to deform.
  17. Plastics in the sporting goods industryPlastics are used in many places in sporting goods. For example, tennis racket, badminton racket frame is often made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, this material is high strength, light weight, can improve the performance of the racket. pvc can be used to make sports flooring, has good abrasion resistance, anti-skid and elasticity, can effectively protect athletes from injury. In addition, plastics can also be used to make the liner or shell of basketballs, soccer balls and other balls, as well as some parts of fitness equipment.
  18. Plastics in the New Energy Industry: There are important uses for plastics in the new energy sector. In lithium batteries, polypropylene, polyethylene, etc. can be used to make battery diaphragms with good insulation and microporous structure, which can prevent the positive and negative electrodes from direct contact, while allowing lithium ions to pass through. Modified plastics can be used in the battery component shells of new energy vehicles, requiring flame retardant, high strength and other properties to ensure battery safety. In addition, plastic encapsulation materials are also used in solar photovoltaic modules, which play a role in protecting battery cells and improving light transmission.
  19. Plastics in the 3D Printing Industry: A variety of plastic materials are widely used in 3D printing technology. The common ones are polylactic acid (PLA), which has good biocompatibility and degradability, good printing performance, suitable for beginners, and commonly used to print some daily necessities and models. Acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene copolymer (ABS) printed products with high strength and good toughness, can be used to print some functional parts. There are also nylon (PA) materials, printed parts with wear-resistant, oil-resistant and other characteristics, suitable for the manufacture of mechanical parts, molds and so on.
  20. Plastics in the Landscaping Industry: Plastic can be used in a variety of scenarios in landscaping. For example, plastic fences are made of materials such as PVC, which are corrosion-resistant, brightly colored, and resistant to rust, and can be used for boundary fences in gardens and parks. Plastic flower pots are often made of polypropylene or polyethylene, which are lightweight, durable, and available in a variety of shapes and colors. In addition, some plastic simulation plants are also commonly used in landscape decoration, with realistic, not easy to wither, low maintenance costs and other characteristics.

 

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