Creating plastic products from several raw materials which include polymers and additives is the process of plastic manufacturing. Plastics are Polymers, where plastics tend to be harder than polymers. Plastic is a synthetic polymer that helps to meet your needs. Each polymer has distinct characteristics with some common features like lightweight and strong, petroleum based, resistant to chemicals and so on.

Plastic Manufacturing Companies in Dubai

For cost efficient benefits several products are now converted into plastic and polymer materials. Manufactured polymers are also called thermoplastic polymers as they can be heated and reformed again and again which helps them to be recycled and reused. Plastic has changed the way of life from industries to our homes with unique and vast applications.

All plastics are not alike; each possesses unique properties. In a world full of Plastics, let's take a look at different types of polymers. There are Seven different classifications of polymers which include Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polycarbonate and Engineering Plastics.

Polyethylene

Polyethylene or polythene is the most common plastic which is flexible and transparent with good moisture barrier properties mainly used for packaging like plastic bags, plastic films, bottles, toys, adhesives etc.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is similar to polyethylene but slightly harder and more heat resistant. Its uses range from Domestic applications like plastic packaging to Industrial application like in fibres and textiles. 

Polyvinyl Chloride

Polyvinyl Chloride is a fabric which is resistant to water as well as a lightweight, durable good insulation material. It is mainly used in pipe applications along with flooring, roofing, fashion and footwear applications and so on.

Polystyrene

Polystyrene is transparent extensively used plastic used for applications from food packaging to electronics protections. It is a non biodegradable polymer used in food industries as trays, bowls, containers etc.

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Polyethylene Terephthalate is a strong synthetic fibre with high strength to weight ratio and it doesn’t react to food and water. It is mainly used in packaging, thermal insulation, fabrics and the textile industry. Its Recyclable property makes it an important part of our everyday life. It is one of the most commonly used thermoplastic polymers in the world.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a transparent thermoplastic which is strong and durable and used extensively in 3D printing. Nowadays it is used to manufacture glasses and has a wide range of industrial applications which makes it stand out as one of the fastest growing Engineering Plastics and is relatively environment friendly.

Engineering Plastics

Engineering Plastics exhibits heat resistance, good mechanical characteristics with flexibility. Being lightweight and its low friction qualities make it excellent for machining. It is mainly used in applications like machine guards, marine applications and more.

Furthermore Polymer is classified as Plastics divided as thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics such as polyethylene and polystyrene can be molded and remolded simultaneously whereas thermosets cannot be reprocessed upon heating. 

Polymer Industry in Dubai

Polymer processing creates more opportunities in cost savings by minimizing the final process. Because of the varying structure each polymer has unique properties which exhibit different uses. Polymers can be both man made and a natural process.