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  1. Genesis7753

    Plastic/polymer replacement for stainless steel

    Mike Halloran I have little experience with plastic hydro forming, except for vacuum forming. I was hoping to find a blow moldable plastic or polymer capable of taking a thread strong enough to pressure without failing. That being said I am interested in pursuing any means of doing this in...
  2. Genesis7753

    Plastic/polymer replacement for stainless steel

    IRstuff The current best process is hydro formed stainless steel. This is a very costly part to manufacture in stainless, though very nice, it doubles the cost at which I must sell it to pretty much price me out of the market. In stainless it requires the part be formed in separate halves...
  3. Genesis7753

    Plastic/polymer replacement for stainless steel

    Cowski Must be a blow molded part as it has to remain hollow to carry and distribute liquids. I have considered roto-molding but fear the pressure handling strength will be low.
  4. Genesis7753

    Plastic/polymer replacement for stainless steel

    Btrueblood... This is a manifold for water distribution with an custom shape profile. sizes ranging from around 10 inches in diameter to 22 inches in diameter This part would require 2 high flow threaded fitting ranging in sizes from 3/4" to 1.5" depending on the size and application There...
  5. Genesis7753

    Plastic/polymer replacement for stainless steel

    Hello, I am looking for a plastic to fit my engineering needs. Would like to replace a few hydro formed stainless steel parts with plastic to lower costs. Criteria: Must be a blow molded plastic part Must meet food safe standards minimum, preferred would be food grade. Accept pressures up to...
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