Plastic Extrusion Blog
Glass-Filled Thermoplastics: A Smart Alternative to Aluminum in Extrusion
At PBS Plastics, we are committed to delivering high-performance extruded tubing, parts, and profiles that meet the needs of industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. A key part of our success in our 30+ years of operation is the use of glass-filled...
The Essential Guide to Plastic Medical Tubing
In healthcare, the reliability of every component of your medical equipment can make a life-saving difference—especially in medical tubing. Medical tubing plays a critical role in patient care, from fluid management to medical devices. Choosing the right material is...
The Benefits of Using Nylon for Extruded Tubing
In materials engineering, few substances offer the versatility and reliability of nylon, a synthetic polymer that has revolutionized countless industries since its introduction. Developed by DuPont chemist Wallace Carothers in the 1930s, nylon burst onto the scene as...
PBS Plastics presents Core Products at Converter Expos
President of PBS Plastics, Andy Salach, is ready to go at the Converter Expo South on Feb. 23rd, 2022, in Charlotte NC (Booth 59). He is sharing samples and expertise about one of PBS's most popular products: extruded plastic cores. Also find Andy on April...
Polysulfone Tubing: Versatility based on resistance
PBS Plastics manufactures a wide range of high-performing Polysulfone Tubing for medical device, food & beverage, filtration, household, plumbing, electrical, construction and automotive industries. Polysulfone (PSU) (PSF) is a semitransparent, heat-resistant,...
Problem-solving Success for Lumber Industry Customer
Every day, PBS Plastics draws on its ever-expanding team’s commitment to positive customer experiences in order to proactively anticipate—and connect—every customer’s needs with a custom solution. Recently, a high quality lumber supplier, Abenaki Timber Corporation,...
What is the Difference between Plastics Extrusion and Injection Molding?
How do you determine what type of plastics manufacturer you should work with to design your custom plastic part? Forming plastic parts for industrial, commercial or medical uses requires different processes depending on the shape required and application of the...
Highlight Material: NORYL™
PBS Plastics is pleased to offer custom tubing and profiles extruded from NORYL™. Beneficial characteristics of NORYL™ include, low mold-shrinkage, low water absorption, excellent dimensional stability and…
Polycarbonate (PC)
PBS Plastics offers both tubing and profiles extruded from Polycarbonate (PC), a thermoplastic with characteristics that make it ideal for making Electronic…
PBS Facility Expansion and New Equipment Investment
PBS Plastics continues our commitment to excellence, growth and exceeding customers’ needs with the recent completion of a multi-phase, two-million dollar expansion including facilities and…
Plastic Cores in your Process: Winding Continuous Product
Plastic Cores for Winding and Converting PBS Plastics has been manufacturing plastic cores for use in the film, tape, textile, paper, and packaging industries for over 25 years. PBS Plastics manufactures plastic cores that: Are waterproof and remain moisture-free Have...
Polysulfone (PSU)
PBS Plastics is pleased to offer custom tubing and profiles made from Polysulfone (PSU), a versatile thermoplastic with characteristics that make it ideal for applications in medical devices, sterilization equipment, beverage processing, industrial separations, and...