Port Plastics

Port Plastics supplies all types of thermoset composite shapes, including tubes, sheets, and rods. All Port Plastics thermoset composites meet and exceed National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Mil-Spec standards. This week, we focus on Canvas Grade C (Mil-I-24768/16 Type FBM).  Some characteristics:  Canvas Grade C is the mechanical grade of Canvas Phenolic  Used in mechanical and structural applications  UL Flammability rating is 94-HB  Maximum operation temperature is 125˚C  Ease of machining relative to glass products  Excellent wear resistance  Cost-effective material Typical applications for Grade C Phenolic are spacers, gears, piston rings, pulleys, rotors, tabletops, rollers, washers, sheaves, and gaskets. Port Plastics can supply this material in standard stock shapes as well as CNC machined, cut to size, and sanded to your exact specifications. Contact your #PortPlastics representative today for more information on #CanvasGradeC! #Phenolic #ThermosetComposites

What an incredible day with General Manager Trish (Patricia) Dossett and the fantastic #PortSanDiego team—Justin Lee, Kris Shed, MIKE RUSSELL, Joe Galicia, Kaitlyn Schwab, and Marisa Colleter—who joined forces to make this open house a success for our customers and friends! We’re grateful to our amazing partners from AZ Polymers , Röchling Industrial, and Ensinger Inc., who showcased their expertise and support, and joined us in celebrating a fabulous 50 years in San Diego.   This celebration was more than an event; it was a testament to the strength of our collaborations and a vision for a bright future built on a legacy of growth! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this open house unforgettable. Here’s to continued innovation, partnership, and success!   Check out the highlights from the day and contact us at 858-552-0801 or sandiego@portplastics.com for your material needs! #PortPlastics #SanDiego #PortSanDiego #OpenHouse #50Years #50YearsInSanDiego #Celebrating50Years

Today, we honor Dru Deiner on his 20th anniversary with Port Plastics Seattle! Dru has been a cornerstone of our team, wearing multiple hats and excelling in each role. Beyond his expertise in sales and multiwall products, Dru is our steadfast Quality Manager, ensuring we maintain our AS9100 certification standards. His commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail are integral to our success.   From General Manager Sonia Rossman: "Dru’s unwavering dedication, expertise, and quality-focused approach make him invaluable to our team and to our customers. His impact over the past two decades has been profound, and we’re grateful to have him with us."   Dru’s commitment extends beyond the workplace. His daughter, Ella Deiner, was recognized as a North American Plastics scholarship recipient last year, underscoring the values of learning and growth that Dru holds dear.   Thank you for 20 incredible years, Dru! #ThankYouDru #PortPlastics #PortSeattle

Learn more about our latest acquisition and the additional material solutions and capabilities we now offer ⬇⬇⬇ #LMC #LMCPlasticsource #PortPlastics

Port Plastics supplies all types of thermoset composite shapes, including tubes, sheets, and rods. All Port Plastics thermoset composites meet and exceed National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Mil-Spec standards. This week we focus on Paper Phenolic, which is a paper-based phenolic with grades XX (Mil-I-24768/11 Type PBG) and XXX (Mil-I-24768/10 Type PBE) as the standard material types.   Some characteristics:  Lowest-cost thermoset composite material  The “X” grade is for punching/contact us for availability  UL Flammability rating is 94-HB  Ease of machining relative to glass-based composites  XXX is the better of the two for moisture absorption   Brownish material with no discernible weave pattern Typical applications for both are washers, insulators, sleeves, fixtures, jigs, breaker arms, terminal strips, breaker plates, spacers, etc. Port Plastics can supply this material in standard stock shapes as well as CNC machined, cut to size, and sanded to your exact specifications. Contact your #PortPlastics sales representative today for more information on Paper Phenolic.

A conveyor system constantly needing maintenance is disruptive to production. Chain guides, drive sprockets, and wear strips can create unwanted friction, leading to excessive drag. Excessive drag requires increased power to keep things moving. Swapping out worn components can be difficult, expensive, and untimely. Let’s look at a few performance benefits plastics provide for conveyor systems. PLASTICS REDUCE WEAR – Selecting the optimal material improves the life of wear components, outperforming metals by as much as 20x. PLASTICS REDUCE FRICTION – Lower friction means increased efficiency and reduced electricity costs. PLASTICS ARE CORROSION-RESISTANT – They do not rust or decay, unlike metals. PLASTICS ARE LIGHTWEIGHT – Reducing component weight decreases overall conveyor drag force. PLASTICS ARE NATURALLY LUBRICATE – Many plastics have self-lubricating qualities, which makes them ideal for complex conveyors. Port Plastics brings together the wide range of critical physical properties needed, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions for their applications. Trust Port Plastics for all your conveyor system needs! Click here https://lnkd.in/eSjCtwi9 for more information, or contact your sales representative today! #ConveyorSystems #Plastics #Maintenance #Efficiency #Production #Engineering #PortPlastics #Innovation#Manufacturing

Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years of Port Plastics San Diego! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, October 24th as we celebrate five decades of business in San Diego. Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: 5985 Pacific Center Blvd. #201, San Diego, CA 92121 TAKE NOTE REVISED SHIPPING & RECEIVING HOURS: --Morning: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM --Afternoon: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Come and celebrate this incredible milestone with us! We look forward to sharing this special day with you. To help us prepare for your attendance, please express your interest by emailing Trish (Patricia) Dossett at tdossett@portplastics.com, and we’ll send you an RSVP confirmation. #PortPlastics #PortSanDiego #OpenHouse #Celebrating50Years

Discover the perfect blend of durability and clarity with our extensive range of polycarbonate mirrors at Port Plastics! Whether you're designing for demanding environments or need a robust material for your next project, we have the ideal solution ready to ship. Transform your ideas into reality with materials you can trust. Don't wait—contact us now and let us help you find the perfect polycarbonate mirror for your needs! Explore our inventory and order today at https://lnkd.in/egz9yacu or contact your sales representative directly! #PolycarbonateMirror #PortPlastics #IndustrialDesign #EngineeringPlastics

Industry expert Scott Williams addresses - The effect of IC chip miniaturization on plastic requirements - in this week's #SemiconScott #TechnicalArticle! Port Plastics understands the Semiconductor Industry's unique needs and direction in machinable plastics; we provide unmatched industry knowledge to our customers. Contact your sales representative for support, or visit https://lnkd.in/d899Zx5t for the full article! #PortPlastic #SemiconductorIndustry #IndustryExperts

Port Plastics offers all composite thermoset grades in tubes that meet and exceed NEMA and military specifications. We offer materials such as G-10, G-11, FR4, G-3, G-5, G-7, G-9, and phenolic (paper, linen & canvas) with value-added services such as finished, cut-to-size or CNC-machined parts based on your specifications. For more information, contact your Port Plastics sales representative today! #PortPlastics #CompositeThermosets #CompositeTubes