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What Are Laminate Floors?

What Are Laminate Floors?

Descripción: What Are Laminate Floors?     Once installed mainly as a type of economy flooring, Laminate Flooring still firmly holds its place as inexpensive, functional flooring. But they have even moved into higher-end homes that once would have installed nothing but solid hardwood or engineered wood flooring. Laminate floors look better, perform better, and feel better underfoot than ever before. All of this popularity may beg the question: What are laminate floors in the first place?     Basics of Laminate Floors     Laminate floors are a hybrid floor covering consisting of a particleboard wood base topped by an image layer and a transparent wear layer. Laminate floors are a popular type of floor covering for homes' living areas, kitchens, dining areas, bedrooms, hallways, and other areas that are not subject to excessive moisture. HDF Laminate Flooring was invented in 1977 by the Swedish company Perstorp. This firm landed on the idea of using up waste wood projects by subjecting those products to intensely high pressure, heat, and binding chemicals, then turning the result into usable floor coverings. Since that time, many other manufacturers such as Dupont, Mannington, Armstrong, and Shaw now make laminate floors.     Laminate Floor Materials     Laminate floors are sometimes called laminate wood floors, though they are wood only in two respects. First, the laminate floor base consists of pressed chipped wood particles. Second, the top has the appearance of real wood due to the accurate image layer—essentially a well-rendered photograph of wood encased in a clear, durable wear layer.     Aggregated wood particles are subjected to high pressure to form sheets. These sheets have a photorealistic image of wood or stone added to the top, and this image is covered with a wear layer. The wear layer, a durable, thin, clear plastic sheet, is the linchpin between the delicate lower layers and exterior elements such as moisture, UV rays, and scratching.             Wear Layer: MDF Laminate Flooring is a surface layer of two thin sheets of paper impregnated with melamine. This top-most surface layer is a hard transparent type of plastic sheet that is impervious to dogs, chairs, high heels, and other common damaging elements.                     Image Layer: Even when viewed close-up laminate flooring can look realistic. This is due to the laminate's photographic-quality image of real wood underneath the wear layer.                     Base Layer (Core): Under the wood-grain photograph is about a half-inch of wood-chip composite. Any type of wood chip product is inherently susceptible to water damage. Laminate flooring's base is considered to be dimensionally stable, but only to a certain degree. It will stand up against some water, but only if this water is quickly removed.             What Is Vinyl Flooring?     Vinyl Flooring is a type of synthetic flooring that provides great benefits and it is extremely versatile. It is somewhat similar bares similarities to linoleum flooring and is considered one of the most popular choices in wet areas such as bathrooms and cooking areas.     They are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) along with a few other compounds added to allow them to have the desired hardness, whilst still being flexible. The top layer is made up of a urethane-based coating. It provides durability and stability because of its water-resistant and stain-resistant properties. In recent times, companies have been trying to improve the safety and econ-friendliness of vinyl floorings, where they try to materials that are organic and do not emit harmful chemicals.     Improvements over the years have resulted in a variety of attractive, economical, and affordable that give you countless ways to fit your choice to other elements of your interior design. Now there are newer and improved versions which include luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) and luxury vinyl planks (LVP). They come under the umbrella term called luxury vinyl flooring (LVT). It has many variations which include dry back (waterproof and has thermal stability), loose lay (no need for adhesives due to heavy back of fiberglass) and, PVC click (utilizes a click system).     Another type lesser-known type is known as vinyl composition tile (VCT) which contains limestone powder to increase its durability. It contains lesser amounts of vinyl but in the long run, it requires higher and more continuous maintenance.     What makes Vinyl Flooring so popular and unique?     Let us take a look at why vinyl flooring is in demand – not only in housing areas but in commercial and industrial places as well.     1. Tuff Shield technology.     Vinyl SPC Flooring has a top layer of protection formed by Tuff Shield technology. This technology serves to safeguard the vinyl floor and allow it to resistant to scratches. This contributes to the vinyl flooring’s durability and allows it to maintain its longevity for a long time     2. Dimensional Stability     Now let’s delve into the insides of the vinyl flooring. The middle layer is what provides the stability that allows for the installation of the flooring.     This dimensional stability is what helps the material to retain its original shape, especially when it has been subjected to harsh environmental changes,     3. Locking Mechanism for ease of installation     Lastly, the locking mechanism that the vinyl planks have allows for the flooring to stay locked against each other when it has been installed. This prevents it from opening up or for moisture to seep into the flooring quickly, making it highly durable, and water-resistant.

Fecha de Publicación: 02-03-22

Are Sustainable Hangers All They’re Cracked Up To Be?

Are Sustainable Hangers All They’re Cracked Up To Be?

Descripción: Are Sustainable Hangers All They’re Cracked Up To Be?     What’s the problem?     The sad reality is that 85% of hangers end their life in landfill. In the US, everyday over 15.5 million plastic, wood and wire hangers are thrown away, resulting in 8 billions every year. In the UK 100 million Plastic Hangers are discarded each year. So, what is the industry doing about it?     Brands are starting to get to grips with this challenge and are looking at ways of replacing hangers, particularly those pesky plastic ‘garments on hangers’ otherwise known as GOH (garments transported on hangers from factory to store) that are made from plastic and represent a huge part of the overall volume of hangers discarded each year.     Made predominantly from expanded polystyrene, or polycarbonate, plastic hangers not only depend on fossil fuels for their raw material and production but take an estimated 800-1,000 years to breakdown. They also leach nasty chemicals including carcinogenic benzene, found in polystyrene and Bisphenol-A, a hormone disrupter, into groundwater. They can also cause havoc for wildlife; with animals getting hangers caught around their necks, legs and wings.     Plastic waste is pants     Removing hangers should always be the first step. Does underwear need to come on Plastic Clothes Hangers? Customers don’t think so, going by some tweets that made the headlines in the UK. After receiving underwear in the post from British retailer Marks & Spencer, one customer exclaimed “What on earth is anyone supposed to do with these?” while another said “Just had some undies delivered and each one came on an unnecessary, plastic, individual hanger. Lovely items, but when will you stop this wasteful practice?”.     For a long time, most (if not all) cutting boards were made of wood. But at some point people began using plastic cutting boards. The idea was that they were easier to clean (and sanitize), and therefore were safer.     But in the late 1980s, a UC Davis researcher named Dean Cliver – the de facto godfather of cutting board food safety – decided to investigate whether plastic cutting boards really were safer. Answer: not really.     Plastic Chopping Boards, Cliver found, are easier to sanitize. But cutting on them also leaves lots of grooves where bacteria can hide. Wood is tougher to sanitize, but it’s also (often) tougher in general – you won’t find as many deep scratches in the surface.     In addition, researchers have discovered that the type of wood your cutting board is made from also makes a difference.     “Hardwoods, like maple, are fine-grained, and the capillary action of those grains pulls down fluid, trapping the bacteria – which are killed off as the board dries after cleaning,” says Ben Chapman, a food safety researcher at NC State. “Soft woods, like cypress, are less likely to dull the edge of your knife, but also pose a greater food safety risk,” Chapman explains. “That’s because they have larger grains, which allows the wood to split apart more easily, forming grooves where bacteria can thrive.”     Portable Plastic Drying Racks are a great option for small apartments and homes where there is no outdoor space to air-dry clothing items. As Air drying is one of the safest techniques for drying most clothes, a drying rack is a must in every home. These racks come in a variety of shapes and sizes along with folding and expanding mechanisms that make them truly versatile. Depending on personal preference, users also choose the materials of the rack as designs are available in wood, steel, aluminium, plastic and acrylic. For outdoor drying like a palcony, materials that can withstand the scorching sun for a long time are preferable. For drying clothing y oors, plastic and acrylic racks would work too. For burchasing the perfect drying rack for your home, consider the number of clothing you will be drying at once. For a heavy load, sturdy design is a must. Residents living in space crunched apartments can opt for a wall-mounted design that serves the ourpose without hogging floor space.     Plastic Preservation Boxes can be used for the storing of a wide array of different items, and storing clothing and other important items in plastic storage containers is a good way to prevent them from being exposed to mildew and moisture. If any moisture gets into a plastic storage container prior to sealing it closed, however, then mildew can grow and thrive without you being any the wiser. In this article we will outline a few simple steps that will help prevent mildew from growing in your plastic Food Storage boxes.     It is extremely important to make sure that your items are clean and dry before storing them away. Any dirt left on your belongings can easily cause scratches if left on for too long. Clothing and upholstery that get put in storage while damp can attract mould and moisture, and metals and woodwork can rust or rot. Properly cleaning and drying all of your items before storing them will prevent this from happening.     Melamine is a nitrogen-based compound used by many manufacturers to create a number of products, especially plastic dishware. While melamine is widely found in many items, some people have raised safety concerns that the compound could be toxic.     Is it safe? The short answer is yes, it’s safe. When manufacturers create plasticware with melamine, they use high heat to mold the substances. While the heat uses up most of the melamine compounds, a small amount does usually remain in the Plastic Dinner Plates, cup, utensils or more. If melamine gets too hot, it can start to melt and potentially leak into food and drink products.

Fecha de Publicación: 02-03-22

What are fluoroplastics and why use them?

What are fluoroplastics and why use them?

Descripción: What are fluoroplastics and why use them?     Fluoroplastics may not be widely known, but in many ways, they are the superheroes of the plastics industry, and incredibly strong.     What are fluoroplastics?     A normal plastic polythene molecule consists of a carbon chain with hydrogen atoms attached. Yet in fluoroplastics, hydrogen atoms are replaced with fluorine atoms, which dramatically changes their properties.     PTFE, FEP, PFA and other fluoropolymers have non-stick characteristics, very high resistance to chemicals and solvents, very high electrical resistance, and incredibly, are ideal for use in very low and very high working temperatures from -200°C right up to +260°C.     By adding extra fillers to the mix, such as carbon, graphite, anti-static and ceramic, it is possible to boost these exceptional properties even further! Find out more about our Fluoroplastic Tubes.     Fluoroplastic applications     Typically, fluoroplastics do not melt, so they need to be processed using special tooling and techniques.  But once this is done, there are many different industries that PTFE, FEP and PFA can be used into great effect.     Being able to function in extremely high temperatures and non-corrosive to all acids, fluoropolymers are often used to make gaskets, vessel linings, pump interiors, washers, rings, seals, spacers, dip tubes and well-drilling components.     Fluoroplastic Films are well used in heated processes within manufacturing and laboratory test environments. In electrics, they are used as excellent insulators for wire and cable wrapping. Being inert, they can be used for chip manufacturing and encapsulating heaters.     Their non-toxic, completely smooth surface means that they are also often used in the medical and pharmaceutical, food and drink, and cosmetics industries, as microbes just cannot gain a foothold.     Silicone Rubber comes in a variety of forms, adhesives, sealants, moulding rubbers for reproduction, encapsulants and potting compounds for electronics and coatings.     Silicone polymers are usually flowable liquids which are cured to form a flexible silicone elastomer or rubber. Additives provide additional characteristics such as adhesion, colour, thermal conductivity to mention a few. Silicone rubber is especially resistant to high temperatures and attack from moisture or chemicals.     As silicone sealants they are widely used in the construction industry with excellent adhesion to glass and ceramics and plastics.     In electronics they are used as adhesives, encapsulants and coatings providing high temperature resistance and being increasingly used for thermal transfer in high power or heat generating applications.     What is Viton?     Viton Rubber is a brand name of DuPont for its synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer, commonly used in O-rings and other molded or extruded products. This family of elastomers comprises copolymers of terpolymers of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and vinylidene fluoride (VDF or VF2), vinylidene fluoride (VDF) and hexafluoropropylene (HFP) as well as perfluoromethylvinylether (PMVE) containing specialty polymers. DuPont were the first to really market this family of materials, so Viton has become the most commonly associated name with this fluoropolymer family. There are four families of Viton polymers, and the fluorine content of these most popular Viton grades varies between 66 and 70%. The main grades are A (Dipolymers of VF2/HFP), which has a fluorine content of 66%; B (Terpolymers of VF2/HFP/TFE), which commonly used for seals or gaskets and contains 68% fluorine; F (Terpolymers of VF2/HFP/TFE), which is used in oxygenated automotive fuels and has 70% fluorine content; and finally specialty types (such as GLT, GBLT, GFLT & Viton Extreme), which are used in automotive and oil exploration applications.         Silicone Sponge Products have swept into kitchens but what’s so great about them and should you buy a silicone sponge?             If you ever get fed up with the smell of your kitchen sponge, you should probably get rid of it. But that’s only a temporary fix because your sponge is eventually going to smell at some point. So how do you get a sponge that won’t smell? One popular solution is a silicon sponge.             Does a Silicone Sponge Work With Dishes?             A silicone sponge is not porous, like a typical sponge, so it’s less susceptible to bacteria taking root. Bacteria makes sponges smell so a silicone sponge eliminates that problem.             Benefits of a Silicone Sponge           Silicone sponges get touted as being environmentally friendly because they reduce the consumption of cellulose sponges and will last far longer. Plus, you can wash the sponge in your dishwasher and it won’t scratch your pots and pans. A silicone sponge is also great for other things like picking up lint and pet hair.         Sponge rubber can be designed to be open cell or closed cell, but is most commonly used as closed cell and is also known as expanded rubber. Inside a piece of sponge rubber, there are enclosed capsules, or cells, that do not connect with each other. They look very similar to the “bubbles” in a piece of extremely dense foam.     These cell walls are useful for preventing water, air, and to some extent sound from passing through the material. Closed cell sponge rubber can be modified to embody various products necessary to make it suitable for a specific application.     Closed cell EPDM Sponge Products offer great ozone resistance and stand up well to adverse weather conditions. However, it is vulnerable to certain fuels and oils and may fall short of UL flame ratings unless a suitable additive is added to improve its flame-retardant qualities.     Closed cell silicone sponge rubber is stable at both high and low-temperature extremes. It’s characteristically less flame-resistant than many other closed cell sponge rubbers but does offer excellent sunlight and ozone degradation resistance.     Neoprene Sponge Products are designed to be more flame resistant than many of their counterparts. It can withstand intermittent exposure to temperatures of up to approximately 90°C, and with careful compound manipulation can resist light oil contact, acids, alkalis, and ozone damage.     These are by no means the only types of closed cell sponge rubber, but they are certainly some of the most common.     What is Plastic Tubing?     Plastic tubing is a form of tubing that is manufactured from a mixture of a polymer with a variety of chemicals to form a material that can be solid or flexible. Since its first use in the 1950‘s, Plastic Tube has revolutionized industrial processes and has found a use in a wide variety of applications.     The popularity of plastic tubing is due to its adaptability and flexibility. It is produced in a wide variety of wall thickness, diameter, tolerance, and strength using a combination of materials to specifically fit a variety of applications.     Applications for Plastic Tubing     The flexibility, durability, and adaptability of plastic tubing makes it applicable for industrial applications that require long wear and endurance as well as commercial use in consumer products and homes. The main benefit of plastic over steel, aluminum, or other materials is its consistent strength and cost effectiveness since it is far less expensive to produce.

Fecha de Publicación: 02-03-22

Nitrile vs Vinyl Gloves - A Detailed Comparison

Nitrile vs Vinyl Gloves - A Detailed Comparison

Descripción: Nitrile vs Vinyl Gloves - A Detailed Comparison     What are the differences between nitrile vs vinyl gloves? Which is better for what purposes?     While nitrile gloves are generally more expensive than vinyl gloves, they offer a number of advantages over vinyl. When choosing disposable gloves, the main issue to consider is which ones are appropriate for the task at hand.     The purpose of this guide is not to give you a definitive answer on which type of glove is better. Rather, it will provide information about nitrile and vinyl gloves that allow you to make your own decision based on your needs.     What are Nitrile Gloves?     Nitrile is a synthetic rubber that offers flexibility, long-life durability, and chemical resistance. Nitrile is a synthetic elastomer designed to be moisture resistant. Disposable nitrile gloves are flexible and durable making them ideal for industrial tasks, the food industry, and health care applications. They are also great for most medical environments.     What are Nitrile Gloves Made From?     Nitrile Gloves are made from synthetic rubber called acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. This material provides users with heightened tactile sensitivity, allowing you to pick up small items such as screws and needles more accurately. They are also more puncture resistant.     The disposable glove materials were first developed to solve the common problems of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex gloves and low protection against solvents. They are the most popular glove materials used in many industries and the ideal alternative to disposable latex gloves.     What are Nitrile Gloves Used For?     Nitrile gloves are used for a variety of industrial, domestic, and healthcare purposes. Nitrile gloves are the popular choice for health care workers, dentistry, beauty shop owners, healthcare providers, laboratory work, food handling, chemical handling, and general industrial tasks.     Nitrile protective gloves can also be found in the automotive industry and janitorial industry. Nitrile was found to be more durable than vinyl when performing gripping tasks with power tools and picking up tools like wrenches and screwdrivers.     What are Vinyl Gloves?     Vinyl Gloves are also made of a synthetic polymer but are often less thick and, as a result, less durable. Vinyl is great for non-hazardous situations but does not have the flexibility of nitrile.     What are Vinyl Gloves Made From?     Vinyl gloves are made from a blend of synthetic rubber, plasticizers, and additives called PVC. They were also developed as a great option for those suffering from latex allergies.     What are Vinyl Gloves Used For?     Vinyl gloves are frequently used for food handling, food preparation, low-risk health care applications, light clean-up jobs, and repetitive assembly line or manufacturing tasks. These products are commonly used in non-hazardous situations and low-risk infection environments because of the low level of protection offered. They work great for the food and beverage industry.     For decades, latex gloves were the king of the disposable glove industry. These days, though, as latex allergies are increasingly common, latex products have a more niche application. Either way, the material remains well-suited to handling certain jobs--and ill-suited to others.     Not sure whether latex gloves are the right fit? Here’s a look at what latex gloves are used for.     What are Latex Gloves?     You might be surprised to learn that the materials behind Latex Rubber Gloves are naturally occurring. In fact, while dip-molded latex might lead you to believe these are purely synthetic gloves, latex is actually a naturally occurring plant material.     Basically, latex is any polymer in a water-based or viscous form. Natural latex, or natural rubber latex, is derived from the rubber plant Hevea brasiliensis and is a complex emulsion of proteins, sugars, oils, starches, tannins, alkaloids, resins, and gums that coagulate when exposed to the air.     We transition from the rubber plant to commercial latex by taking fresh latex and transforming it through a process of blending, coagulation, and drying.     What are Disposable Latex Gloves Used For?     Latex gloves have long been popular power players among disposable gloves, whether they’re powdered latex gloves or powder-free gloves. These days, workplaces are more conscious of latex allergies.     Even so, latex remains a popular glove material for its comfort, stretchiness, and tactile sensitivity. This makes latex a popular compound among a specific population: the medical industry.     In terms of medical gloves--especially surgical gloves--few materials can match the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of a latex glove. This is incredibly important for work requiring extreme precision, such as surgery. That said, even regular physicians remain frequent users of latex gloves. Even a regular physical exam needs tactile sensitivity, and on that front, latex gloves are hard to beat.     Latex is also quite popular among workers who need frequent glove changes, whether that’s the healthcare industry or elsewhere. In many cases, you would need powdered gloves to provide the same comfort level as latex powder-free gloves.     POLYETHYLENE GLOVES are our most economical glove. PE Products are most often used for light duty tasks that require frequent glove changes. This glove has a loose fit design for easy on and off applications, and is especially useful in food service lines, deli counters, and other high volume applications. Our clear PE Gloves are available in high density, low density, cast poly, and a new stretch hybrid version that is also available in blue. All PE gloves sold by The Safety Zone are powder free and non-medical as well. All Poly Gloves are 100% Phthalate Free, 100% Latex Free and 100% Silicone Free.     Non Woven Shoe Covers are the newest environmentally friendly material, anti-slip and anti-static, and are loved by customers. The most important feature of disposable shoe covers is that they are easy to use and can be used in a wide range of applications, saving you the trouble of taking off your shoes.     Disposable shoe covers save you the trouble of taking off your shoes and achieving a non-polluting environment. Non-woven disposable shoe covers are made of the latest environmentally friendly materials and are naturally biodegradable.

Fecha de Publicación: 02-03-22

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