What keeps a boat from drifting? Often sold as drift anchors or drift socks, sea anchors are used in fishing vessels to hold them stationary relative to the water to allow a certain area to be fished, without having to … Continue reading →

Polyacetal, also commonly known as acetal or polyoxymethylene (POM), is a formaldehyde-based, semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic which contains the functional group of a carbon bonded to two -OR groups. It is 100% recyclable. Is POM biodegradable? Although POM can well meet … Continue reading →

Also called drift anchors, sea anchors and drift socks, these aquatic parachutes can keep your stern facing into the wind and provide a slow, controlled drift that lets you thoroughly fish an area. With wind from the right direction, you … Continue reading →

Acetals are formed from and convertible to aldehydes or ketones and have the same oxidation state at the central carbon, but have substantially different chemical stability and reactivity as compared to the analogous carbonyl compounds. What is acetal and its … Continue reading →

The first difference that you’ll probably notice is that wood is typically the least expensive, composite the second and cellular PVC the most expensive. Economists (at least the good ones) not only look at the initial cost of an action, … Continue reading →

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, or ABS, is a terpolymer consisting of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. It’s a lightweight, strong, rigid, and resilient thermoplastic material that offers the following characteristics: Mechanically strong. High impact resistance. What is stronger PVC or polyethylene? PVC … Continue reading →

The October PE price drop is the first seen in North America since April 2020, according to the Plastics News resin pricing chart, when demand initially dropped as markets began to assess the impact of the pandemic. Most regional PE … Continue reading →

Based on the inventory of PVC pipe use provided, there are readily available PVC free alternatives for all pipe applications, many with a longer history on the market than PVC. Primary alternatives include ductile iron, copper, high density polyethylene (HDPE), … Continue reading →

How do you make a grasshopper trap? Some people have found success making a trap for their home garden/yard by cutting the top off a drink bottle and inverting the top in the bottle (reinsert the top, upside down). Put … Continue reading →

Can I unfreeze pipes by pouring hot water down the drain? Yes. Add salt to very hot water. Pour a cup of the mixture down the drain, wait for a minute or so, and continue. Will running hot water unfreeze … Continue reading →

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes and fittings can withstand a variety of environments for 100 years or more, according to the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association. In most cases these strong materials outlast the structures they’re used in. PVC pipes and … Continue reading →

Fix those stubborn cracks and leakages in your home with Araldite Renova LTX. Its excellent waterproofing and water-resistant bonding agent is ideal for old and new cementitious substrates available in the market. It possesses higher compressive and flexural strength. Is … Continue reading →

Whether it’s stilton, parmesan or classic cheddar, cheese paste is a great way to get more attraction from what is likely to be high-quality fish. The best types of cheese to use for your paste are crumbly ones such as … Continue reading →

6 Types of Sheet Metal Joining Techniques Folding / Tab Joints. Pulling Rivet. Self-clinching. Screw Joint / Fasteners. Pressing Rivet. Welding Joints. How do you attach sheet metal together? The simple solution that’s effective for all types of metal is … Continue reading →

The Difference. ZAGO high-tech self-sealing fasteners are engineered with a groove under the head of the screw or the face of the nut that when combined with a rubber O-ring and tightened, squeezes outwardly to form a 360-degree leak-proof hermetic … Continue reading →