2016-11-29 05:00
Today, most of us know firsthand what lead poisoning looks and feels like. Thousands have been affected in cities like Flint and news channels have been quick to educate society on the peril… Read More
Blog Directory > Business Blogs > Ecomass High Density Engineered Thermoplastics business Blog >
Ecomass High Density Engineered Thermoplastics Blog
ecomass.tumblr.com
Tags:
lead
radiation
radiation shielding
deep
lead poisoning
bullets
emission standards
lead replacement
bullet
radiation safety
Bet Bind offers a way to keep track of all the bets you place. Keep an accurate record of your wins and losses to help reveal trends, and learn what works well and what doesn't.
2016-11-28 05:41
They say once you grow crops somewhere, you have officially ‘colonized’ it. So technically, I colonized Mars. In your face, Neil Armstrong!” We hear you Mark Wattney, we re… Read More
2016-11-04 05:23
Automobile parts, grooming products, sports clothing, gymnastics floors, tennis racquets, golf clubs, heavy plastics are making their way into so many products around you. Considered to be l… Read More
2016-11-03 06:22
Forgotten Homes is a one-track CD released by student interns working with Fresh Camp, a non-profit that helps youth learn how to create socially-messaged shirts and music to give a voice to… Read More
2016-11-01 09:07
A recent story suggesting that diesel engines will all but disappear from a majority of European vehicles due to the increasing emission standards became news all through the month of Septem… Read More
2016-10-28 07:27
American hunters love bullets, and for good reason. Ultimately, it’s the bullet that is responsible for making the kill. Jacketed bullets were the thing in the 1880s, and the ability t… Read More
2016-10-14 05:03
Our initial foray with radiation didn’t go as expected. Marie Curie succumbed to her death due to exposure to radium. Thomas Edison stopped research into the fluoroscope after his ass… Read More
2016-10-06 09:02
Radiation poisoning and the lack of radiation shielding has been one of the biggest concerns facing deep space astronauts for decades.Radiation includes electro-magnetic radiation such as ra… Read More
2016-09-09 05:16
Lead poisoning. We prefer to stay unaware, safe in the comfort of our homes, treating the issue like it never existed. That is until it comes down to haunt us, making us wish that we&rsquo&hellip…Read More
2016-09-07 04:33
Radiation poisoning and the lack of radiation
shielding has been one of the biggest concerns facing deep space
astronauts for decades. Proper measures that helped protect our
modern-day e… Read More
2016-09-06 06:14
Big game hunting.An interesting concept.A fascinating
adventure.But only effective when you have the right bullet. A bullet
placement and design theory has come under the scanner. Some bel… Read More
2016-09-01 10:01
Open plan offices are truly on the rise. Gone are
those days when productivity, efficiency and communication all had to
bow down in front of designated cabins, corporate structures and off… Read More
2016-08-31 05:08
Food. Transportation. Fashion. Travel. Just about everything we do today somehow ends up hurting the planet even further. Plastic, one of the most useful, yet one of the most disastrous crea… Read More
2016-08-11 07:03
Radioprotective garments may come in all shapes and sizes, but there are two that you really need to concern yourself with – lead protective garments and lead-alternative protective… Read More
2016-08-09 09:10
If stories from Flint, MI broke your heart forcing you to take a second look at lead poisoning and lead replacement, wondering how to feel safe in your own environment, you’re not al… Read More
2016-08-08 04:59
Haven’t you ever dropped your smartphone, ending with a cracked screen and cussing yourself for being so careless? Haven’t you ever thought the need for electronics that wouldn&r&hell…Read More
2016-08-05 05:15
Before we dive into the advantages of using frangible projectiles, it is necessary to understand what makes them so unique. The word “frangible” is used to describe a bullet th… Read More
2016-08-03 07:05
Did you know that as many as 18 million Americans currently live in areas where water systems still violate laws? Did you know that very little work has actually been carried out (CNN repo… Read More
2016-07-07 07:03
At long last, primary suspension springs made from
thermoplastic composite materials make their way into the world of
automobiles. Motor Speedway Resort recently hosted an SCCA Majors even… Read More
2016-07-05 06:42
You’d think of Q’s inventions as urban legends, specifically created to make James Bond movies seem larger than life, but many of those legends could turn out to be the future of… Read More
2016-06-30 08:46
Radiation shielding and magnetic shields could be the best form of protection for astronauts from radiation as they travel to Mars or explore new planets. Radiation in space usually comes fr… Read More
2016-06-28 03:59
Water testing cheaters! Now that’s not something you’d expect so close to a disaster which has affected thousands of lives. While many cities in the world are contemplating using… Read More
2016-06-23 09:47
Stop avoiding the gun range simply because you feel too shameful to use low recoil frangible projectiles. Turns out, ammunition companies are now coming up with a range of low-recoil ammunit… Read More
2016-06-06 06:47
Health, environment and safety issues have been driving the demand for lead replacements, but it isn’t as easy as it looks like. Selecting and working with high-density plastics requir… Read More
2016-06-02 09:25
The Flint crisis made sure that lead poisoning and lead replacement became a national issue. It is one of the most important problems of the century, but tackling lead poisoning requires us… Read More
2016-05-27 10:35
Who doesn’t have a cell phone today! Most people around the world simply cannot do without a phone, and this means that there exists a huge market for anyone concerned about the electr… Read More
2016-05-24 05:20
A start-up recently shook the ammunition world by presenting an ammunition case that has truly taken the industry by the storm. The NAS 2-piece 9mm Nickel Alloy Shell uses a proprietary nick… Read More
2016-05-17 09:16
Flax/ carbon hybrid structures that are available at a lower cost and higher impact behavior when compared to carbon fibers have finally been developed.A UK-based consortium set its sights o… Read More
2016-05-10 04:04
Embrace lead-free ammunition, not because the world around you says so, but because it could actually turn out to be a lifesaver for you and your family.
Ask Scott Peckham, a hunter and game… Read More
2016-05-05 09:07
The Flint fiasco made us aware of the dangers posed by lead and this led to an increased awareness towards seeking lead replacements and lead alternatives. But are we doing enough to protect… Read More
2016-05-03 05:51
The costs associated with carbon fiber make it among some of the more expensive materials and additives used, typically for use in auto mobiles, aeronautics and defense. That said, we are no… Read More
2016-04-29 04:05
Months of suffering seemed to be coming to an end as work started on lead replacement in Flint service lines, but true to the entire fiasco, the start wasn’t without controversy.Flint… Read More
2016-04-19 06:41
Radiation is a major concern around the world, particularly when it comes to x-ray systems, nuclear power facilities or particle accelerator projects. One of the main objectives for all such… Read More
2016-04-06 08:37
Lead poisoning came into the spotlight once again as the levels of lead in the tap water in Flint led to a national outcry against the health hazard and highlighted the government’s fa… Read More
2016-04-02 03:37
Choosing the right high density material for your application presents all kinds of benefits. These non-toxic, polymer-metal compounds can be used to replace traditional metals as well as le… Read More
2016-03-31 08:34
Injection molding and the products thereof has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of your everyday life. You’re likely to see dozens of injection molded parts all around you, in y… Read More
2016-03-30 04:46
You love it or you hate it. You simply cannot have it any other way. The .300 Blackout is one of the most unique frangible projectiles currently featured in the gun industry, and this non-ma… Read More
2016-03-17 09:05
Hunting is as thrilling as a sport can be, but the more one hunts, the more one comes to realize just how unforgiving this ancient art really is. The sport can be incredibly unpredictable an… Read More
2016-03-08 07:24
Injection molding is the go-to for thermoplastic composite materials because it is simpler, faster and easier. However, injection molding isn’t the only way to go about composite plast… Read More
2016-03-01 03:07
Despite being around for 20 years ago, high gravity compounds haven’t been able to shed off their ‘niche’ image. The world has always seen plastic as a cheaper and lighter… Read More
2016-02-29 09:44
Cries against the lead-poisoned water got due attention recently, but Flint’s struggle against lead poisoning isn’t anything new. In fact, the crisis has actually been years in t… Read More
2016-02-25 05:56
Australian aborigines have adjusted to the modern times and the use of lead pellets is just one example, but we sometimes wonder whether they were better off stalking animals on foot, being… Read More
2016-02-04 08:45
Replacing metals with plastic has finally become a viable and cost-effective option for many businesses. Engineered thermoplastics have made great in roads in offering businesses with many o… Read More
2016-02-03 08:30
Traditionally, radiation shielding materials have for the most part been manufactured using lead. From industrial and nuclear shielding to radiation therapy, lead found its way into most sph… Read More
2016-02-02 08:42
Metals have been used for all sorts of products given their impressive physical properties and the ability to add mass to certain applications. They offer dimensional accuracy, heat resistan… Read More
2016-01-20 02:56
Heavy plastics, you say! But weren’t plastics introduced as a lightweight and easy-to-use substitute in the first place? And doesn’t being heavy defeat the entire purpose of usin… Read More
2016-01-06 06:56
In the US shooting is an important hobby, pastime,
for many, and for some, like military and law enforcement personnel, it
is a professional training requirement. And while there are count… Read More
2016-01-05 06:11
Lead was the go-to material for shielding for a
number of decades because of the fact that it was cheap, effective and
easy-to-use. However, the health and environment concerns being posed… Read More
2016-01-04 05:31
Traditionally, plastics were chosen, preferred even,
simply because of the fact that they were lighter than most metals,
thereby making them cheaper, lighter and easier to work with. That… Read More
2015-12-28 07:34
Composite materials are no longer known as space-age materials that are only used in the defense industry or space shuttles. These versatile metals have now found their way into mainstream l… Read More
2015-12-21 08:41
We lost some of our best minds when mankind began its journey with radiation. However, the sacrifices made by people like Marie Curie haven’t gone waste. Today, the world has a better… Read More
2015-12-12 05:51
Vibration dampening refers to a term used to define
the need for reducing the amount of energy produced by a particular
system. In most cases, this need is addressed at the source so that… Read More
2015-12-10 03:58
Lead might be a naturally occurring metal, but unlike other metals found in nature, it has a tendency to cause irreparable damage to the human body as it directly affects the kidneys, liver… Read More
2015-12-10 03:57
Recreational shooting has been termed as one of the safest hobbies. Accidents are known to happen in all facets of life, but recreational shooting really does have statistics on its side. Th… Read More
2015-11-03 07:35
Dampening is a process whereby mechanical energy is converted to thermal energy. Materials or systems under cyclic stress have a damping ability which is an energy dissipation property. The… Read More
2015-10-19 03:03
Radiation is used in x-ray devices, nuclear power
plants, industrial systems particle acceleration, and radioisotope
projects, among other applications. With these examples, the radiation… Read More
2015-10-01 10:35
A composite material is a compound that consist of two or more material components that have different physical and chemical properties. The resulting composite material has characteristics… Read More
2015-09-11 02:55
To dampen vibration is to offer resistance to a wave or series of waves coming from a certain source. There are numerous ways in which this can be achieved. However, the basic principle is t… Read More
2015-09-10 03:17
A frangible bullet is one that is designed to break into pieces or to disintegrate after coming into contact with a surface harder than it. There are a few cases and applications in which th… Read More
2015-09-08 02:49
Radiation refers to the energy that is produced by certain objects. The nature and type of radiation normally depends on the object that is emitting the radiation. For example, the sun emits… Read More
2015-08-19 08:58
Frangible bullets are a type of ammunition which disintegrates upon impact with hard surfaces. The use of frangible ammunition has been embraced by many sections of the military and law enfo… Read More
2015-08-13 03:59
A vibration dampening material is a material which is used to reduce or eliminate the noise in structural, industrial, ergonomic and electronic applications. The noise is caused by the reson… Read More
2015-08-12 04:41
Lead bullets are still very common today for a number of purposes. However, over the years some, people have been trying by all means to shift to something new. Today, copper has started tak… Read More
2015-08-10 16:02
The science that is responsible for protecting people and the entire environment from the effects of radiation is referred to as radiation protection. Generally, the radiation that is consid… Read More
2015-08-06 05:24
A composite material is made up of two or more materials which possess different physical or chemical characteristics. There is no limit to the total number of materials that can be combined… Read More
Subscribe to Ecomass High Density Engineered Thermoplastics
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!