Heat pumps and air conditioners work best when protected with an extra layer of foam to ward off any thermal dangers that might occur as a natural part of functionality. Recent updates to UL-60335-2-40 deal with the safety of electric heat pumps, sanitary hot water heat pumps, and air conditioners, which require materials to meet … Read more Meeting Stringent Flame and Smoke Requirements with PMF
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are built to handle rugged terrain and the most demanding environments while maintaining high performance. However, these harsh conditions can create tough challenges for engineers to address as they look for ways to meet rider needs and improve overall performance. Extreme heat, constant vibrations, heavy impacts, and excessive noise are among the … Read more Enhancing ATV Performance with Molded Rubber and Foam Solutions
ATV manufacturers are in a league of their own when creating vehicles. Sure, there are similarities between the ATV industry and other big machinery, but on a smaller scale. To understand the needs within the ATV market, foam and rubber manufacturers must know the whole industry inside and out. Luckily, Polymer Technologies has been in … Read more Why ATV Manufacturers Should Partner with Polymer
One of the biggest concerns for construction equipment manufacturers is ensuring that the equipment they put on the market meets all the necessary safety standards. Polymer Technologies Inc. sees that concern and matches it with our custom material solutions. After all, the challenges faced by big equipment manufacturers differ significantly from those faced by equipment … Read more Custom Material Solutions for Construction Equipment Manufacturers
Industrial equipment doesn’t have to look sloppy and unappealing. When installing industrial HVAC equipment, you want to have both the most efficient and the neatest process possible. Polymer worked with a client who was unsatisfied with the aesthetics of their boiler installation. The insulation foam that wrapped around the boiler did not fit well, looked … Read more Installing HVAC Equipment that Looks Great and Works Great
Here at Polymer Technologies, we have a team of engineers that are experts in vibration and shock isolation and are ready to answer any questions you have about isolation techniques. No matter your application, we are confident we can create a custom vibration isolation solution that meets your needs and solves your problems. To better … Read more Passive and Active Isolation Systems…What’s the Difference?
Every building experiences a certain amount of shock and/or vibration—whether caused by people or machinery. Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon in which periodic motion is generated by a force around an equilibrium point. The possible effects of these vibrations can vary from insignificant to disastrous, depending on the intensity and duration of the shock as … Read more Shock & Vibration Isolation 101: Everything You Need to Know
Robert Prybutok has a long career history within the manufacturing industry—particularly areas that focus on acoustics and noise control. After earning his BSME (that is: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) from Philadelphia’s renowned Drexel University, Prybutok’s career skyrocketed. After graduating from college, Prybutok held executive positions within leading composite manufacturing companies. His last position … Read more Meet the Man behind Polymer Technologies
Polymer Technologies Inc. provides 3-dimensional solutions for noise, thermal & vibration control. Our POLYFORM® Molded Products are engineered and manufactured specifically for energy management, combining the best qualities in noise absorption, transmission loss, damping, isolation, and thermal insulation—all in one product! Fire Fighting Technology Couldn’t take the heat but couldn’t get out of the kitchen either. … Read more POLYFORM® Molded Products: Solving Problems Part 1
