Plastics are widely used to fabricate wire products and in wire product manufacturing applications, most commonly HDPE, PVC, Polypropylene, ABS, UHMW, and Phenolics. (NAICS 332618)
Wire mesh partitions are commonly used in various industrial and commercial settings to create secure enclosures and partitions. Plastic materials, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), may be used as infill panels or protective coatings for wire mesh partitions, providing additional safety, privacy, or aesthetic features. Plastic shelves or trays can be integrated into wire rack systems to provide a flat, stable surface for storing and displaying products. These plastic components can be made from polypropylene (PP) or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
UHMW (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) may be used as a liner or coating material in wire baskets and containers, providing a low-friction surface for smooth material handling and preventing damage to delicate items. Additionally, UHMW can be utilized as insulating components or spacers in wire-based systems, ensuring electrical insulation and proper spacing between wires or wire components. Rigid phenolic can be employed as insulating panels, mounting boards, or base plates in fabricated wire products, providing electrical insulation, stability, and support for electrical components and systems.
Why are plastics used in fabricated wire product manufacturing?
Plastics play crucial roles in fabricated wire product applications. HDPE offers durability and chemical resistance as infill panels for wire mesh partitions, while PVC provides strength and fire resistance with customization options. ABS and PP are utilized in wire racks and shelving, with ABS providing impact resistance and rigidity and PP offering chemical resistance and lightweight properties. UHMW serves as liners and insulating components, reducing wear, enabling smooth movement, and ensuring electrical insulation. Phenolic, a versatile plastic, finds multiple applications, such as insulating panels, mounting boards, spacer blocks, and base plates/mounting brackets, providing stability and electrical insulation.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile, CAS 107-13-1, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene, CAS 106-99-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, CAS 100-42-5, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, CAS 80-05-7, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Vinyl chloride, CAS 75-01-4, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.