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Plastics in Des Moines

Call us at (515) 298-5080 or email emailsales@interstateam.com


Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines is a leading distributor of high-quality plastics and composite materials, serving a diverse array of commercial and industrial applications. Our Des Moines location specializes in construction, transportation, and OEM industries, with additional expertise in POP display, semiconductor, food processing, agriculture, government, marine, and automotive sectors. Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines provides precise routing, cutting, 5-axis CNC machining, and custom part services.

Call us today at (515) 298-5080 for help with your next project. We are committed to providing you with the same exceptional service that has been the cornerstone of our business for over forty years.

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Solution Center Capabilities

 
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Fabrication
Cut-To-Size
Custom Parts
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Heat Forming
Welding
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Meet the Des Moines Team

Charlene Robles
Charlene Robles

Des Moines Solution Center Manager

Email: charlene.r@interstateam.com

Conner Glab
Conner Glab

Warehouse Manager

Email: conner.g@interstateam.com

Colleen Clancey
Colleen Clancey

Inside Sales Representative

Email: colleen.c@interstateam.com

Steve Hepker
Steve Hepker

Business Development Manager

Email: steve.h@interstateam.com


Agriculture Material Solutions for Des Moines

Agriculture Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials in Des Moines supplies agriculture industries operating in Iowa with reliable material solutions for a variety of agriculture applications and farming equipment components. Engineered for durability and longevity in indoor or outdoor environments, these materials often have great resistance to moisture, chemicals, wear, or impacts. These properties enhance the efficiency of agricultural operations.


General Properties

  • Longevity
  • Chemically and UV resistant
  • Impact resistant
  • Water and moisture resistant
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Ease of fabrication

 

Applications

  • Irrigation systems
  • Harvesting and threshing
  • Livestock management
  • Crop planting and seeding
  • Soil preparation and cultivation
  • Tanks, panels, and covers

 

Industries

  • Agricultural machinery manufacturing
  • Farm implement manufacturing
  • Lawn and garden tractor manufacturing
  • Home lawn and garden equipment manufacturing
  • Agricultural implement manufacturing

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
Nichols Equipment Capital City Equipment Company Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co. CFI Tire Service Landus Cooperative

Food Processing Material Solutions for Des Moines

Food Processing Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines supports Iowa food processing companies with FDA compliant material solutions for power transmission parts commonly found in food processing equipment. These material solutions have FDA and USDA-compliant grades that are approved for food contact and resist moisture, chemicals, wear, or impacts. These properties meet the strict standards required in food processing lines and facilities.


Properties

  • Food safe
  • Chemically resistant
  • Moisture resistant
  • Wear resistant
  • Lubricious (self-lubricating)
  • Easy to clean

 

Applications

  • Food product machinery manufacturing (e.g. meat, poultry, dairy, beverage, bakery, fruit, vegetable, grain processing machinery)
  • Packaging machinery manufacturing for food products
  • Coffee and tea processing machinery manufacturing
  • Ice manufacturing
  • Seasoning, dressing, and flavoring extract manufacturing
  • Soup base, condiment, and sauce manufacturing
  • Seafood processing machinery

 

Industries

  • Meat and Poultry Processing
  • Dairy Product Machinery
  • Beverage Processing Machinery
  • Bakery and Confectoinery Machinery
  • Fruit and Vegetable Processing Machinery
  • Grain and Oilseed Processing Machinery
  • Packaging Machinery Manufacturing for Food Products

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
Dupey Equipment Co. Todd's Marel Meat Processing Inc. Midwest Foods Iowa Pacific Processors

Packaging & Conveying Equipment Material Solutions for Des Moines

Packaging & Conveying Equipment Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials in Des Moines supplies the packaging and conveying industries with durable, wear-resistant plastics such as HDPE, UHMW, PTFE, acetal, and nylon. These materials offer essential properties like low friction, lightweight strength, and chemical resistance, making them ideal for the high speeds and repetitive motions of modern packaging equipment and conveyor systems. Our plastics enhance the longevity, efficiency, and reliability of Des Moines packaging and conveying operations, reducing downtime and maintenance needs.


Properties

  • Impact- and wear-resistant
  • Resist chemicals, moisture, corrosion
  • Wide service temperature range
  • Low friction
  • Lightweight
  • Easily machinable

 

Applications

  • Wear and friction-resistant parts
  • Enclosures and safety guards
  • Power transmission components
  • Gears, sprockets, and bearings
  • Hopper and chutes
  • Sorting and handling systems
  • Dispensing and filling systems

 

Industries

  • Packaging
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial
  • Transportation
  • Supply chain management
  • Warehousing and distribution
  • Canning and bottling
  • Power transmission and mechanical systems

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
Crown Packaging CAP Iowa Shorr Packaging Associated Solutions Bratney Companies

Construction Material Solutions for Des Moines

Construction Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials in Des Moines supports construction companies with a range of durable and long-lasting plastics for demanding job site applications. Plastics can provide great impact resistance, strength, light weight, and weatherability beyond that of traditional construction materials like wood or steel. Our catalog of versatile and durable material solutions is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.


Properties

  • Strong and durable
  • Impact resistant
  • Lightweight
  • Weather resistant
  • Good insulating properties

 

Applications

  • Roofing for patios, canopies, decks
  • Insulation
  • Electrical components
  • Piping
  • Seals and gaskets
  • Construction machinery components

 

Industries

  • Residential building construction
  • Commercial building construction
  • Architecture
  • Interior Design

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
Titan Machinery Graphite Construction Group Turner Construction Company Nelson Construction and Development Neumann Brothers, Inc.

Heavy Equipment Material Solutions for Des Moines

Heavy Equipment Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials in Des Moines supports heavy equipment companies operating in Des Moines with a wide range of strong, durable, and wear-resistant plastics to enhance equipment performance and longevity. Plastics provide superior durability, impact resistance, and weatherability compared to metal and better resist corrosion and wear, reducing maintenance needs and providing greater design flexibility. Our plastics help heavy equipment companies optimize the performance of their equipment and reduce potential downtime.


Properties

  • Strong and durable
  • Impact resistant
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to handle
  • Wear resistant

 

Applications

  • Outrigger pads
  • Sheaves and pulleys
  • Crane cable carriers
  • Crane wheels
  • Custom machinery parts

 

Industries

  • Residential construction
  • Commercial construction
  • Civil engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Material processing

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
Star Equipment Ltd. Titan Machinery Rexco Equipment, Inc. Brown's Heavy Equipment Truck Equipment, Inc.

Data Center Material Solutions for Des Moines

Data Center Material Solutions for Des Moines

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Interstate Advanced Materials in Des Moines supports data center companies with efficient data containment solutions like polycarbonate twinwall. Used for rack shelving and hot and cold aisle containment systems, polycarbonate twinwall encourages heat dissipation and facilitates more efficient cool air circulation. Lightweight, optically clear, impact resistant, and thermally insulating, polycarbonate multiwall panels enable secure, scalable, and more energy-efficient containment systems for Des Moines data centers to promote optimal performance.


Properties

  • Virtually unbreakable
  • UV protected
  • Insulating properties mitigate thermal loss
  • Transparent
  • Class A fire rating

 

Applications

  • Hot/cold aisle containment
  • Door and wall panels
  • Data center shelving for racks
  • Clean room barriers and partitions
  • Turtle-shell and umbrella covers

 

Industries

  • Technology & IT services
  • Telecommunications
  • E-commerce
  • Cloud computing
  • Government
  • Manufacturing

 

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Proudly Serves Iowa Companies Like:
InfoBunker Aureon Lumen Microsoft OneNeck

Des Moines Solution Center News

Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines Delivers Material Solutions to Support Iowa Businesses

Published: February 11, 2025

Interstate Advanced Materials serves Iowa businesses through its Des Moines location, providing reliable solutions for commercial & industrial applications.

Interstate Advanced Materials Receives IAPD Award for Educational Excellence

Published: October 16, 2024

The International Association of Plastics Distributors presented Interstate Advanced Materials with the Gold Level Education Circle of Champions Award at the 68th IAPD Annual Convention on October 10th, 2024.

MRO Material Solutions That Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Downtime

Published: September 18, 2024

Interstate Advanced Materials offers material solutions that enhance the lifespan of industrial equipment, minimize repairs, and boost operational efficiency compared to traditional materials like metal and are an essential part of the equipment used across the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) sector.


Interstate Advanced Materials Des Moines
4355 112th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 298-5080