Military Approved Plastics
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Plastic materials for military applications must be able to withstand demanding conditions. Whether at land, air, or sea (and even space), part failure is…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Plastic materials for military applications must be able to withstand demanding conditions. Whether at land, air, or sea (and even space), part failure is…
Building Coated Materials into Sandwich-Like Composite Structures Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Elasto Proxy uses coated fabrics and provides fabric coating services for acoustic insulation and water-repellent materials. Coated…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Did you know that some plastic parts can be as strong as metal ones? For years, the automotive and aerospace industries have been replacing…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Has it been a long, cold winter where you live? Here in Canada, we’re finally enjoying some spring-like weather. There aren’t any flowers yet,…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Why would you pick a specialty polymer that costs more than most engineering thermoplastics (ETPs)? How can your company compete if buyers choose higher-cost,…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy What do composite materials have in common with lunch? Plenty, if you enjoy a sandwich for your mid-day meal. In material science, composites are…
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Do people say that you look like your father? How about your mother? Maybe you resemble both of your parents, but in different ways.…
IED attacks, landmines, and mortar fire aren't the only threats to military assets such as mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles. The big diesel engines that power these armored fighting machines…
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Last week, we learned how a failed seal on a diesel tank’s access door traveled through a fuel line and clogged an engine.…
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Diesel engines are big, powerful, and a lot more expensive than the rubber seals used with vehicle fuel tanks. If a gasket on…