Industry Insights & Plastic Manufacturing Case Studies
Expert Plastic Manufacturing Resources
Welcome to Lehigh Valley Plastics’ comprehensive resource library. As leaders in custom plastic manufacturing with over 50 years of experience, we’ve compiled valuable insights, case studies, and technical documentation to help you better understand how our precision plastic solutions can benefit your specific industry.
Our team of engineers and material specialists have developed innovative solutions for challenging applications across diverse sectors. Explore our resource categories below to find relevant information for your industry.
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Innovating Food Packaging with Acetal: A Success Story
Discover how Lehigh Valley Plastics improved food packaging performance and reduced downtime by engineering a high-wear, FDA-compliant Acetal component.
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Boosting Efficiency in Industrial Bottling Operations with PEEK Material Solutions
Discover how Lehigh Valley Plastics improved bottling efficiency and reduced downtime with high-performance PEEK components.
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Engineered Plastic and the Food Processing Industry
Engineered plastic components are transforming food processing by improving hygiene, reducing downtime, and ensuring FDA compliance.
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Metal vs. Plastic: Wear Resistance Showdown – Acetal & Nylon in Focus
Acetal and Nylon outlast metal in wear applications thanks to lower friction and zero corrosion.
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Engineered Plastics in Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing
How engineered plastics like PPS and PEEK resolved contamination and durability issues in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Oil-Filled MoS₂ Nylon for Railcar Wear Pads
Discover how Lehigh Valley Plastics replaced steel railcar wear pads with oil-filled MoS2 nylon.
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Subsea Bearing Performance with Engineered Plastics
Replacing offshore steel bearings with UHMW and Nylon, cutting corrosion and maintenance costs while extending service life by 40%
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Ertalyte® Solves Robotic Packaging Wear Challenges
Lehigh Valley Plastics solved premature wear in robotic packaging systems by replacing UHMW and Acetal with Ertalyte®, doubling service life and cutting downtime.
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Biotech Flow Cells with PPSU for Single-Use Applicationss
Lehigh Valley Plastics solved premature wear in robotic packaging systems by replacing UHMW and Acetal with Ertalyte®, doubling service life and cutting downtime.
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Nylatron® GSM Replaces Bronze in Shaft Collars
Replacing bronze shaft collars with Nylatron® GSM, eliminating lubrication needs and cutting maintenance and downtime in dusty environments.
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Why Choose Lehigh Valley Plastics for Your Industry?
Industry-Specific Expertise
With decades of experience serving diverse industries, our engineering team understands the unique challenges and requirements of your sector. We’ve solved complex manufacturing problems across food processing, medical device manufacturing, transportation, energy production, and more.
Materials Selection Guidance
Our material specialists can help you navigate the thousands of available plastic formulations to find the perfect match for your application. Whether you need FDA compliance, chemical resistance, high temperature stability, or exceptional wear characteristics, we’ll guide you to the optimal solution.
Custom Manufacturing Solutions
When off-the-shelf components won’t work, our custom manufacturing capabilities deliver precisely what you need. From prototyping to full production runs, we can develop solutions tailored to your exact specifications and quality requirements.
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Our engineering team is ready to consult on your plastic manufacturing needs and develop custom solutions for your industry-specific applications.
Contact Our Engineering TeamFrequently Asked Questions About Industry-Specific Plastic Solutions
What industries does Lehigh Valley Plastics serve?
Lehigh Valley Plastics provides custom plastic manufacturing services for a wide range of industries including Food & Beverage, Energy, Medical, Electronics, Heavy Equipment, Transportation, Material Handling, and Agriculture. Our diverse capabilities allow us to serve many other sectors as well.
Do you offer food-grade plastic components?
Yes, we manufacture FDA-compliant plastic components for food processing and beverage production using materials that meet strict regulatory requirements for food contact applications.
Can you provide small production runs for specialized applications?
Absolutely. We offer flexible manufacturing capabilities for both prototype development and small to medium production runs, making us an ideal partner for specialized or niche industry applications.
How do I know which plastic material is best for my application?
Our engineering team can provide material selection consultation based on your specific requirements. We consider factors such as operating environment, mechanical stresses, chemical exposure, temperature range, and industry regulations to recommend the optimal material solution.