FOR ENDURING PERFORMANCE AT THE CORE, IT PAYS TO START WITH A SUPERIOR PRODUCT. (read more)

HOW IT’S MADE: TRANSFORMING POLYURETHANE FOAM INTO PRODUCTION TOOLING (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. For over 80 years, General Plastics has engineered, machined, and fabricated rigid foam and flexible foam materials to satisfy the physical property, flammability, and other demanding specifications of the defense industry. (read more)

APPLICATIONS:

• Window trims
• Insulated garage doors
• Insulated entry doors
• Interior doors
• Decorative feature for doors and windows

Our unique formulations offer a compelling alternative to traditional core materials, such as thermoplastic foam, honeycomb, wood and metal. LAST-A-FOAM^® composite core materials have been used for years in the aerospace and automotive industries in place of aluminum, as well as for sports equipment and insulated doors and windows. (read more)

This extremely durable, long lasting, flame-retardant foam series is formulated to absorb significant energy while protecting payloads. (read more)

This lightweight foam core, satisfies fire, smoke & toxicity (FST) requirements for aerospace cabin interiors. It complies with the Ohio State University (OSU) 65/65 heat release standard, FAA flame and smoke regulations and aircraft manufacturer toxicity requirements for interiors. It's also used as insulation panels for ground based missile systems and provides protection to... (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. (read more)

From high-density, rigid foam for extremely heavy or metallic structures to low-density flexible foams used for munitions and electronics, General Plastics can custom-formulate your dunnage packages. (read more)

Which Composite Core Material is Right for Me? Top Three Questions to Ask (read more)

From the depths of the ocean to the vast expanse of space, our foams are at the heart of critical defense systems. (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. For over 80 years, General Plastics has engineered, machined, and fabricated rigid foam and flexible foam materials to satisfy the physical property, flammability, and other demanding specifications of the defense industry. (read more)

GP's foam used as nozzle closure that protects a rocket's motor from environmental factors until ignition. Closure then breaks apart when motors are ignited. (read more)

FROM AIR FORCE ONE TO MISSILE SYSTEMS, WE SHAPE IDEAS INTO FLYAWAY AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SOLUTIONS (read more)

Replace wood components with top-quality, Non-decaying lightweight polyurethane foam. (read more)

When it comes to choosing the right material, design engineers tend to focus primarily on the material properties and cost. Does it meet the specifications you need while still staying under budget? However, another very important criteria to consider is the “quality” of the supplier. What is their track record for on-time delivery, responsiveness, and problem-solving? (read more)

• Optimal substance used for noise reduction
• Very flexible and durable
• Ideal for a passenger cabin on aircrafts

• Foam calibration materials
• Artificial bone test media
• X-ray and diagnostic tables
• Diagnostic imaging beds
• Prosthetic blank material
• Core material for manufacturing composite prostheses
• Custom foam material for reconstructive applications and procedures

CLOSED-CELL POLYURETHANE FOAM THAT MEETS SPECIFIC DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND LOSS TANGENT REQUIREMENTS (read more)

FR-4300 Benefits:

• Retains chemical and solvent-resistant properties under heat
• Accommodates low-cost heat-forming methods
• Bonds easily
• Accepts a variety of adhesives and coatings
• Machinable with standard high-speed cutting tools
• Cuts cleanly with wood-carving tools and water jets
• Non-abrasive

HOW DOES TOOLING IMPACT PRODUCT QUALITY, BUDGETS, AND TIMELINES? (read more)

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR AND WINDOW MATERIALS
Take advantage of the unique chemistry in General Plastics’ LAST-A-FOAM® for your door and window applications.

APPLICATIONS:

• Window trims
• Insulated garage doors
• Insulated entry doors
• Interior doors
• Decorative feature for doors and windows

COMPOSITE CORE: FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING CORE MATERIAL FOR YOUR APPLICATION (read more)

CUSTOM RIGID MOLDED PARTS ACE COST, DELIVERY AND DETAIL REQUIREMENTS (read more)

LAST-A-FOAM^® RF-2200 is an advanced dielectric material for use in radomes, antennas and other radio frequency (RF) communication systems. (read more)

Factors one should consider when selecting the right composite core material. We’ll also specifically discuss application considerations, important processes and material compatibility elements. (read more)

Our wide range of products can be used in various construction applications such as thermal barrier with high-strength structural support for cold storage and industrial buildings. It may also be used as a core material with insulative properties for entry and garage doors and as an alternative material to wood for window trims. (read more)

On the water, on the ice, or on the street, LAST-A-FOAM® is at the core of top performance. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and material properties make it superb in recreational applications. (read more)

POLYURETHANE FOAM CORE PROVIDES A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR ACP COMPOSITES’ SPECIALIZED MEDICAL POSITIONING TABLE (read more)

General Plastics not only offers a variety of in-house production services (such as machining, molding, and tooling), but we also have the knowledge and experience to source, bond, and assemble dissimilar materials and components that may be difficult to integrate well. In addition, we have the ability to create custom formulations, shapes, and details to meet stringent specificat... (read more)

Our high-capacity production facility enables us to provide customers with end-to-end solutions that are durable and conform to specifications. We fabricate, machine and mold custom parts and sub-assemblies using rigid, semi-flexible and flexible polyurethane LAST-A-FOAM^® materials. (read more)

General Plastics offers large-scale capacity for converting our LAST-A-FOAM^® polyurethane foam, high-density foam materials, and other nonmetallic substrates into production parts for OEMs and Tier 1 / Tier 2 manufacturers. Our polyurethane foam is highly-machinable into 2-dimensional and complex 3-dimensional shapes. (read more)

IDEAL APPLICATIONS AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES USING SOFT TOOLING (read more)

Tool and mold makers count on General Plastics for superior-quality LAST-A-FOAM® machinable foam, polyurethane molds, and pattern-to-tool capabilities. (read more)

We want to reduce the “engineering shadow,” in which assumptions and misconceptions made early on in the design process end up having a negative, hard-to-reverse impact on decisions later down the road. The key is to involve materials experts like General Plastics early on in the planning phase to potentially save a lot of time and waste. (read more)

Not only does General Plastics produce premier polyurethane foams, but we also machine, fabricate, and assemble finished components. (read more)

GENERAL PLASTICS’ TOOLING BOARDS AND MACHINING SERVICES HELP POOL FEATURE MANUFACTURER MAKE A BIG SPLASH (read more)

General Plastics is a recognized center of excellence for flammability testing services. With proven expertise and FAA certified flammability testing facility, we are qualified to satisfy your requirements efficiently, conveniently and cost-effectively. Local access to FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) further streamlines flammability certification, saving you time and mo... (read more)

When it comes to tests related to qualification of product, time is always of the essence. Customers often require fast results and confirmation in order to move on to the next phase of their design or to get their product to market. (read more)

Your choice of tooling material can affect product quality, design production costs, and on-time project completion. Depending on your project requirements, it may be appropriate to use durable hard tooling for a long-lasting, high-volume program or cost-effective soft tooling for time-sensitive, short-run productions. (read more)

RECOGNIZED TESTING SERVICES BACKED BY 80 YEARS OF RIGOROUS QUALITY ASSURANCE (read more)

WHICH TOOLING OPTION IS BEST FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING? (read more)

If a project requires a particular service or equipment beyond our in-house capabilities, we tap a trusted, qualified corps of specialty subcontractors to fulfill that requirement and keep your job on track. The complex laminate parts you receive are backed by our stringent quality assurance program. (read more)

General Plastics fabricates and machines custom-molded parts (read more)