How to Identify the Type of Plastic?
Plastics are all around us and play a crucial role in our daily lives, especially at BKB Precision. But what characteristics can help you identify a type of plastic? And how do you recognize which type of plastic you are dealing with?
Recognizing Plastic Characteristics
There are several characteristics by which you can identify the correct type of plastic. Think about:
- Flammability
- Light Transmittance
- Fracture Pattern
- Thermal Behavior
- Mechanical Properties
- Electrical Conductivity
- Solubility
Identifying the Type of Plastic
Not all the aforementioned characteristics for identifying plastics are easy to test. If we really cannot determine the type of plastic, at BKB Precision, we use the burn test to identify the correct type of plastic. We use the following chart for this test:
Plastic Material Identification Course
At BKB Precision, recycling and separating plastics play a major role in our overall sustainability approach. By correctly identifying plastics, they can be properly sorted and recycled. Incorrect separation of materials can cause disruptions in the recycling process, resulting in recycled materials still having to be discarded.
Finally, identifying plastics contributes to greater awareness and responsibility towards the environment. This allows for conscious choices that contribute to a more sustainable future.
The Role of Plastic Identification in Recycling
At BKB Precision, recycling and separating plastics play a major role in our overall sustainability approach. By correctly identifying plastics, they can be properly sorted and recycled. Incorrect separation of materials can cause disruptions in the recycling process, resulting in recycled materials still having to be discarded.
Finally, identifying plastics contributes to greater awareness and responsibility towards the environment. This allows for conscious choices that contribute to a more sustainable future.