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Polypropylene Rod Advantages
Polypropylene Rod is a very light material that has a density of 0.91g/cm³ which means that it will actually float in water, this is sometimes an overlooked advantage where weight reduction is a benefit. Polypropylene Rod also has a very low moisture absorption level which at 0.03 is one of the lowest which helps produce components which may be used in wet environments to stay within tolerance and not expand as other plastics sometimes do. Polypropylene Rod is also very resistant to most acids and chemicals which can prove of interest within the water treatment industry. Polypropylene Rod is very economical and can often provide components that are equal in performance but lower in unit cost which would be an advantage in competitive industries. We would recommend that Polypropylene Rod is either mechanically fixed or welded using a plastic welding system, there are adhesives produced which could be effective but we would recommend contacting an adhesive specialist.

Polypropylene Rod Manufacturing Process
Polypropylene Rod is extruded under high pressure through steel dies. The high pressure helps to eliminate any holes or cavities within the rod. Production is not a high speed process as with materials such as steel and the rod is produced in a semi-finished over size condition, this is to allow for any surface imperfections and any minor surfact marking during any transportation throughout the distribution chain.

Polypropylene Rod Impact Resistance
One of the key advantages of Polypropylene Rod is its high impact resistance. It is often used in the heads of "soft" hammers to avoid damage to other components and can withstand high and continuous abuse. Polypropylene Rod is also often used in the manufacturer in the head of gas detection probes, this allows the probe to be hammered into the ground and the Polypropylene Rod handle can withstand intense continuous abuse.