Rubberblend Sheeting

Published on 08 March 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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We make rubber sheeting also.

It’s a blend of 100% recycled LDPE and 100% recycled rubber from tires in Nebraska and Missouri.

  • Very durable
  • Good Traction, not slick
  • Cheaper per pound
  • Waterproof
  • Somewhat flexible
  • Soft to walk on
  • Black only
  • Can make diamond plate pattern
  • Thickness range from 1/8″ to 1/2″

Call for pricing and spec sheets.

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Freight notice!!

Published on 02 March 2010 by Sandhill in Internal News

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Note to all customers:

When receiving a shipment of plastic from us, please make sure to inspect all sheets before signing free and clear on the BOL.

We will assume no responsibility for damaged product if the BOL is signed free and clear.  All products leave our facility on pallets banded and protected and in MINT condition.

They should arrive in the same condition to you.

If something appears damaged or there is no pallet underneath, please inspect everything to make sure it’s not damaged in any way before signing the BOL.

A BOL is there to ensure both Sandhill Plastics and the Customer are protected.  If something is damaged, please sign the BOL as such so we hold the carrier responsible and get reimbursed for remaking the damaged goods.

If you are uncertain regarding the procedure or how to sign for the shipment, please call us immediately.  800-644-7141

Sandhill Plastics will not remake and ship goods damaged at our cost if the BOL is signed free and clear.  We will remake and ship goods damaged if the BOL reflects what is damaged and what needs replaced.

Thanks,

JONI

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GEA

Published on 01 March 2010 by Sandhill in Employees and 4 legged friends

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GEA

This is one picture I finally got of this little girl- she’s a little scared and wary of people, but such a sweetheart!

Enjoy!

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Recycling News

Published on 24 February 2010 by Sandhill in Recycling

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A large number of plastic containers and bags are used on a daily basis. Plastic waste is one of the biggest causes for increased water and soil pollution. Plastic recycling offers one of the best solutions to the increased plastic waste in the environment. Plastic recycling is the process of breaking down used scrap and waste plastics to recover usable material for the manufacturing industry. Plastic comprises of a large number of resins and complex chemical structures that are melted down to create new fibers.

Plastic recycling is a complex procedure. Plastic recycling industries can face a large number of unique challenges. One of the key principles to be followed while recycling plastic is that different types of plastics cannot be mixed before recycling. Plastics of different polymer structures and resin composition are identified by using standard codes on the basis of their melting and crushing capacity. Plastic materials identified under a particular code can be mixed and recycled with other plastics of the same code. Plastic materials consist of a few dyes, fillers, and additives, which are not easily recyclable.

The obstacles of recycling plastic can be overcome by using an elaborate monomer recycling process wherein the polymer undergoes an inverse polymer reaction of what was used to manufacture it. The end product of this procedure is a mix of chemicals that form the original polymer, which is further purified and synthesized to form a new polymer of the same type. Another solution to the problem is the use of a thermal de-polymerization process, which involves conversion of assorted polymers into petroleum. The procedure accepts the mixing of any type of polymer.

Plastic recycling can be used to recycle plastic container of different types. Plastic containers such as milk bottles, soapboxes, and juice and water bottles are recycled on a common basis. Grocery sacks and plastic bags are some of the other plastic products that can be recycled.

A plethora of websites on the Internet provides detailed information about recycling plastic along with its benefits.

Recycling provides detailed information on Recycling, Waste Management And Recycling, Recycling Center, Computer Recycling and more. Recycling is affiliated with Fundraising Software.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ross_Bainbridge

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Shipping Special

Published on 23 February 2010 by Sandhill in Internal News

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Through the rest of this week, if you place an order, we will give you a $10 shipping credit!

You must state you saw this blog on the website to receive the credit!  And the order must be placed after 4:45 CST on Tuesday.

THANKS FOR THE BUSINESS AND GREAT RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE BUILT OVER THE YEARS!  IT’S VERY APPRECIATED!

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Updated Photos

Published on 23 February 2010 by Sandhill in Employees and 4 legged friends

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Here are some updated photos of the 4 legged friends at work!
They are in dog heaven every day and make us smile- work is so much better with them here to keep us company…

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White plastic Sheeting

Published on 18 February 2010 by Sandhill in Internal News

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Need a special size in the white color?

Call before 2-22-10 and we will help you!

4′ x 8′ sheets and 4′ x 50′ & 100′ rolls are what we normally stock.  If you have a different size or need a special cut, please call and we will arrange to make it in our next production run coming up!

Thanks for your business, it’s VERY appreciated!

2010 has started off with a bang and we intend to keep rolling like that!

JONI

Accounts Manager

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Tyroc Overflooring

Published on 17 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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Turn rooms with cold, damp concrete floors into spaces that are dry, cozy, and foot friendly.  Tyroc makes concrete comfortable!

Go to tyrocinc.com for more information on this great flooring option.

Environmentally friendly, this product is 100% recycled,  saving tires and plastic bottles from the landfills.  (11.5 recycled tires + 6800 plastic water bottles = 500 Square feet of tyroc overflooring)

Tyroc floats above the concrete, which isolates the floor covering, smoothing surfaces that are slightly uneven and helps prevent foundational cracks from damaging tiles.

Attributes:
Easy to carry

Easy to install

No hammering nails to put together

No tongue and groove that can be damaged

Edges glue easily together

No need to acclimize- installation immediately

Check Tyroc out today for your subflooring options!

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What to do with Recycled Rubber?

Published on 16 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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Rubber has many ideal qualities for a floor mating. For one, it is extremely durable. It can withstand any weight or impact without being permanently deformed. It is also very common. Used rubber can be remade into floor mating, which can be used for different purposes.

For instance, recycled rubber is usually made into rubber floor mats in day care centers. These re-used rubber floor mats can be placed both indoors and outdoors. They can lessen the wear and tear on the flooring and protect the flooring against spills and other accidental damage that may occur.

The material can also be used at gyms and weight rooms. Reused rubber floor mats are excellent for activities where a person has to wear spiked or special-soled shoes, such as those used in baseball and golf. Apart from gyms and weight rooms, locker room and sauna baths are two other places where they can be converted and used as a floor mat.

Rubber is also a material that can also be used to cover walkways and ramps in water parks, resorts, and skating rinks. Rubber is durable enough to resist the impact of activities held in these areas. It also provides increased shoes traction that prevents fall, slipping, and similar accidents.

They may also be used as floor mats for industrial areas like restaurants and bars. They can enhance the safety of these areas as it prevents accidents that may cause injuries to workers or employees. Muscle fatigue can also be reduced when people stand on these rubber mats.

Recycled rubber may also be used at home especially in the kitchen, outside the bathroom, or the laundry area. These are areas usually wet, and rubber mats can absorb the water quite well. Aside from being slip resistant, they are also easier to clean and durable as well.

Reusing rubber has its benefits. For one, recycling is a direction that is increasingly being taken to increase our environment friendliness. Rubber is non-biodegradable and the best way to make good use of previously owned rubber is to recycle it.

The author is an advocate of recycling. She also promotes gym and industrial safety through the use of materials that increase the safety level of workers in their work areas. Visit the author’s Rubber Matting and Flooring Guide to learn more.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rick_McGraw

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Reducing Environmental Impact

Published on 11 February 2010 by Sandhill in Recycling

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Strategies to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Plastics

1. Reduce the use
Source reduction Retailers and consumers can select products that use little or no packaging.  Select packaging materials that are recycled into new packaging.  If people refuse plastic as a packaging material, the industry will decrease production.

2. Reuse containers
Refillable plastic containers can be reused about 25 times, container reuse can lead to a substantial reduction in the demand for disposable plastic, lessening the use of  materials and energy, so it will reduce environmental impacts. Container designers will have to take into account the fate of the container beyond the point of sale and consider the service the container provides.

3. Require producers to take back resins
Get plastic manufacturers directly involved with plastic disposal and closing the material loop (Sandhill Plastics does this), which can stimulate them to consider the product’s life cycle from start to finish.  Making one size and one color container, collapsible containers, etc.   Container and resin makers can help develop the reprocessing infrastructure by taking back plastic from consumers.

4. Legislatively require recycled content
Requiring that all containers be composed of a percentage of post-consumer or post-industrial material can reduce the amount of virgin material used.

5. Standardize labeling, educating the consumer
Significantly different standardized labels for “recycled,” “recyclable,” and “made of plastic type X” must be made.

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