Plastic is used to manufacture a lot of different products; it is also used for packaging goods. You will find manufacturers, suppliers, sellers and buyers of plastic and its products in Zambia. These products include: clear plastics, carrier bags, clear and black sheeting, printed balers bags, FFS films for water, milk and candle packing, shrink films, printed carrier bags, rice packing bags, bread bags, chicken bags, garbage bags, the list is endless. Find here manufacturers of HDPE pipes and fittings, PVC, for civil engineering, agricultural, mining, domestic applications and more. Manholes sewer pipes water supply pipes drainage pipes corrugated pipes reinforced screw pipes as well as the fabrication of bends, tees and laterals.
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as the main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes
Plastic is defined as a material that contains as an essential ingredient an organic substance of large molecular weight. It is also defined as polymers of long carbon chains. Carbon atoms are linked in chains and are produced in long-chain molecules.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE) - Examples: beverage bottles, food bottles/jars salad dressing, peanut butter, honey, etc.) and polyester clothing or rope.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) - Examples: Milk cartons, detergent bottles, cereal box liners, toys, buckets, park benches and rigid pipes.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl) - Examples: Plumbing pipes, credit cards, human and pet toys, rain gutters, teething rings, IV fluid bags and medical tubing and oxygen masks.
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) - Examples: Plastic/cling wrap, sandwich and bread bags, bubble wrap, garbage bags, grocery bags and beverage cups.
Polypropylene (PP) - Examples: Straws, bottle caps, prescription bottles, hot food containers, packaging tape, disposable diapers and DVD/CD boxes (remember those!).
Polystyrene (PS or Styrofoam) - Examples: Cups, takeout food containers, shipping and product packaging, egg cartons, cutlery and building insulation.
Find suppliers of all these plastic products from the companies listed here