First vs Second Surface Mirrors

First vs Second Surface Mirrors

Mirrors may come in a range of shapes, curvatures and sizes and they are furthermore distinguished as either first-surface or second-surface mirrors. Knowing the difference between the two, and understanding their different applications, is vital to choosing the right...
Replex Plastics: Quality Above All Else

Replex Plastics: Quality Above All Else

Replex once had the capabilities to color our parts in any color imaginable on our line of CCTV domes. That product line, however, was soon overwhelmed by competition that flooded the market with products composed of cheap parts made in China. Replex had a decision:...
Here Comes the Sun: Can Your Playground Domes Handle It?

Here Comes the Sun: Can Your Playground Domes Handle It?

It’s fair to say that manufacturers of playground equipment are generally looking for durability and long-lasting functionality, to keep kids safe and parents happy. One of the important decisions to be made surrounds the ordering of those clear plastic domes that...
Two Types of Thermoforming: Free Blowing vs. Molding

Two Types of Thermoforming: Free Blowing vs. Molding

There are two predominant methods of thermoforming that can be used to create shapes out of plastic substrate: free blowing and molding. The overwhelming majority of Replex mirrors are created by free blowing. Free Blowing: Vacuum Pressure vs. Air Pressure During the...