We often don’t think about it, but plastics are everywhere…especially in the recreational industry! Here are some sample places where you’ll find plastics in this market:

• Rollercoaster chain guides
• Barricades and formed ride parts
• Snowmobile sprockets, slide suspensions, and skis
• Ski bottoms
• Artificial skating
• Bowling alley ball returns, kick plates, and guides,
• Water slides
• Merry-go-round center wear plates
• Child slides
• Boat parts

Why were plastics used for these projects? Most likely because many plastics are self-lubricating, have a low-coefficient of friction, are easily formable, available in many colors (Kydex), are noise deadening, and have good wear, impact, and corrosion resistance.

The GS Sales team can suggest the best plastics product for your application, with Kydex, UHMW/HDPE, and Nylon/Acetal being the most common for recreation industry applications.

If you’re designing for amusement parks, snowmobiles, ice skating, bowling alleys, skateboards, waterparks, or other recreational facility, consider if your project (or parts of your project) could be made in plastic.

Contact the GS Sales team today to hear more about the benefits of plastics for the recreation industry.