Resin Identification Codes

Tenax manufactures all of its fencing using virgin plastic materials, specifically high density polyethylene and polypropylene. Respectively, the resin identification code (RIC) used to identify each of these plastics is 2 and 5.

The resin identification code system is a set of symbols placed on plastics to identify the polymer type. It was developed by the Society of the Plastics Industry in 1988, and is used is to allow efficient separation of different polymer types for recycling.

When the number is left off, the symbol is known as the universal recycling symbol, indicating generic recyclable materials.

Click here to read an interesting editorial from PlasticNews.com, commenting on the effectiveness of the current RIC system.

Hurricane Sandy

Last week, the East Coast was hit by Hurricane Sandy's wrath. Being based in Baltimore, Maryland, Tenax and our employees felt the effects of this terrible storm. Though we were fortunate enough to only have suffered power outages and were able to reopen on Wednesday without any flood or property damage, not everyone was this lucky. According to the Huffington Post article "Hurricane Sandy's Economic Damage Could Reach $50 Billion, Eqecat Estimates", "...Sandy may have caused between $30 billion and $50 billion in economic losses, including property damage, lost business and extra living expenses. The cost to insurance companies could run as low as $10 billion and as high as $20 billion." If costs hit $50 billion, Sandy would become the second costliest storm after Katrina in 2005.

On behalf of Tenax employees, we would like to say that our thoughts are with everyone who is struggling as a result of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation. Our sales team is available to assist with suggesting Tenax products that can help with the clean up and rebuilding of the storm ravaged areas.

Please continue to be safe and remember to be thankful for what you have.

Snow Fence

Did you know that mechanical snow removal costs about 100 times more than trapping snow with fence? According to a study conducted by the National Research Council Strategic Highway Research Program, 

A well-planned snow fence program can provide a solution to blowing snow problems, and can be an excellent long-term investment. In the 1970s, the Wyoming Department of transportation reduced snow and ice removal costs by more than one-third ... Data available from the Wyoming study shows that storing snow with snow fences costs three cents a ton over the 25-year life of the fence, compared to three dollars a ton for moving it.
 

Later on in the report, advantages of post-supported snow fence, such as our plastic snow fence, are mentioned:

 Advantages

• Occupies least land area
• Suitable for any height of fencing
• Less susceptible to damage by snow creep on steep slopes
• Suitable for permafrost soils

Thankfully, distributors and retailers have been preparing for this season by building their inventories of Tenax Snow Fence. If you need information on where to buy, please contact our customer service at 1.866.356.8495. To see the snow fence that we have to offer, please view this brochure and contact us with any questions!

Click here for the full report.