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Nylon 66: Pricing & Supply Issues Spur Processors to Consider Alternatives
While the nylon 66 tightness may not prove long-lasting, resin suppliers, compounders, and distributors have mobilized to offer processors an array of ‘replacement’ materials.
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Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz
Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.
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Part 1: The Importance of Consistent Fill Time
To make identical parts, you need to keep fill time constant. Here’s why.
Read MoreCustom Processors Rebound Strongly
Index of 57.9 among custom processors tops overall index.
Read MoreCommodity Resin Prices End Year on Downward Path
Falling feedstock costs are one factor driving prices lower for PP, PS, PVC and PET, while PE remains flat.
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Telltale Signs of Screw Wear
Determining the cause of wear is the first step in eliminating it.
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New Study Refutes Negative Environmental Impact of Plastics Packaging
Packaging has been the favorite whipping boy of environmentalists. But a new report shows that replacing plastic with other materials would have widespread adverse environmental effects.
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Tricks of the Trade on RTOs and RSOs
The more you know about these runner diverters and shutoffs, the more you’ll use them. Here’s how to put them to work in your mold..
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Part 11: A Processor's Most Important Job
It’s the processors job to ensure molded parts contain enough stabilizer to perform to the expectations of the end use.
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Molder Makes Coffee Pods From Compostable Resin
Fourmark developed the expertise to mold plant-based resin into the main component of the capsules.
Read MoreLoop Industries to Supply 100% Recycled PET to Coca-Cola Bottlers
New agreement enables authorized Coca-Cola Bottlers to enter into supply agreements to secure 100% sustainable Loop branded PET plastic resin.
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How Central Chiller Control Works to Save Energy
No matter how efficient your plastics processing plant is, there are always areas where you could save a little more on energy consumption. It’s time to take a closer look at your central cooling system.
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