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What to Know About Your Materials When Choosing a Feeder
Feeder performance is crucial to operating extrusion and compounding lines. And consistent, reliable feeding depends in large part on selecting a feeder compatible with the materials and additives you intend to process. Follow these tips to analyze your feeder requirements.
Read MorePrices of PE, PP, PVC Up; PS, PET Flat
While prices moved up for three of the five commodity resins, there was potential for a flat trajectory for the rest of the third quarter.
Read MoreGet Better at Using Foam for Your Molded Parts
Machine performance and process speeds are critical when using foam to reduce part weight while retaining part integrity.
Read MoreSirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions
Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.
Read MoreTroubleshooting Flow Surging in Single-Screw Extruders
Surging can cause lower production rates, higher scrap rates, material degradation and higher labor costs. Here is a guide to troubleshooting this problem.
Read MoreBuilding a Future With Sustainable Compounds
With roots in recycling, Star Plastics produces engineering thermoplastic compounds to meet performance and environmental goals.
WatchPlastics Processing Activity Contracted in July
Plastics processing GBI contracted for the third month in a row.
Read MoreOptical Sorting for Color Flexibility in Recycled Plastics
Aaron Industries added optical sorting to its operation, expanding capabilities to meet the color needs of customers.
Read MoreRunning Hot: Solutions for High-Temperature Injection Molding Cells
Here are some best practices for setting up and maintaining high-temperature injection molding processes, including sourcing and maintaining suitable water- and oil-circulating systems.
Read MoreHome In on These Six Variables to Monitor Molding
There are hundreds of variables in molding, but focusing on these six will help you make consistent parts.
Read MoreExtrusion Technology Extended to Injection, Enabling Up to 100% Regrind Usage
Twin-barrel (shot-pot) press can handle more regrind, offers other benefits to molders.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Focus on these Seven Areas to Set a Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Performing fundamental maintenance inspections frequently assures press longevity and process stability. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on top of seven key systems.
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