Plastics Materials

Materials used in plastics processing include plastics, thermoplastics or polymers, materials are the stuff of which molded and extruded parts are made. Broad subcategories include commodity materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC; and engineering materials such as nylon, acetal and ABS for applications requiring higher performance.

In Memoriam: Mike Sepe
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In Memoriam: Mike Sepe

“The Materials Analyst” and long-time contributor to Plastics Technology passes away at 71.  

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sustainability

How to Optimize Injection Molding of PHA and PHA/PLA Blends

Here are processing guidelines aimed at both getting the PHA resin into the process without degrading it, and reducing residence time at melt temperatures.

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best practices

The Effects of Time on Polymers

Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.

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processing tips

The Effects of Stress on Polymers

Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics

The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.    

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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 25: Silicones

The long road to the development of silicone resulted in a chemistry that is remarkably versatile.  

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processing tips

The Importance of Melt & Mold Temperature

Molders should realize how significantly process conditions can influence the final properties of the part.

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Latest Materials News And Updates

sustainability

TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu Develop PLA Embossed Label Water Bottle

The bioplastics company partnered with water producer Sansu in the development of this bottle to speed adoption of recycled PLA.

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Delrin and PolySource Enter into North American Distribution Agreement

The focus is on application development and engineering for industrial and consumer end markets.

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Packaging

Clear Amorphous Nylon for Flexible Food Packaging

NPE 2024: NYCOA’s NY-Clear 6I/6T nylon targeted for packaging and precision molded applications.

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Additives

Performance Phosphite Antioxidant and Extended Service Life UVA for Polyolefins

NPE 2024: Songwon’s Songnox 9228 phosphite enhances  resistance to oxidative corrosion while Songsorb 1164 UVA outperforms benzotriazoles.  

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Commodity Resins

ExxonMobil Collaborated on Creation of a High-Performance, Recyclable, Nonlaminated Freezer Film

The company partnered with provider of plant-based foods Bunduelle and film extruder Constantia Drukpol.

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Delrin Partners with Entec and Channel Prime Alliance

Through this partnership, Entec and Channel Price Alliance will distribute all grades of Delrin acetal to customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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NPE

Purgex Purging Compounds Celebrates Founder's Induction to Plastics Hall of Fame and Holds Technical Seminars

NPE2024: Purgex team hosting technical seminars throughout the show with industry pros.

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NPE

Struktol Showcasing a Range of Specialty Additives

NPE2024: Focus is on additives for plastics including PVC and WPC industries.

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NPE

Teknor Apex Presents Daily Hourly Sessions on Broad Range of Materials for Sustainability and Electrification

NPE 2024: Teknor Apex discusses its recyclable thermoplastic elastomers and much more between Tuesday and Thursday

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Asahi Kasei Showing Engineered Plastics Including Recycled PP and Nylon, 3D Printing Filaments, and Asaclean Plus Purging Concentrate

NPE2024: Xyron and Thermylene engineered resins include recycled versions and new 3D printing filaments highlighted, as well as Asaclean Plus purging concentrate.

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Materials

Let's Take a Journey into the World of Molding Thermosets – Part 1

There are many fundamental differences between thermosets and thermoplastics, from the way raw materials are furnished to the molder and the process in which parts are molded.  

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Biopolymers

BASF Highlighting How They 'Make, Use and Recycle Future Solutions'

NPE2024: BASF is using its proprietary computer-aided engineering tool Ultrasim when designing for sustainability in a broad range of industries.

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