May 2014 Issue
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Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
Blow Molder’s Goal: Go Local on a National Scale
It's a rare feat: Combining three formerly separate blow molders under one umbrella while retaining their individual identities and "small company feel" for customers.
Read MoreINJECTION MOLDING: ‘Know Your Machine’
Many molders think they “know their machine,” but in reality do not. They get consumed by the demands of day-to-day production requirements and lose sight of the big picture.
Read MoreEXTRUSION: Effect of the Screw Flight On Melt Temperature, Energy Use
So-called rules of thumb regarding the design of flight clearance and width do not consider the temperature effect, both from the point of view of melt temperature and energy efficiency.
Read MorePolyolefins Innovation: Automotive, Packaging, Pipe, Furniture, Flooring, Films
New materials and processes for injection and blow molding, extrusion, compounding, and thermoforming were discussed at the recent SPE Polyolefins Conference.
Read MoreProprietary Oxygen Scavenger Is Dormant Until Needed
Technology for APET or CPET packaging gives a "designable" shelf life from 4 to 24 months.
Read MoreFor the Adventurous, Opportunities Beckon in Overmolding RFID Tags
Insert molding RFID tags and antennas is a growing market opportunity with relatively few players who have braved the challenges involved.
Read MoreAutomation Pays for Itself At Port Erie
Four dozen robots have helped this molder realize a variety of efficiencies.
Read MoreRPET Pricing Up in the East, Down in the West
The problem is soft demand in the West and reduced supplies in the East.
Read MoreAPPLICATION: Hybrid Electric Engine Covers Feature Very High-Flow Nylon 6
Up to 80% improved flow and cycle-time reductions from 15% to 40% is claimed.
Read MoreAPPLICATION: Vacuum-Seal Juice Container Made Of Tritan Copolyester
This container maintains freshness 125-200% longer than standard food containers.
Read More‘Sandy’ Storm Victim Recovers Quickly
Quick service by an equipment supplier helped get a waterlogged plant back up and running.
Read MoreModular Conveyors Help Molder Automate Quality Control
Easily reconfigurable belt conveyors provided one molder a convenient means of 100% QC inspection for tramp metal.
Read MoreSleeve Labels Drive Packaging R&D
Machinery and material suppliers are collaborating on new labels that don’t gum up the lucrative PET bottle reclaim business.
Read MoreMATERIALS: Melt Flow Rate Testing—Part 10
Two areas where the melt flow rate test it is not useful are related to processing.
Read MoreHow Pre-Loaded Ultrasonic Welders Save Time in Automated Assembly
Pre-loaded assembly systems mounted on a robot arm are a relatively new, time-saving concept in ultrasonic welding that maintains precision and process repeatability.
Read MoreAre Imported PET Preforms Likely To Hit Our Shores?
Several PET preform manufacturers from China, India and Pakistan are eyeing the U.S.
Read MoreFord Motor & Coca-Cola Get "Plastics From Renewable Sources Award"; Ford Highlights Other Developments
This is the first time Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Technology is being applied to a non-packaging application.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Options In Multi-Axis Robots For Injection Molding
With so many choices available today, it’s important for molders to understand the pros and cons of Cartesian vs. articulated-arm robots and how their capabilities overlap more than ever before.
Read MoreMATERIALS: S&E Specialty Polymers Expands Its Toll Compounding
The company’s plant is equipped with a wide range of processing equipment combined with a state-of-the-art lab.
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