October 2014 Issue
October 2014
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of Plastics Technology
Rogan Corp. at 80: Growing in Medical, LSR, Two-Shot Molding
Bondable TPEs and LSRs support growth in two-shot molding for medical and other markets.
Read MoreEmerald Performance Now Part Of American Securities
Leading specialty chemicals producer poised to continue growth trajectory under new ownership.
Read MorePrevent & Minimize Downtime in Hot Runner Molding
There are simple explanations for the most common hot-runner problems and equally simple ways to prevent them. One is to take advantage of features often overlooked in today’s hot-runner controls.
Read MoreFormulating LLDPE/LDPE Blends For Abuse–Resistant Blown Film
A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.
Read MorePelletron Founder Jerry Paulson Dies
Developed de-dusting technology that is still considered industry standard.
Read MoreNewcomer Compounder Lehmann & Voss Expands US Business
Just one year after establishing its sales company here, Lehmann & Voss has further expanded its portfolio through a key acquisition.
Read MoreRTP Expands Its Mexican Thermoplastics Compounding Facility
New pultrusion line and LFT compounds now at RTP's Mexican compounding facility.
Read MoreFamily-Owned Thermoformer Continues to Flourish
By adding technology, home-grown tooling, and automation, industrial thermoformer C&K Plastics has grown while getting its costs under control.
Read MoreFEA Software Predicts Material Response to Repeated Snap Fits
Modeling viscoelastic behavior is essential to understand changes in dimensions with repeated stress/strain exposure.
Read MoreEXTRUSION: Double Flights Are Not a Cure-All
There are certain applications where double-flighted feed sections make sense, and others where they don’t.
Read MoreINJECTION MOLDING: How Does Your Machine Control Pack Velocity?
You’ll need to find out in order to develop a molding process that you can repeat from machine to machine and mold to mold.
Read MoreBreaking Ground for Bulk Solids Innovation Center
Facility is expected to be open in April. Coperion K-Tron, Vortex Valves among anchor tenants.
Read MoreAutomation Eliminates Contamination
Many molders use robots to boost output and repeatability, but SSI also uses them to prevent contamination of critical diagnostic products.
Read MoreTOOLING: Flash-Free Molding: Part 1
A robust process window relies a lot on tooling. So it stands to reason that making a tool change to address issues provides a more robust solution
Read MoreMATERIALS: Don’t Guess Your Way through Root Cause Analysis: Part 2
The huge chasm between the laboratory and manufacturing discipline usually does not lend itself to problem-solving. It can be improved with clear communication between the analysis laboratory and the people bringing the problem to the lab.
Read MoreSolvay To Buy Chevron Phillips PPS Business
Expanding its specialty polymers portfolio, Solvay will acquire the Ryton PPS business from CP Chem.
Read MoreNanodiamonds Shine as Heat-Conductive Fillers
Finland’s Carbodeon has refined its functionalized nanodiamonds for a performance increase of 20% to 100%
Read MoreUnderstanding the Effects of Paint On Plastics
Paint can have significant effects on mechanical properties of plastic parts. As illustrated by this OEM’s procedure in developing new-generation outboard-motor covers, there’s no substitute for thorough testing.
Read MoreThe Paradox of Proportioning
Continuous proportioning typically involves a group of gravimetric feeders operating under some form of higher level coordinating control. One would think the result should be a perfectly formulated composite stream. But the devil is in the details.
Read MoreHexagon Buys Vero Software
Vero is known for its Visi software suite, which includes integrated mold analysis.
Read MoreBorealis Fully Acquires Ethylene Copolymer Joint Venture
Specialty Polymers Antwerp N.V., the joint venture between Borealis and Dupont now fully owned by Borealis.
Read MoreSecond Chances for Bioplastics Technologies
New opportunities for Trellis Earth Products and Metabolix.
Read MoreLiquid Composites Molding Progresses at BMW and VW
With lightweighting and fuel efficiency as drivers, two German automakers pursue alternative technologies for structural parts.
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