Controller-Guided Procedure for Faster Hot-Runner Color Changes
Husky partnered with Chem-Trend to speed hot-runner color changes, pairing a new guided procedure within the Altanium Mold Controller with Chem-Trend’s Ultra Purge brand of purging compound.
#closeupontechnology #color
Molding, Extrusion, Recycling, Moldmaking: It’s All Here
‘Here’ is Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 21-23, when molding and extrusion conferences co-locate with the Amerimold trade show under one roof.
#editorial #sustainability
Biopolymer Compounding Done Right
Biodegradable polymers like PHA are set to slowly take over many areas of plastic production, but the material properties mean that special attention must be paid to the screw configuration and ventilation when compounding.
Technology News
Special-Effect Masterbatch for Natural-Looking Plastic Wine Corks
Prototype TPE corks made with Avient’s new Renol and Remafin masterbatch that create natural-looking TPE corks gets positive reviews at recent trials.
#Elastomers
Incipio Group to Use Eastman Tritan Renew for Select Product Lines
The products will incorporate Tritan Renew with 50% certified recycled content.
#sustainability
AI Being Used to Sort Plastics Automatically
The technology from Metaspectral is slated for completion by the end of 2021.
#sustainability
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Sustainable Plastics Initiative
The Foundation’s initiative is designed to help businesses identify sustainable paths to plastics use and harness the full potential of plastics innovation.
System Protects Resin from High-Speed Conveying
Processors can easily and automatically select and use capabilities to protect resins from damage caused by dilute-phase conveying systems operating at excessive speeds.
KNOWLEDGE CENTERS
Gain in-depth knowledge in processes, products and technology from industry experts
Training
Combat the skilled labor shortage using this comprehensive resource to train your own plastics processing experts.
Feeding
Everything you need to know about plastics compounding technology—from feeding solutions to application profiles and expert advice.
Purging Compound
Find out why purging is necessary, what not to use and how preventive maintenance can save you thousands of dollars.
Drying
Our Plastics Drying Knowledge Center is a complete multimedia resource on all things resin drying – from system configurations to install and maintenance.
Ascend Performance Materials Boosts Production of new Long-Chain Nylon Product Line
To meet demand for a variety of applications, Ascend has expanded production capacity for HiDura LCPA in its Greenwood, S.C., plant.
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Bag-Dump Module for Mixers, Blenders, More
Designed to contain dust generated when bulk materials are dumped manually.
Dust-Tight Batch-Weigh System
System integrates conveying and weighing for speed and accuracy.
YOUR BUSINESS
Index Moderates After Record Highs
New orders and production show biggest dip.
#economics
Commodity Resin Prices Keep on Climbing
Dips in PP and PET tabs proved temporary, as supply/demand imbalances elevate prices and restrict supplies of all five commodity resins. PS hikes are especially brutal.
#resinpricing #Elastomers #polystyrene
Calculators
Use these tools to help guide you through the part design and injection molding process.
ProAmpac’s Philosophy: Think Big, Act Small
While growing into a major force in flexible packaging—fueled by acquisition and new product development— this fully integrated film processor and converter has held onto the core values of a fast, feisty and customer-hungry smaller outfit.
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Rotary Bridge Break Helps Dose Poor-Flowing Materials
Designed for largest gravimetric blenders, Maguire device helps accurately dose regrind, recyclate, and other bridge-prone ingredients.
Flexible Screw Conveyor Resists Abrasion
Features steel conveyor tube, heavy-duty flexible screw, and heavy-gauge floor hopper and discharge housing.
Italian Machine Builder GAP Installs 27-Layer Blown Film Line
System consists of nine extruders feeding 400-mm annular die, an automatic gauge-controlling air ring, and other features.
#dies
KNOW HOW - EXPERT ADVICE
What You Need to Know About Blade Ejectors: Part 2
Follow these guidelines to prevent premature wear, flash and galling.
Understanding Roll Deflection in Sheet Processing
Because of roll deflection, sheet stacks made for PS don’t work nearly as well with PP. One solution is to try a top roll that bends in the opposite direction.
Apply the Power of a Troubleshooting Checklist to Your Process
Pocket guides provide processors an injection molding “crib sheet,” but in a process with thousands of interactions, applying if-this/then-that logic can’t always get you to a problem’s root cause.
#bestpractices
How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics
The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.
#color #sustainability
Polykemi to Have Compounding Production on Three Continents
By next year, the Swedish company will have started production in the U.S. and China.
#Elastomers
SCARA Robot Line Expanded
FANUC America says the newest additions increase reach and payload options for assembly, packaging, pick-and-place, and inspection processes.
Patent-Pending Lifter Released
Progressive Components says the new C-Series UniLifter features a cylindrical design that adjusts for misaligned ejector plates, easing wear on mold components.
CASE STUDIES
Molder Eliminates Line Blowouts with Deflection Elbow
Parker Chomerics eliminated chronic elbow failures since switching to Hammertek conveying elbow more than two-and-a-half years ago.
#processorsedge #technologyinaction
ERP Platform Keeps Molders Connected in the Pandemic
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers its users many tools and modules with manufacturing and plastics specific platforms like DELMIAworks touching everything from inventory and quality to bookkeeping and process and machine monitoring.
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Overmolding Overhaul
An articulating mold and versatile auxiliary injection unit helped this molder rethink its tried-and-true approach to insert molding.
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