September 2020 ISSUE

Performance Polypropylene: New Grades Tackle 'Engineering' Applications & Sustainability
New versions of this ultra-versatile material compete with more expensive ‘engineering’ resins and enhanced sustainability in applications from automotive and E&E to packaging, consumer goods and building construction.
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MaterialsFollow These Purging and Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Screws and Barrels
Processors can extend the life of equipment and improve productivity by coupling a preventive-maintenance program for their screws and barrels with routine use of chemical purging compounds..End Markets
Processing Medical Plastics? Here's How to Minimize Risk
FDA now expects OEMs of healthcare products to also take responsibility for Tier 2 and 3 suppliers—making sure every supply-chain link is meeting Good Manufacturing Practices.Materials
Running PCR? Optimize Performance & Processability with Stabilizers
Proper stabilization of PCR is vital to enable production of molded and extruded parts to meet brand-owner requirements.
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The Buck Stops … at This One-Stop Compounder
CRC Polymer Systems brings expertise in material selection, product formulation and processing, and a thorough understanding of part design and tooling under one roof with a series of customized materials and capabilities aimed at OEMs and molders.
‘Game Changing’ Flat Die Lives Up to Its Billing
Melt-Temperature Measurement Shows New Potential for Monitoring & Control
iMFLUX Leverages Its Resources to Fight Coronavirus
John Bozzelli: How to Know When Your Process is Ready to Make Acceptable Parts
Jim Fattori: Tooling: Back to Basics On Die Springs--Part 2
Mike Sepe: Materials Part 6 of 7: Annealing Tips for Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Jim Frankland: Understanding the Effect of Polymer Viscosity on Melt Temperature
Plastics Processing Index: Graham Recycling Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Processors Edge: A Window of Opportunity Opens to One Million Parts a Day
Resin Prices: Prices Up for All Commodity Resins
Plastics Processing Index: Plastics Processing Expands in July