October 2023 Issue
October 2023
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the October 2023 issue of Plastics Technology
What's the Allowable Moisture Content in Nylons? It Depends: Part 2
Operating within guidelines from material suppliers can produce levels of polymer degradation. Get around it with better control over either the temperature of the melt or the barrel residence time.
Read MoreSingle vs. Twin-Screw Extruders: Why Mixing is Different
There have been many attempts to provide twin-screw-like mixing in singles, but except at very limited outputs none have been adequate. The odds of future success are long due to the inherent differences in the equipment types.
Read MoreHow to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends
You need to pay attention to the inherent characteristics of biopolymers PHA/PLA materials when setting process parameters to realize better and more consistent outcomes.
Read MoreRevisited: A Processor's Checklist for When Business Is Slow
Business slowdowns may provide you with more time for introspection. If you want to take a deeper dive into your operation, here are some things to consider.
Read MorePlastics Processing Activity Held Steady in August
Monthly index indicates overall plastics processing activity stayed on its path of contraction.
Read MoreHow to Design Three-Plate Molds: Part 2
There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.
Read MoreCompounder ‘Walks the Walk’ on Sustainability
Sustainability is one of Techmer PM’s four pillars and guiding principles. And the company has recently earned third-party certification that ensures at least 99% of its waste is diverted from landfills.
Read MorePrices Bottom Out for Volume Resins?
Flat-to-down trajectory underway for fourth quarter for commodity resins.
Read MoreHow to Maintain Pelletizing Quality When Acid Attacks
Developments in the chemistry of polymers and additives have made corrosion a real problem in pelletizers. Here’s how to ward it off.
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