Articles

Molds & Tooling 27 May 2020

Tooling: How to Properly Size, Gates, Runners and Sprues, Part 3

Get the sprue, runner and gate sizes close to ideal the first time around.

Postconsumer 27 May 2020

Lindner Recyclingtech Installs Shredders Onsite Remotely

After being installed remotely, the Micromat shredder has now been up and running for 200 operating hours without any issues.

Injection Molding 26 May 2020

Performance Plastics’ Secrets to Seamless Mold Transfers

Half of this Ohio-based molder’s client base started with a mold transfer. The firm shares the secrets of its success here.

Consumer Products 25 May 2020

Leading the Charge: Brand Owners Moving to Boost Recycled Content in Packages, Products

Leading brand owners and a big-box retailer discuss their recycling goals, which will impact processors and the entire supply chain.

Recycled Materials 22 May 2020

Blazing the Trail In Processing PCR for Corrugated Pipe

Just a decade ago, roughly 10% of HDPE corrugated pipes made by Advanced Drainage Systems used recycled material. That number is 65% now, and growing. Here’s how this processor became a pioneer in this field.

Medical 22 May 2020

Ineos Teams Up with Herman Miller in the Production of Face Shields for Front Line Medical Staff Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA is donating enough PP to Herman Miller which has repurposed resources to injection mold headbands for 20,000 medical face shields to combat COVID-19.

PET Processing 21 May 2020

How Graham Packaging Counters PCR Supply/Demand Squeeze

Customers want more PCR—including food grade—than recyclers can supply. Solutions involve efforts to educate customers, employees, and the community at large. New technologies also offer hope.