Articles

Molds & Tooling 1 Jan 2019

PART 2 OF 2: Tricks of the Trade on RTOs, RSOs

They have a lot more to offer molders than just shutting off a cavity. Let’s take a closer look.

Engineering Resins 1 Jan 2019

Volume Resin Prices Enter 2019 on Downward Path

Significant declines in feedstock prices, general year-end slowdown, and resin export/import issues contribute to this trend.

Extrusion 1 Jan 2019

Unraveling the Complexity of Single-Screw Scale-Up

Variables such as shear rates, melting rate, residence time and conductive heating are all influenced in the scale-up.

Injection Molding 1 Jan 2019

PART 2: The Importance of Consistent Fill Time

To make identical parts, you need to keep fill time constant. In part one we covered the why. Here’s the how.

Automotive 1 Jan 2019

Moldmaking in Mexico: A New Frontier

Advancing beyond repairs and maintenance, there is a growing Mexican moldmaking segment, giving local supply and support to the country’s burgeoning automotive sector, among others.

Consumer Products 1 Jan 2019

Product Color Trends as Seen by Color Research Futurists

Clariant and PolyOne give peeks at what’s to come in 2020.

Additives 31 Dec 2018

Leibinger Offers Protection Against Fake 'Christmas' Presents and Beyond

New security ink makes it more difficult for product pirates to do business.

Dynamic Lift Control Optimizes Central Cooling Technology

For plastics processors, conventional central chillers typically use a fixed pressure setting based on the warmest temperature the condenser experiences. New “Dynamic Lift Control” technology aims to adapt and adjust the pressure for peak performance.

What to Look for in an Industrial Shredder for Plastics

Not all industrial shredders are created equal. Certain product features can make a big difference in a machine’s life expectancy, as well as how easy and safe it is to operate and maintain.