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Why (and What) You Need to Dry
Other than polyolefins, almost every other polymer exhibits some level of polarity and therefore can absorb a certain amount of moisture from the atmosphere. Here’s a look at some of these materials, and what needs to be done to dry them.
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At New Recycling Summit, Participants Engage and Collaborate
Baerlocher's first annual recycling summit took place August 23-25 in Covington
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August 2022: Most-Read Articles
Simulation, hot runner manifold leaks, calculating shot size, resin pricing and more drew reader interest this August at PTOnline.com
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Prices of All Five Commodity Resins Drop
Factors include slowed demand, more than ample supplier inventories, and lower feedstock costs.
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Faster, Fail-Safe Mold Changes with Multicoupling Hose System
Wirthwein Medical cut mold setup times in half, thanks to Hasco’s new multicoupling system for cooling lines.
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Plastics Processing Crosses the (Flat) Line
July’s index has plastics processing moving into contraction territory.
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How Machine Monitoring Delivers Tangible Results
Much more has been said than done about reaping the benefits of data driven manufacturing among plastics processors. Good technology is essential, but change management is the most difficult part of the process. Here’s how to think about both.
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Eight Ways Manufacturers Can Attract & Retain Customers – Part 3
Sustainability, transparency with quality data, and offering short-notice production runs are critical to building customer relationships.
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A Cost Saving Modular Approach to Resin Drying Automation
Whether implementing a moisture-sensing closed-loop system for a single dryer, or automating an entire plant, technology is available to take the guesswork and worry out of resin drying. Using a modular approach allows processors to start simple and build more capabilities over time.
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What is Backpressure and How Should We Calculate It?
Does using an intensification ratio to calculate backpressure result in an accurate reflection of what’s happening in the barrel? Newer machine technologies have us revisiting an old project with fresh eyes.
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Asahi Kasei Aims for ‘First-to-Market’ of a More Sustainable Nylon 66
In addition, Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) is on a roll with its expanded Leona portfolio of specialty nylon 66-based compounds.
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What Comes After MES? It’s Already Here
If you’re not sure what the initials M-E-S mean, or whether that’s something your business needs, it may be time to look beyond MES to the next generation of manufacturing connectivity.
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