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Plastics Under the UV Spotlight

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Andy Pye — 2 comments

UV blacklight - learn how plastics and UV light can work together in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

While UV light exposure can cause problems for polymers, when used in the right way, it can also be used constructively to join plastics together or to protect them. Most plastics degrade outdoors … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Processing, Plastics Tagged With: Application

Under pressure: In-line measuring and inspection systems for polymer processing

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Andy Pye — 1 comment

Injection molding machine - learn about in-line measurement systems for plastics processing in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

Injection moulding is one of the most important and efficient manufacturing techniques for polymeric materials, with the capability to manufacture high value-added products. It is an extremely … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Processing, Plastics Tagged With: Equipment & Services

Equipment Feature: Specialty Mixing Equipment for the Plastics Industry

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Paid Content — Leave a Comment

Ross Ribbon Blender - learn how the right equipment can improve plastics processing in the UL Prospector Knowledge Center.

Introduction This article presents just a few examples of specialty mixing equipment used in plastics processing. Mixer selection is always formulation-dependent so partner with a reliable mixer … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Processing, Plastics Tagged With: Sponsored Content, Paid Content

Running Hot: Key Considerations for Hot Sprue Systems

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Michael Sepe — 1 comment

Plastic granules for injection molding - learn about the pros and cons of hot sprue in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

Selection of a gate type and location is one of the most important decisions you can make during the mold design process. Perhaps the oldest method of delivering melt from the machine nozzle to the … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Processing, Plastics Tagged With: injection molding, Application

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