No one who has ever been employed in a plastics plant has ever encountered the rapid shutdown of a machine when it begins to have difficulties. Sometimes the issue is serious, like a gearbox failure. Other times, it starts with something small — unstable temperature readings, unusual vibration, oil leakage, or inconsistent cycle timing. Even minor issues can affect the....
A production supervisor at a large extrusion facility once described waste heat as ‘money floating through the roof.’ It was a simple observation, but it captured a problem that exists across much of the plastics industry. Walk through almost any processing plant and the signs are easy to notice. Compressor rooms run hot even during winter months. Warm air leaves....
Downtime in plastics manufacturing doesn't stay contained. Quality problems can emerge at any time and shipments can get delayed. Manufacturing facilities depend on compressed air to power critical processes like injection molding, blow molding, extrusion and thermoforming. Upgrading to industrial air compressors, for plastics makes a big difference. You get reliability and you save energy. Old equipment just cannot do....
The making of plastic has evolved much more complicated than many expect to imagine outside the industry. The normal everyday products found at stores will go through several well-controlled production stages before being shipped. Whether it's a food tray, a detergent bottle, an auto part, a medical piece, or an electrical housing, the machines involved in these operations are incredibly....
Walk into any plastic processing unit today—extrusion, injection molding, blow molding—and you’ll notice something subtle but important. Conversations around energy are no longer limited to electricity bills or diesel costs. They’re tied to compliance. This is a change that hasn't come about quickly. Until now, the main focus of sustainable plastic manufacturing regulations has been on waste - what happens....
Polykemi and Rondo Plast have invested nearly SEK 25 million to expand their production capacity by around 7,500 tonnes of recycled material per year....
Neste has successfully commissioned a new upgrading plant for liquefied waste plastic (LWP) at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. This €111 million inves...
Selenis, a global producer of high-performance speciality polyesters and part of the IMG Group, has announced a major expansion of its industrial head...
Avantium N.V., a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has provided an update on the start-up of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, t...
The next generation of innovative heating bands for machines and tools in the plastics processing industry and other devices with homogeneous heat requirements.
Sheath material: aluminium
Wall thickness: approx. 11mm or 14mm
Max. Operating temperature: 450?C
Max. Power density: 4,5 W/cm2
The circular economy isn't just an option - it's essential for our survival. As we face mounting plastic pollution, we must shift from a take-make-dispose model to one where materials are reused and kept in circulation. It's not only about reducing waste but also about securing our future.
?Our technology isn't just about reducing plastic pollution; it's about redefining sustainability, ensuring that every product we make leaves a positive impact on the planet."