Dec 09,2011
Custom thermoplastic extruder Pexco LLC is broadening its base in profile extrusions with the acquisition of RDC Cytex Inc, a Houston-based company specializing in point of purchase display fixtures. Terms of the deal were not ...
Dec 08,2011
Mexico’s plastics industry association has revised upward its 2011 growth estimate for the sector. In early October it was talking about a possible growth of 6 percent. Now it says 9 percent is likely, not with standing a ...
Dec 08,2011
GripWorks recently added the entire line of Hunt-Wilde brand injection molded hand grips to its portfolio and will be manufacturing them at its St. Louis production facilities. It will be the first time in many years that the ...
Dec 07,2011
Tough sledding continued for the North American polypropylene resin market in November, with average selling prices dropping another 6 cents per pound. After climbing 37 cents in the first five months of 2011, PP prices now have ...
Dec 07,2011
Global demand for biodegradable and bio-based plastics will more than triple to more than 1 million metric tons in 2015, valued at $2.9 billion, according to a new market study. Gains will be fueled by rising petroleum prices, ...
Dec 06,2011
Custom thermoplastic extruder Pexco LLC is broadening its base in profile extrusions with the acquisition of RDC Cytex Inc, a Houston-based company specializing in point of purchase display fixtures. Terms of the deal were not ...
Dec 06,2011
One of the most common methods of film manufacture is Blown Film (also referred to as the Tubular Film) Extrusion. The process involves extrusion of a plastic through a circular die, followed by "bubble-like" expansion. The ...
Dec 02,2011
Orders for industrial robots were up 41 percent through the first nine months of 2011 — As North America-based robot companies are on target for one of their best years ever, according to the Robotic Industries Association. ...
Dec 01,2011
Plastic injection molding is an industry that has evolved in the world like never before. Beginning with the manufacture of products such as collar stays, buttons, and hair combs nowadays, plastic products are required almost ...
Dec 01,2011
What is necessary for Precision Plastic Machining? Precision plastic Machining requires highly trained workers, the right equipment and strict quality control. If these requirements are present, the plastic can be machined to ...
Nov 30,2011
Engel Holding GmbH will have record sales of about 740 million euros ($1 billion) in fiscal year 2011-2012, which will end March 31 of next year, according to Peter Neumann, president and CEO. That would be a 20 percent increase ...
Nov 30,2011
Injection press maker Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH used the Fakuma show to roll out its NC5 plus controller and the largest size yet of its Systec hydraulic press. Sumitomo Demag officials said the NC5 plus is ...
Nov 29,2011
Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH will generate about 250 million euros ($338 million) in 2011 sales, an increase of 22 percent thanks to a rebounding economy and new products from the maker of injection molding machines, robots and ...
Nov 29,2011
Extruders make everything from medical tubing and film and sheet for packaging — Strong markets— To vinyl windows and siding — These days, not so hot. The diversity sums up the North American extruder market in ...
Nov 28,2011
CNC Plastic machining stands for computerized numeral controlled plastic machine. As the name suggests these machines are programmed in numbers so that it can drill, grind, rip, and tap etc in the exact position as per your ...
Nov 28,2011
CNC Plastic machining is one of the most popular options for Manufacturing various plastic products today. Unlike the traditional methods of production, this method requires less manual intervention and gives better output in ...
Nov 25,2011
South Australia has led the way by banning plastic bags in favour of green bags which are better for the Environment.Here, the reasons for the ban are outlined and how the ban has been implemented has been described. Reasons for ...
Nov 25,2011
With Economy Development and improvement of living standard, China's dairy industry has been rapid development and growth, people's lifestyles and dietary patterns also changed significantly, the Milk on the table of ordinary ...
Nov 24,2011
Blown-film Extrusion can be defined as a process for forming Plastic films. The Blown-film extrusion involves a molten resin extruded through a circular die and filling the tube with air. The air within the tube stretches the film ...
Nov 24,2011
HC Plastic mesh : Blown film production process and Faults Most thermoplastic blow molding method can be used to produce blown film, blown film is extruded thin plastic tube, then hot compressed air to blow plastic inflation, then ...
