As long as plastics are used, additives will be an important consideration as they can impact the success of the material. Yet, most manufacturers of plastic materials will find that all additives are not created equal, and this is especially evident with blow molding. At Phoenix Plastics, we pride ourselves on only offering the highest …
Rancidity in packaging primarily comes from two main sources: oxygen and heat. If not packaged properly, food products containing oil and fatty acids will go rancid soon after exposure to heat and oxygen. Plastic UV protection reduces this risk by using materials that hold up well to UV exposure. Investing in plastic UV protection can …
Plastics are made by polymerization. This chemical process creates long chains of repeating molecules made primarily of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The physical and chemical properties of the plastic are dictated by the structure of those molecules. Process aids, UV stabilizers, and other additives are added to plastics to change their properties. Here’s how process …
The use of purging compounds can improve the processes that operators use within the plastic manufacturing industry. Plastic components continue to serve the automotive, electrical appliance, and medical device industries, among others. Injection molding in particular assist organizations with developing innovative products that continue to enhance the modern economy. This also requires the use of …
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Plastic is so commonplace today that most people don’t stop to think that there may have been elements added to the plastic during manufacturing that make it as reliable as it needs to be. Now that you are considering plastic for your manufacturing, construction, or other needs, it is advisable to consider what additives would be …
If you are in the plastic manufacturing industry, you have likely used additives in one way or another. However, when it comes to plastics produced for food use, there is certainly more nuance to selecting the right product to stop the ripening process. Plastics and food are inextricably linked. If your production includes products for …
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There are a variety of reasons that manufacturers choose to use polymer additives. Additives have been added to polymers for ages, and as long as plastic is used, this practice will continue. These additives effectively reduce costs, extend the life of the material, reduce flammability, improve flexibility, and make processing simpler, among other benefits. Enhancing Performance …
You may have heard the term ‘injection molding‘ but do not really understand what the process is or why it’s used. There are many interesting processes in plastics and polymer production that can serve the needs of a wide variety of customers. Injection molding is one of the more popular processes in polymer manufacturing as …
We all know that if food is left out without proper packaging, it will go bad and become dangerous to eat. This process is known as food rancidity, which occurs when factors such as oxygen, heat, and wavelengths (light) chemically interact with the food. This causes food to go bad, and in this blog, we …
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