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What are Process Aids and UV Stabilizers?
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 Difference Between Resins and Purging Compounds
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 Additives and Their Benefits
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 …
Film Extrusion Purges
Everyone makes a purge, but not all film extrusion purges are the same. Purges get a bad name because some manufacturers don’t put a lot of thought into the chemistry or the process of film extrusion purges, or if they do put some thought into the process, they just want to do it cheaply and get a bunch of …
Essential Oils and Plastics Compounding
It seems that just about everywhere you go today, you hear about essential oils. If you are shopping, you’ll often see the oils in the store, and when you engage in social media or online sales, you will likely see oils mentioned there as well. Essential oils have grown in popularity over the last several …
Top 5 Benefits of Antimicrobial Additives in Plastic Products
Plastic products are strikingly ubiquitous, from space-age industrial components to cheap souvenirs. Though this ubiquity presents an environmental dilemma to any plastic producer, demand for this inexpensive and versatile miracle material is expected only to increase. While the reduction in plastic use remains a difficult sell, thoughtful design of plastic products can be more environmentally …
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New Year Same Great Services at Phoenix Plastics
It’s a New Year, and Phoenix Plastics is happy to continue to provide the same great host of products and services to our clients in 2021. Since 1996 we have been meeting and exceeding our client and industry standards for plastic manufacturing and plastic additives. With over 75 years of combined experience among our staff, …
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Happy New Year from Phoenix Plastics
In honor of serving in the plastics industry for nearly 25 years, Phoenix Plastics wishes you a Happy New Year! We remain committed to continuing to offer only top-quality products and services in 2020.
