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Mechanical Mixing Vs. Auto-Blending — Which Is Right for My Plastic Blending Needs?
  • June 7, 2024
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The choice between mechanical mixing and auto-blending in plastic processing can significantly impact your operational efficiency, product quality, and overall costs. At Plastrac, we understand the complexities involved in these decisions and how they can affect your daily operations. With our expertise in designing and manufacturing disc-based gravimetric blending equipment and material loaders, we aim […]

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What Are the Best Ways to Incorporate Multiple Natural Ingredients Into the Grinding Process?
  • April 17, 2024
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In plastics manufacturing, achieving the perfect blend of quality and efficiency can often feel like a tightrope walk. At Plastrac, we’ve dedicated almost 30 years to mastering this balance. Our commitment to innovation, particularly in injection molding and extrusion molding, has led us to develop solutions that streamline the manufacturing process. One of the keys […]

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How the Gravimetric ColorStream™ Series Revolutionizes Color Blending
  • February 15, 2024
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During the injection molding process, multiple pieces of the puzzle can require precision timing, careful operation, and state-of-the-art equipment to make the process go smoothly. For companies looking to take their plastic injection molding process to the next level, focusing on the individual components of the process can make a significant difference. Plastrac has been […]

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What’s the Difference Between a Gravimetric Feeder & a Volumetric Feeder?
  • January 18, 2024
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Feeders are auxiliary equipment used for in-line additive dosing and are often used with an injection molder or extruder. There are two main types of feeders: gravimetric and volumetric. The choice between a gravimetric feeder and a volumetric feeder is a critical decision that profoundly influences the outcome of the plastic manufacturing process. Both play […]

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Auto-Disc™ blender
How Auto-Disc™ Blenders Compare to Other Types
  • August 17, 2023
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Plastrac takes pride in designing and manufacturing top-of-the-line disc-based gravimetric blending equipment and material loaders that are engineered to make plastic processing easier and more cost-efficient. We will dive deep into our innovative Auto-Disc™ Blenders and explore how they compare to other types on the market.

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How Auto-Disc™ Blenders Compare to Other Types
  • August 14, 2023
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Plastrac takes pride in designing and manufacturing top-of-the-line disc-based gravimetric blending equipment and material loaders that are engineered to make plastic processing easier and more cost-efficient. We will dive deep into our innovative Auto-Disc™ Blenders and explore how they compare to other types on the market.

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How Clear Plastic Parts Are Made
  • March 13, 2023
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Clear plastic has become one of the most commonly used materials in various commercial and retail applications. From car parts to the sealable containers you find on grocery store shelves, this versatile material has been used across multiple industries for numerous products for generations. However, you may not fully understand how clear plastic parts are […]

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How to Choose a Feeder That Is Right for Your Material & Application
  • April 7, 2022
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With the margin of error being so low, precision is of the utmost importance when it comes to feeding plastic pellets or powder into a material blender. Whether you’re using injection molding or extrusion molding processes, you will need to carefully select a feeder for your processing equipment to avoid problems due to incorrect measurements […]

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