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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Injection molding revolutionized the plastic manufacturing industry by enabling companies to produce identical parts in medium and high volumes quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. It’s for this reason that manufacturers often prefer to follow the injection molding process over using CNC machining, die casting, and urethane casting methods.
Plastic is a popular raw material in a variety of manufacturing industries because it is cheap and versatile. Many of the products we enjoy today, such as PVC pipes, drinking straws, and window trimmings, wouldn’t be possible without the plastic profile extrusion process. What is profile extrusion?
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 […]
Because injection molded and blow-molded products are found everywhere in today’s world, many people assume the processes are interchangeable. However, the reality is that these two methods of producing high-quality plastic parts and products serve distinct markets and create different products. For this reason, it’s important to understand the differences between these processes so that […]