Plastics Materials
Materials used in plastics processing include plastics, thermoplastics or polymers, materials are the stuff of which molded and extruded parts are made. Broad subcategories include commodity materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC; and engineering materials such as nylon, acetal and ABS for applications requiring higher performance.
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How to Optimize Injection Molding of PHA and PHA/PLA Blends
Here are processing guidelines aimed at both getting the PHA resin into the process without degrading it, and reducing residence time at melt temperatures.
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The Effects of Time on Polymers
Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.
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The Effects of Stress on Polymers
Previously we have discussed the effects of temperature and time on the long-term behavior of polymers. Now let's take a look at stress.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics
The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 25: Silicones
The long road to the development of silicone resulted in a chemistry that is remarkably versatile.
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The Importance of Melt & Mold Temperature
Molders should realize how significantly process conditions can influence the final properties of the part.
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Latest Materials News And Updates
“Groundbreaking” Flame Retardant PC and PC/ABS for Consumer Electronics, Electrical, Battery Chargers
Trinseo’s new FR PC and PC/ABS produced without PFAs or halogenated additives
Read MorePEK for Metal Replacement and Applications Requiring the Highest Heat Resistance
NPE 2024: Polyplastics’ new Sarpek polyetherketone (PEK) is said to be an advancement over PEEK.
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Formerra Partners With Evonik for Expansion of High-Performance Nylons
The company will distribute several of Evonik’s Vestamid materials in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Teknor Apex and UBQ Materials to Further Expand Development of Sustainable Materials
Their strengthened compounding partnership will expedite product development.
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Laser Marking Additives for Diverse Plastics
NPE 2024: Tosaf launches additives that boast exceptional transparency.
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Syntactic Foam With High Service Temperature and High Friction for Thermoforming
NPE 2024: CMT Materials showcases new plug-assists Hytac HTF copolymer syntactic foam.
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Riverdale Global Showing Latest Innovations and New Satellite Location in Wisconsin
NPE 2024: Live demos of updated RGS controller are among the highlights at its Wisconsin facility that will house the ‘new’ color R&D lab.
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Use Purging Compounds to Mitigate Processing Challenges of PCR and PIR
With frequent purging, you can minimize serious contamination issues and get both better results and higher profits.
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Prices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop
Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.
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Unraveling the Science and Myth Associated With Moisture Analysis — Part 2
Once you’ve selected the right moisture analyzer, the task of method development begins. Don’t skip this step or you’ll run into problems. Here’s what happened in my lab decades ago.
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Prices Up for All Volume Resins
First quarter was ending up with upward pricing, primarily due to higher feedstock costs and not supply/demand fundamentals.
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Prices of All Five Commodity Plastics On the Way Up
Despite earlier anticipated rollover in prices for most of the volume commodity resins, prices were generally on the way up for all going into the third month of first quarter.
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Materials Supplier Categories
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing/Prototyping Materials)
- Cellulose Acetate Propionate
- Starch-based Polymers
- Nylon--Type 6
- Polycarbonate/ABS Alloys
- PVC--Dispersion and Blending Resins
- PPE/Nylon Alloys
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PETG Type
- Polyethersulfone
- Adhesion-Modified HDPE
- Recycled/Reprocessed Materials--Ground Flake Form
- Polyphthalamide (PPA)
- PVDC--Coating Grades
- Polyphosphonate
- Other Styrene Copolymers
- Acrylic/PVC Alloy
- Polycarbonate/Polyester Alloy
- PVC--Flexible Compounds
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PCT Type
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Polyamide Type
- Polyamide, Aromatic
- Nylon--Type 69
- Ionomers
- Liquid Crystal Polymers
- Ethylene Plastomers
- Nylon/Polypropylene Alloys
- Nylon--Type Mxd6
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PBT Type
- Polyarylether
- Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA)
- Prepregs (thermoplastic)
- LLDPE
- ASA Copolymers and Alloys
- Nylon/Abs Alloys
- Polyarylate
- Polybenzimidazole (PBI)
- Polysulfone
- Cyclo-olefin Polymers
- PVC--Rigid Compounds
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Olefinic Type
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PTT Type
- Nylon--Type 610
- PVC--Chlorinated PVC (CPVC)
- Reinforcements--Ceramic Fibers
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Urethane Type
- Reinforcements--Continuous Fiber Rovings, Tows, Yarns
- Core Materials
- PHA, PHBV Biopolymers
- Reinforcements--Carbon or Graphite Fiber
- Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
- Nylon--Type 612
- Reinforcements--Mineral Fiber
- Adhesion-Modified LDPE
- PPE/PP Alloys
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--Other Types
- Stock Shapes--Rod, Tube
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Acrylics
- Recycled/Reprocessed Materials--Bale or Bulk Form
- Polystyrene
- SAN
- Cellulose, Ethyl
- Reinforcements--Fabric, Mat, Veil, Felt
- Stock Shapes--Film
- Polymethylpentene
- UHMW PE
- Polycarbonate
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PCTG Type
- Polyestercarbonate
- Nylon--Type 6/66 Copolymer
- Acrylic Copolymers
- Polyetherimide
- Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS)
- Polyarylsulfone
- PVC--Plastisols, Organosols
- Nylon--Type 11
- Reinforcements--Aramid Fiber
- Polybutylene
- Polyetheretheketone (PEEK), Polyetherketone (PEK) and Other Polyketones
- PPE/PS Alloys
- LDPE
- PVC--Suspension or Mass General-purpose Resins
- Nylon--Amorphous
- Nylon--Type 46
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Vinyl Type
- Polyphenylsulfone
- Reinforcements--Nylon, PET or PP Fiber
- Acetal
- AES Terpolymer
- PVC--Copolymer Resins
- Acrylonitrile Copolymers
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PET Type
- Adhesion-Modified LLDPE
- Polyamide-imide
- Ethylene Copolymers and Alloys - Other
- ULDPE/VLDPE
- HDPE
- EPS Bead (including Copolymers)
- Expandable Polyolefin Bead
- Acrylic/Polycarbonate Alloy
- Polyimide (Thermoplastic)
- Polyester (Thermoplastic)--PCTA Type
- Fluoropolymers
- PVDC--Extrusion & Molding Grades
- ABS/pvc Alloy
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Styrenic Type
- Nylon--Type 12
- Thermoplastic Urethane (Non-Elastomeric)
- Nylon--Type 66
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Polyester Type
- Polypropylene (including Copolymers)
- Polylactide (PLA) Polymers
- Recycled/Reprocessed Materials--Pelletized Form
- ABS
- Stock Shapes--Sheet
- MDPE
- Biodegradable, Photodegradable Resins and Compounds
- Reinforcements--UHMW-PE Fiber
- Reinforcements--Glass Fiber
- Phenoxy
- Cellulose Acetate
- Butadiene Styrene Copolymers (not Including Elastomers)
- Nylons - Other
- Reinforcements--Natural Fibers
- Reinforcements--Discontinuous Fibers (Chopped, Milled, Staple)
- Thermoplastic Elastomers--Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) Type
