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Preparing Your Logistics for Natural Disasters: The Push-Pull System

An image of a spreading forest fire.

On top of the pandemic, the past two years have witnessed an increase in destructive natural disasters. Hurricane Eta rampaging through Central America, the ice storm knocking out power across Texas, and the deadly wildfires consuming much of the United States’ west coast were just a few of the catastrophes of the past year. These devastating natural disasters not only threaten residents of these areas but also create logistical nightmares for many supply chains. Let’s review the push-pull system in injection molding and how it can prepare your logistics for the natural disasters ahead.

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The Benefits of Engineering-Grade Resins in Plastic Injection Molding

A gloved hand holding a screw driver next to plastic electrical housing make with engineering-grade resins.

Mainstream polymers are versatile enough to perform a large number of applications. Still, sometimes custom or specially built molded parts – such as for medical and public safety industries – have requirements that some commodity plastics just can’t meet. If a part needs to stand up to harsh conditions such as chemicals and fire, often engineering-grade plastics are the most viable solution. To understand how the application of these special plastics can minimize failure risk and achieve unique specifications, let’s review engineering-grade resins in plastic injection molding.

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3 Considerations When Designing a Plastic Molding Ejection System

A clear injection mold showing the innerworkings and various components of an ejection system.

When plastic parts become stuck in a mold, it can result in part defects, breakage of mold components, manufacturing delays, and increased costs. That is why carefully designing an efficient ejection system is key to achieving optimal output and final quality products. To design a system that ejects parts easily, quickly, and consistently, the engineer should pay considerable attention to the ejection surface area, the location, and the ejection type. Let’s take a closer look at these three considerations when designing a plastic molding ejection system.

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The Benefits of Plastic Parts in the Automotive Industry

A close-up of the rear of a blue car depicting a plastic plate surrounding the exhaust pipe.

We’ve come a long way since the Model T, transitioning away from heavy metal beams and brackets to lightweight yet durable plastics. Today, plastic parts support a wide variety of car functions, from the pedal and seat components to the powertrain and fuel system. There are several benefits to using plastics in car manufacturing, and skilled injection molders are well-versed in matching the right polymers to a car part’s performance needs. To discover just how useful this material can be, let’s review the benefits of plastic parts in the automotive industry.

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The Advantages of Sourcing Your Injection Molding

A plastic injection molder maintaining a large mold to indicate the advantages of sourcing your injection molding.

Manufacturing products entirely made in-house can seem like an attractive proposition, but it’s a prospect that is either extremely difficult to achieve or outright unattainable. It’s usually a consideration rooted in the perceived notion of reduced costs or faster production, but the likelihood of achieving either of these benefits is slim. In fact, outsourcing some of your product’s parts can have many immediate and long-term benefits that exceed in-house production. Let’s specifically review some of the advantages of sourcing your injection molding.

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The Benefits of Chemical-Resistant Resins in Medical Plastics

A close-up of an intravenous drip needle and tube with fluid inside.

In times of COVID-19, medical plastics have never been in such high demand. From syringes to face shields, the plastic injection molding industry has had its hands full. Since medical utensils and devices are essential for performing life-saving tasks, not only do they require complex designs and functionality, but they also need to withstand a variety of medical environments, many of which include harsh chemicals and sanitation. To understand the safety precautions applied to injection molding, let’s take a look at the benefits of chemical-resistant resins in medical plastics.

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