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Force Majeure Declarations Affecting Plastic Injection Molders

A pandemic face mask discarded on snowy ground to represent the force majeure faced by manufacturers due to a combination of COVID-19 and the Texas snowstorm

A frustrating combination of disrupted supply lines from the global pandemic and the recent storm that devastated Texas has led to limitations in resin availability. As with any industry, this is creating a disparity in supply and demand, resulting in soaring plastic prices and force majeure declarations – meaning an inability to fulfill a contract due to an unforeseeable circumstance. This has led to some vendors revising part specifications or material requirements to sidestep the crisis. Let’s take a closer look at the recent and frequent force majeure declarations and their effects on plastic injection molders.

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The Difference Between Double Shot Molding and Overmolding

The Difference Between Double Shot Molding and Overmolding

There are a variety of manufacturing methods used to create plastic molded products. Two methods mentioned in this article, double shot molding and overmolding, are viable manufacturing processes that offer several advantages for many plastic manufacturers. Both processes can be difficult to master since they require adherence to the very tightest of tolerances. Below, we discuss the differences and advantages between double shot molding and overmolding. [Read more…] about The Difference Between Double Shot Molding and Overmolding