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How Plastic Injection Molding Revolutionized the Food and Beverage Industry

Food production workers operating a chicken cutlet conveyor belt making use of plastic injection molded parts.

When visiting the market, you can trust plastic containers to keep the shelves stocked with fresh foods. Not only do plastics preserve food for consumption, but they’re also used in the production process. What’s important to understand about these plastics is that they’re comprised of food-grade variants, making them safe for use in the industry. So much of what goes into making food available to the public relies on plastic injection molding. If you’re looking to use food-safe plastics for your next project, you may want to learn how plastic injection molding revolutionized the food and beverage industry.

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How to Join Custom Plastic Injection Molded Components

A close up of a black spare car part that joins customer plastic injection molded components with metal components.

Plastic injection molding can be used to create a singular product, but most of the time, the process is used to create a part used in a bigger, more complex project. There are a variety of ways injection molded parts can be combined to make a whole. The method of assembly used to combine the plastic part with the final product varies depending on the required strength and whether it will need to be disassembled at any point. Let’s take a look at the different ways to join custom plastic injection molded parts and what method is best suited for your project.

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Questions to Expect When Requesting a Plastic Injection Molding Quote

An assortment of plastic parts made via the plastic injection molding process.

When it comes to taking your idea to market, it pays to be prepared. This extends to first contact with your manufacturer. When requesting your quote from your injection molding manufacturer, you should be ready to receive some questions you may not have considered. Without a thorough understanding of the injection molding process, it’s important to know what questions to expect and plan for when requesting a plastic injection molding quote.

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Injection Molding Thermoplastic Highlight: Polyamide

A plastic part part made from polyamide being held by a hand.

The magic of plastic injection molding is that there is a myriad of materials to select from, all with their own unique characteristics. One such material commonly used in injection molding is polyamide – perhaps more widely known as Nylon. This highly versatile thermoplastic boasts an impressive combination of electrical and mechanical properties, making it an ideal material to use in many different industries. To give you a better idea of your options, let’s highlight some of the benefits and challenges associated with the thermoplastic polyamide.

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Is Plastic Injection Molding Ecologically Sustainable?

A woman placing a plastic water bottle into a recycling bin with a tree in the background.

The green movement is more important than ever nowadays. Companies are being urged to make changes that scale back on their carbon footprint and support the environment. Plastics usually get a poor reputation when it comes to environmental health, but the plastic injection molding industry is surprisingly very economically responsible. Many injection molding manufacturers hold themselves accountable for the environment’s wellbeing by improving all stages of their process. Let’s review some of the ways plastic injection molding is ecologically sustainable.

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The Dangers of Using an Offshore Mold Maker

A container ship transporting cargo meant to signify offshore mold makers.

Cost vs. benefit is the crux of every business decision, and determining where to purchase an injection mold is no exception. The allure of cheap labor can be a strong selling point for offshoring mold production. However, the risks of offshoring can often far outweigh the benefits of an inexpensive mold, which can end up costing you more in the long haul. Let’s review the dangers of using an offshore mold maker and why it’s more lucrative to manufacture locally.

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