If you are processing plastic materials, then you are dealing with scrap in some way. Scrap is an inevitability of manufacturing. Luckily, plastic can be a forgiving material, and recycled... More
Everyday polymers are surrounding us. From our cars to cell phones, polymers influence every aspect of our modern lives. Working in the plastics industry leads others to believe that you are... More
Most people think that process cooling is simple. Water cools off hot things. But if it is so simple, why do so many of our customers have cooling issues? The concepts behind... More
Why should I inspect my screw?Every plastic processor should include routine inspection of plasticizing components in their maintenance program. Using worn components can cause many issues including decreased throughput, increased energy... More
The Adams Engineers team will be at NPE in Orlando all week working with our partners in their booths. If you are going to be at the show and would... More
If in the last year you have read an industry publication or visited a trade show you have heard of Industry 4.0. It has become a buzzword; not only in... More
Cumberland equipment is built to be versatile and durable while being easy to maintain. Cumberland is the experts in infeed design and size reduction, ensuring a smooth reclamation process.Feedrolls and... More
As processors, uptime is everything. In a perfect world, lines would be dedicated and materials would never need to change. But in reality, demands change and schedules move. This means... More
As a plastic processor, your production is based on the amount of resin that can be plasticized each day. Whether injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion your process relies on... More
Maguire, the market leading materials control specialists, and Syncro, the extrusion control specialists, together provide new choices for extrusion control as well as a modular approach for a wide range... More
