Extrusion and injection molding are the most important conversion techniques used by the thermoplastics processing industry. Certain factors need to be considered before a thermoplastics material is ...

Specifically engineered for molding devices with extremely thin walls and long flow lengths, this new polycarbonate grade is a high-flow one with an internal mold release that helps ease removal from ...

MANTUA, Ohio—Mantaline Corp. has expanded its use of thermoplastic elastomers and injection molding in gaskets and seals. In July, the company opened a production plant in Hiram, Ohio, about 15 ...

Engineered thermoplastic extrusions specialist Intek Plastics LLC is adding injection molding and prototyping with the acquisition of Eau Claire, Wis.-based Five Star Plastics LLC. Terms were not ...

BARCELONA, Spain, March 24, 2014 -Lubrizol Advanced Materials M.S. S.L. (FKA Merquinsa) announces it is expanding its presence in the Nordic TPU market by appointing Bjorn Thorsen as distributor for ...

For decades, traditional materials like rubber and PVC dominated the landscape of flexible materials. However, their limitations, such as complex processing, higher costs, and environmental concerns, ...

NEW YORK — Lubrizol Corp. introduced a medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane with flame-retardant properties and a new pharmaceutical excipient for implantable controlled-release drug delivery June ...

As interest in composites has increased in ground transportation, significant work has been underway among resin and reinforcement suppliers, processors and machinery makers to find better ways to ...

Extruder Intek Plastics, based in Hastings, MN, has acquired injection molding company Five Star Plastics, located in Eau Claire, WI. Both companies are family-owned. Intek said that the acquisition ...

Custom processor GaMra Composites has developed new profile extrusion technology for producing siding, window lineals, fencing and other products for the construction market.