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Topic: Shutdown-and-sealing

Easy Startups After Holiday Shutdowns: Start 2021 on the Right Foot

Oxidation and polymer degradation are common problems in plastics processing. When Oxidation..

Easy Startups After Thanksgiving Shutdown: Seal With Purge to Avoid Contamination

Oxidation and polymer degradation are common problems in plastics processing. When Oxidation..

Is Your Thermoplastic Extruder Getting Worn Out?

Thermoplastic extruders are the workhorses of the plastics industry. In many plants they are..

2 Ways Purging Compounds Can Help With Processing Clear Resins

3 Tips to Guarantee a Clean Machine at Start-Up

There are few things more frustrating than starting a morning shift following a shutdown and..

Fast Startups After the 4th: Sealing With Purge to Avoid Contamination

Oxidation and polymer degradation are common problems in plastics processing. When Oxidation..

How to Avoid Material Degradation at Start-Up

Material degradation is a costly concern for all thermoplastic processors. Contamination causes..

Setting Correct Clamp Tonnage in Injection Molding

How much tonnage are you using? How did you get there? Are you setting clamp tonnage based on..

5 Tips for a Perfect Shutdown in Extrusion Blow Molding

While many of our blogs discuss Injection Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) facilities also..

Cost Per-Lb vs. Cost-Per-Purge: Open Your Mind For Better Results

Recently, a large automotive injection molding company in the southern region of the US was..