Universal Plastics Completes Installation of HASS Vertical Milling Machine
Provides streamline tooling for more competitive thermoforming of clamshell packaging Holyoke, MA - Universal Plastics has completed purchase and installation of a new HASS VM3 CNC Vertical milling machine. The milling machine is equipped with a 40" X 26" bed, 25" of vertical travel, and a 24 tool change. "This machine combined with new CAD/CAM software allows us to direct machine tools for thin...
Read More »Thermoforming Operations Heat Up For VisiPak
VisiPak handles the pressure and keeps the machines rolling with innovative clear plastic packaging St. Louis (Arnold), MO - Traditional clear plastic packaging tubes were originally produced by VisiPak over 50 years ago, and while the tradition is still strong, a new generation of clear packaging is taking the world by storm. Thermoforming is a manufacturing process that allows for the...
Read More »Environmentally Friendly Material Choice Yields Hidden Benefits
Expertise in multiple manufacturing processes is an environmental advantage Arnold, MO - As the largest extruder of PETG tubing in the USA, VisiPak certainly has a strong voice on this environmentally friendly material. For more than 50 years, VisiPak has been extruding PETG and other materials. The thermoforming operations at the VisiPak manufacturing facility also utilize PETG material, and...
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McClarin Plastics Provides Thermoplastic Olefin Plastic Components for Rugged Environments
McClarin Plastics, Hanover PA, provides attractive, durable thermoformed TPO Components for the most rugged and abusive field environments, plus the added value of complete assembly of secondary components. Catering to the transportation, industrial equipment and service truck industries, McClarin Plastics engineering team delivers consistent solutions to traditional processes, specific to your...
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A Quick Guide to MASKING SOLUTIONS
This guide will provide an overview of the different masking options, and provide insight on which to use for your product.
Read More »LRM Industries Invents Twin Sheet Direct(TM) Thermoforming
ROCKLEDGE, Fla., July 21 -- LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces the invention of TSD Twin Sheet Direct(TM): a new innovative production process, extending the product value of its patent-pending STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology, which was invented and commercialized by LRM in 2007. TSD Twin Sheet Direct(TM) thermoforming uses existing...
Read More »Plastic Ingenuity Increases PLA Heat Deflection Temperature
Cross Plains, WI: Custom thermoformer, Plastic Ingenuity, has developed a proprietary process improvement that significantly increases the heat deflection temperature in PLA (Polylactic Acid) material, clearing a significant hurdle regarding this sustainable material. This advancement includes a material enhancement and unique processing techniques to attain higher temperature PLA. Stock versions...
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Sheetless Thermoforming is offered in one-step process.
STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) produces large thermoformed parts on 3-5 trolleys in circular track architecture, coating molten polymer directly onto onboard traditional thermoforming molds in one process cycle. Pre-manufactured sheets are not required, and array of polymers can be used. Additionally, thermoplastic composite thermoformed parts and structures can be molded using long fiber...
Read More »Dow Introduces Four New Polypropylene Products at K2007
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - November 09, 2007 The Dow Chemical Company today announced the introduction of four new and upgraded polypropylene products for rigid packaging and films converters in Europe. The new products include two new additions to the family of INSPIRE(TM) Performance Polymers and two new developmental resins. These products are part of the wave of new offerings from the Dow Horizon...
Read More »Cabot Nanogel® Aerogel Now Available in Duo-Gard Industries' New Multi-Wall Polycarbonate Daylighting Systems
BOSTON, Jan. 12 / -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) announced today that Cabot Nanogel® aerogel material is now available in multi-wall polycarbonate vertical glazing systems developed by Duo-Gard Industries Inc., a leading innovator in advanced translucent daylighting systems and modular site shelters. This new collaboration expands daylighting design options to architects, designers and...
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Harpro Modular Containers Offer an Eco-friendly, Portable Recycling Solution
Harpro's MiddleMan™ recycling container frames and reusable bags are made from eco-friendly material, fold for easy storage, and are easy to assemble. Check out the video to learn more.
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