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How To Test Plastic Material Properties [Videos]

I recently published a list of videos on the injection molding process, and importers of hard goods made from plastics (or at least using plastic components) also need to know how to test plastic material properties. Why is plastic testing important? We'll explore it in this post and leave you better equipped to manage your supply chain. … [Read more...]

All about Plastic Injection Molding and Thermoplastics [Videos]

Do some of your products include plastic parts? If you purchase hard goods, that's probably the case. When writing a guide about plastics manufacturing last month, and I made a list of products that are made in China and incorporate thermoplastics. Here are a few: The casing of many electrical appliances and electronic products Many vehicle parts (e.g. instrument panels in PVC, a dashboard in ABS, bumpers in PP, cams in PA, buttons in PS…) Many construction parts (e.g. countertops, … [Read more...]

Selecting a Plastic Injection Material for China Manufacturing

By Fabien Gaussorgues Do you need to manufacture a plastic part in China? The first question is usually 'what is the best material?' comes before prototyping and before deciding on a manufacturer. The most common plastics used in China are acrylic (PMMA), acetal (POM), nylon (PA66), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile (ABS), thermoplastic (PET), polypropylene (PP), low density polyethylene (LDPE), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). There is usually no straightforward answer. Many criteria … [Read more...]