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Plastics Processing Machinery

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Dusatec, Inc. Fairfield, NJ Industrial processing equipment for compounding, mixing, reacting & flushing in the chemical, plastic, pigment, paint, ink, adhesives, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chocolate, fiber, cellulose & wood fiber industries About PhoneEmail Website

MGB Engineering Co. Elk Grove Village, IL New & used extruders, grinders, densifiers & guillotines for the plastic industry About Phone Website

Absolute Machinery Corp. Worcester, MA

Addex, Inc. Newark, NY

AIC Equipment & Controls, Inc. Wixom, MI

American Cierra Plastics Auburn, NY

bdtronic Broken Arrow, OK

Brueckner Group USA, Inc. Dover, NH

FBE Corp. East Lansing, MI

FRIMO, Inc. Wixom, MI

Meadoworks, Inc. Schaumburg, IL

Milacron Plastics Technologies Group, LLC Batavia, OH

Milacron, LLC Cincinnati, OH

PNA Plastics, Inc. St. Charles, IL

Stopol Equipment Sales, LLC Valley City, OH

Sumitomo Demag Suwanee, GA

Thermal-Tech Systems, Inc. West Chicago, IL

Plastics processing machinery plays a crucial role in the manufacturing sector by enabling the production of a wide range of plastic products. This industry encompasses various types of machinery designed to process raw plastic materials into finished goods. Key processes include injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and rotational molding.

Injection molding machines inject molten plastic into a mold cavity, where it cools and solidifies into the desired shape. This process is ideal for producing high-volume, complex parts with tight tolerances. Extrusion machines force plastic through a die to create continuous shapes like pipes, sheets, and profiles. Blow molding machines produce hollow plastic products such as bottles and containers by inflating a heated plastic tube until it fills a mold. Thermoforming machines heat plastic sheets until pliable, then form them over a mold to create items like packaging trays and disposable cups. Rotational molding machines create large, hollow products by rotating a mold filled with powdered plastic, which melts and coats the interior surface.

Materials used in plastics processing include a variety of thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. Common thermoplastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These materials offer versatility, durability, and ease of processing. Thermosetting polymers, such as epoxy and phenolic resins, provide heat resistance and structural integrity for specific applications.

Plastics processing machinery serves numerous industries, including automotive, packaging, construction, electronics, and consumer goods. In the automotive industry, these machines produce components like dashboards, bumpers, and interior panels. The packaging industry relies on plastics processing for creating containers, films, and wraps. Construction applications include piping, insulation, and fittings. Electronics manufacturers use plastics for housings, connectors, and components. Consumer goods range from household items to toys and appliances.

Advancements in technology continue to enhance the efficiency and precision of plastics processing machinery, enabling manufacturers to meet the growing demand for plastic products across various sectors. The industry remains integral to modern manufacturing, providing essential tools for producing a diverse array of plastic goods.