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Industry know-how is a series of articles that provide essential background to the industry, terminology and practices.

In some cases there is a high level of assumed knowledge, in other cases terms of reference lack clarity – Industry Know-how aims to provide clear explanation and where appropriate thought leadership to support our industry.

If you would like clarification or explanation of a plastics industry topic or practice please contact us and we will be pleased to help.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_accordions style=”simple-style” open_toggle=”-1″][vc_accordion_tab icon=”moon-pen-5″ title=”Terminology”][vc_column_text]This article addresses the wide range of terminology relating to the classification of thermoplastic raw materials that has evolved over time, and Plastribution’s  approach towards transparency.

[mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”medium” outline_skin=”dark” bg_color=”#00c8d7″ text_color=”light” url=”https://www.plastribution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Terminology-Industry-know-how.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”left” id=”Buton ID” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″]Read Now[/mk_button][/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=”moon-palette” title=”The Colouring of Plastics”][vc_column_text]One of the great advantages of plastics is the ability to easily colour them to an infinite variety of colours and special effects. This article discusses techniques commonly used to achieve this.

[mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”medium” outline_skin=”dark” bg_color=”#00c8d7″ text_color=”light” url=”https://www.plastribution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/The-Colouring-of-Plastics-Industry_know-how.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”left” id=”Buton ID” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″]Read Now[/mk_button][/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=”moon-contract-3″ title=”Shrinkage”][vc_column_text]This article discusses the shrinkage of polymers – a key factor in the quality and performance of components.

[mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”medium” outline_skin=”dark” bg_color=”#00c8d7″ text_color=”light” url=”https://www.plastribution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Shrinkage-Industry_know-how.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”left” id=”Buton ID” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″]Read Now[/mk_button][/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=”moon-spinner-12″ title=”The Good Regrind”][vc_column_text]This article discusses introduces regrind. Regrind is typically a term that applies to plastic components/products, which have been mechanically, reduced in size to particles less than 10mm in diameter. The source of these plastic components can be pre-consumer waste such as process scrap, or less commonly post-consumer waste.

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[mk_button dimension=”outline” size=”medium” outline_skin=”dark” bg_color=”#00c8d7″ text_color=”light” url=”https://www.plastribution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Purging-Industry_know-how.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”left” id=”Buton ID” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″]Read Now[/mk_button][/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab icon=”moon-stack-4″ title=”Blending for Success”][vc_column_text]This article discusses the trend towards customising materials at the machine to both reduce costs and optimise processing and properties.

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