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Title: Injection Molding with Thermoplastic BioComposites
Published: September, 2007
Introduction
 Current consumer trends are highlighting the importance of using socially responsible materials wherever possible in manufacturing. In the past, limited reliable sources, and inconsistent pellet quality and uniformity hindered the acceptance of thermoplastic biocomposites (also referred to as wood-plastic composites) within the injection molding industry - leaving the industry with little opportunity to develop best practices for consistent quality production.
New Technologies Enable New Opportunities
The advent of new thermoplastic biocomposite technologies negates any preconceptions about using this material for injection molding applications. Today, thermoplastic biocomposites can be used with existing hardware and minimal line adjustments to create high quality components that are not only environmentally friendly, but also offer a host of additional cost and performance advantages.
Injection Molding with Thermoplastic Biocomposites
JER Envirotech Ltd. has prepared a white paper titled "Injection Molding with Thermoplastic Biocomposites" to educate injection molders on the use of this material.
In addition to general settings and temperature recommendations, the document integrates a "real world" case study, prepared in collaboration with Baytech Plastics of Midland, ON. The case study illustrates each step in manufacturing of the specific components below using a JER thermoplastic biocomposite.
Inside the White Paper You'll Also Discover...
- How to injection mold using thermoplastic biocomposites on existing lines with minimal adjustments and no equipment changes;
- Which specific temperatures, nozzles, pressures, etc. are recommended for each step of the manufacturing process;
- Opportunities to blend thermoplastic biocomposites with traditional materials to improve end-product characteristics;
- The cost savings in energy, materials, and cycle times achieved by using thermoplastic biocomposites for injection molding.
Get Your Copy Today
Register with JER using the form below to obtain your FREE copy of the white paper.
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