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Serving the UK & IE plastics industry
Machine guarding used in industry and business is an important safety issue that is subject to numerous compliance standards and regulations.
We frequently hear talk of how big the Interplas exhibition used to be – apparently Battenfeld alone filled one hall!
We were asked to look at the performance of acrylic and the force required to break an acrylic window, fitted into a caravan which had been in service since 2001. Unfortunately sample of the glazing was not made available for inspection and subsequent physical analysis.
mo explains: Separately dosed materials need to be correctly mixed to ensure that plasticisation results in a homogenous output material.
Colour is subjective and has a huge impact on our physiology and psychology, so getting the right colour for your product is essential to widening its appeal, increasing perceived value and retaining the integrity of your brand.
Fire testing PE cladding has suddenly become a ‘buzz word’ following the tragedy at Grenfell. If there is one material that we come across more often in our modern society this is Polyethylene (PE).
As the MD of a UK injection moulding specialist, I have always been a strong advocate for the reshoring of moulding work. This has culminated in my participation on a specialist panel on this subject at the recent SMMT International Automotive Summit.
