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AGS Technology, a leader in the plastic injection molding industry, is proud to announce the graduation of two more of its employees from the Paulson ProMolder processing course. The graduates successfully completed the rigorous online course and passed the...
AGS Technology, a leader in the plastic injection molding industry, is proud to announce the graduation of four technicians from the Paulson ProMolder 1 processing course. These dedicated individuals have successfully completed the rigorous online course and...
Glass bead and glass fiber are both valuable additives in plastic resin with subtle differences that are important to note when specifying a glass filler in engineering applications. Glass beads, when added to plastic resins, can enhance the material's properties,...
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, ABS plastic, is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic whose main features are impact resistance, rigidity, high gloss, and low cost compared to other engineering resins. ABS resins are used in a variety of applications including automotive, appliances, construction, electronics, and business machinery. ABS is a terpolymer formed by the polymerization of acrylonitrile and […]
40% Glass/Mineral Nylon is a composite material made by combining nylon resin with glass mineral fibers. This material has several benefits that make it a popular choice. AGS calls this material FPA6240-200 and uses it in a variety of applications. Firstly, 40% Glass Mineral Nylon offers excellent strength and stiffness. The added glass mineral fibers […]
Direct injection molding of Injectoblend™ formulated regrind requires several modifications to the injection molding machine. Nozzle filters are essential components for injection molding with recycled plastics. Nozzle filters help to remove contaminants, such as...
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are under increasing pressure to reconsider the use, reuse, and recyclability of plastic in their product. We have seen almost every OEM make policy commitments to sustainability. As policy turns into action and...
A Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) has been added to the tools to help us with quality control with suppliers, in house, and any troubleshooting.
Polypropylene copolymer is a crystalline thermoplastic that starts with polymer grade propylene with 1-7% ethylene monomer added during bulk polymerization. Comonomer content and molecular weight distribution can be controlled in the reactor allowing for a wide range of grades and properties typically noted for the following: Chemical Resistance Low Temperature Impact Strength Lightweight Processability Price […]
Working with up to 100% regrind represents its own set of processing challenges. Based on experience and continuous improvement AGS mitigates regrind related processing issues with specially modified injection molding machines: Material conveying challenges include coarse sized chunks and longs that can obstruct the flow of plastic in standard diameter hoses/pipes. Fines generated during the […]