by empslc | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Current Issue
For many decades, the primary material used for gears throughout various industrial applications was metal. In recent years, however, plastic has begun to take a larger and larger share of the gear market, now with uses across numerous industries and fields —...
by empslc | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, Molding
There are several factors that play a major role in the efficiency and part quality of any injection molding process, and cooling time is at or near the top of any such list. Cooling plays a huge part in the overall cycle time of a given mold, taking up more...
by empslc | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Molding
There are certain issues no one wants to see when dealing with injection molded products, and one broad category here is a defect of some kind in the final part. Many plastic parts don’t ever make it all the way to market with their originally-intended properties, and...
by empslc | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog
There are several techniques that might be used within the broad realm of plastic injection molding, and one of the most common and well-known is over-molding. Referring to the layering of two or more specific plastic pieces, where at least one additional part is...
by empslc | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
While a number of major advances have changed several parts of the plastic injection molding world over the last few decades, one theme remains that’s been present for the duration: Most injection molds fall into two categories, either hot runner or cold runner...
by empslc | May 11, 2021 | Blog
For those who require multiple molds or products produced using the well-tested plastic injection molding method, there are a few different options available to you. Two of the most popular, similar in some ways but also distinctly different in others, are known as...
by empslc | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog
If you’re any business that relies on plastic parts on a regular basis, these parts being reliable and consistent is very important. These are themes that are huge within the plastic injection molding world, and there are several variables that go into creating...
by empslc | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the approved plastics that are used within injection molding for food processing and related food and beverage needs. Because sanitation and cleanliness are so important for materials in this industry,...
by empslc | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
We’re proud to serve numerous industries at EnviroTech Custom Injection Molders, and one of the top industries when it comes to the use of our industrial molding is food and food processing. Our filter plates are used across the food and beverage industry for a...
by empslc | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
In previous entries to this multi-part blog series, we’ve gone over a number of important terms and areas to be aware of within the injection molding world. Whether you’re a client making an order from an injection molder, a molding professional or anyone...
