Overview of the Plastic Products Manufacturers

 

Plastic is a large industry that includes many players. We'll be looking at their names and the products or services they offer. Most people focus on the "plastics products manufacturers" when asked to describe the industry. Let's begin with these manufacturers. We'll then go on to show you who works with them before the product is produced and delivered to consumers.

 

There are two ways to describe what a manufacturer does: either by their process (the plastics they use) or by the industry they serve (packaging, automotive, etc.). The Granulator type of process to use depends on the final product. A manufacturer does not need to be familiar with all processes. Many manufacturers specialize in one or two processes. Although larger plants might have more than one process, it's rare to have all of them under one roof. This is because the process selection is dependent on the final product or industry the manufacturer is supplying. A company that supplies the electronics industry might have an injection molding process for making TV casings and other components. They are not interested in blow molding processes used for making bottles.

 

Different industries use plastics extensively. These industries include medical and pharmaceutical, packaging; electronic and electric; automotive; toys and building and construction; home goods; agriculture and many others. Although most plastic manufacturers sell their products and parts to other industries, some do trade within themselves. Eg. For example, plastic bag manufacturers that specialize in producing bags will sell them on to other plastics producers for packaging purposes.

 

There are many kinds of plastic materials. There are many types of plastic materials. Each type has different grades that can be used for different purposes and different processes. Eg. Polypropylene (PP) is a popular material with many uses. Although they are often made from the same materials as those used to make car bumpers, PP materials used for plastic bags have different properties.

 

Resin producers are petrol-chemical plant that make plastic resins. This is the raw material used to make plastics. They use by-products of crude oil refineries to produce plastic materials. There are many types of resins that different resin producers specialize in. They supply large quantities of resin to both manufacturers (those that consume several hundred tons per month) and to resellers.

 

Resin traders purchase raw material from resin producers to sell to manufacturers in smaller quantities. A trader can often represent multiple resin producers, providing manufacturers with a wide range of materials.

 

Additives and Colorants Suppliers - Most materials are translucent or transparent in their natural state. However, colorants can be added to make them appear different colors. Chemical agents that alter the properties of a material are called additives.

 

Compounders companies specialize in mixing large quantities of additives, colorants and materials. These companies own large-scale mixing machines that can mix several tons of material at once. Mixing compound materials is more consistent than mixing them in small quantities with smaller mixers.

 

Machine Suppliers supply machines to manufacturers that make the product. Plastic products no longer need to be moulded manually. These machines are the backbone of any manufacturing plant. Machine makers are classified based on their specialization. These processes include Injection Molding and Blow Molding.

 

Auxiliary Equipments suppliers provides various machines and Equipments that will help a plant run smoothly. Hopper Dryers are used to dry materials; Mixers are used for mixing materials; Robotics can extract products from the machine; material handling systems and conveyor systems are all examples of such machines.

 

Mold Fabricators- The molds are attached to the machines that process plastics. Some molds are very complex depending on the process. Mold makers are skilled in the use of precision tools to cut steel blocks into the desired shapes. They provide the blueprints for the final product using advanced CAD/CAM software’s (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Machining).

 

Technical and Engineering Services- Some products need to be certified according to specific standards depending on their intended use. These companies offer such testing to car bumpers to make sure they are strong enough to withstand impact.

 

Secondary Processing is a broad term. This term refers to the extra work required after parts have been produced. Printing, painting, polishing and trimming are all examples. While most manufacturers have some secondary processes in place, specialists are often able to perform specialized processes like chrome plating.