New Chiller System Lowers Costs and Keeps Us More Competitive
Comments Off on New Chiller System Lowers Costs and Keeps Us More CompetitiveWe’ve always been committed to staying at the forefront of technology and innovation at Applied Plastics. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve installed a new chiller system that is already positively impacting our bottom line. This efficient new system enables us to lower our overall energy costs. Additionally, it’s also helping us to […]
Allow Blanket Orders to Be Able to Perform J.I.T. Deliveries
Comments Off on Allow Blanket Orders to Be Able to Perform J.I.T. DeliveriesBlanket orders are a type of purchase order that allows businesses to buy materials in advance and schedule deliveries over some time. It can be helpful for companies that need to maintain a certain inventory level, but it can also be inflexible if the business needs to change. J.I.T. delivery is a type of inventory […]
Applied Plastics | Supplier To Fortune 500 Companies, Small Companies, and Everything in Between
Comments Off on Applied Plastics | Supplier To Fortune 500 Companies, Small Companies, and Everything in BetweenAt Applied Plastics, we strive to serve businesses of all sizes. Whether a Fortune 500 company or a small business, Applied Plastics has the products and services you need. With a wide range of options available, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Applied Plastics. Our team of experts is always here to […]
The Plastic Tubing Guide
Comments Off on The Plastic Tubing GuideIf you’re looking for a durable, lightweight, and affordable material for your next project, plastic tubing is a great option. But with so many different types of plastic tubing on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about plastic tubing, from […]
Inside Tooling Department Allows for Quick Turnaround Times
Comments Off on Inside Tooling Department Allows for Quick Turnaround TimesOne of the benefits of in-house tooling is that it can help reduce turnaround time on new production. Companies can save time and money by having the ability to quickly and easily produce prototypes and test products before they go into full production. In-house tooling also allows for more flexibility when it comes to design […]
Plastic Extrusions vs. Injection Molding
Comments Off on Plastic Extrusions vs. Injection MoldingAt Applied Plastics, we offer a number of services to our customers including custom plastic extrusion, design aid, in-house tooling, warehousing, and inventory management. With our plastic extrusion services, we boast over 22 extrusion lines, making it easy to create extruded tubing and profiles in various sizes, shapes, and degrees of flexibility to meet the […]
Are Plastic Extrusions Right for You?
Comments Off on Are Plastic Extrusions Right for You?Plastic extrusions involve a process used to create parts with a fixed cross-sectional profile. Specifically, the process involves forcing molten plastic material through a die, which forms the polymer into a continuous shape that is cooled and cut to the desired length. At Applied Plastics, we provide plastic extruded rods, profiles, and tubing to meet […]
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Plastics Manufacturing from Concept to Production to Storage
Comments Off on Plastics Manufacturing from Concept to Production to StorageWhen it comes to plastics manufacturing, extrusions are one of the most efficient means of producing components with continuous shapes, including tubes, pipes, profiles, and rods. The process uses heat and pressure to form shaved plastic into components of varying colors, textures, and sizes, and that have a range of physical and chemical properties. The […]
8 Thermoplastics That Are Ideal for Custom Extrusions
Comments Off on 8 Thermoplastics That Are Ideal for Custom ExtrusionsApplied Plastics provides custom plastic extrusions for almost every application, no matter how challenging. We produce tubing, profile shapes, and solid rods using a wide variety of materials. Thermoplastics have the advantage of being able to be reheated and remolded as required. Thermoset, on the other hand, is unable to be reheated or remolded after […]