 | Safety Reqs for Granulators, Strand Pelletizers and Dicers
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.11-2021 Safety Requirements for Granulators, Strand Pelletizers and Dicers Used for Size Reduction of Plastics
The requirements of this standard apply to the manufacture, care and use of granulators, strand pelletizers, dicers, and single shaft rotary grinders used for the size reduction of plastics through the use of a rotary cutting action. The equipment can be actuated either manually, mechanically, hydraulically, electrically, pneumatically or by any combination. This standard does not apply to other types of shredders or to pulverizers.
Date of Publication: April 2021
Format: PDF, 47 pages.
Regular price: 100.00
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| AN151-11 | 4/15/2021 12:00:00 AM |
 | Industry Guidance for Recycled Plastics for Food-Contact
Industry Guidance for Recycled Plastics in Food-Contact Applications
FDCPMC Supply Chain Communication for Recycled Applications in Packaging (SCCRAP) Workgroup has completed the guidance document – ‘General Information for Industry on Supply Chain Communication for Recycled Plastics in Food-Contact Applications’. These guidelines are intended as a general roadmap for understanding regulatory compliance requirements applicable to post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in food-contact packaging.
Format: PDF downloadable file
Regular price: 250.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| AL110 | 3/30/2021 12:00:00 AM |
 | Test Procedures for the Flexible Vinyl Industry
The library of “Test Methods for the Flexible Vinyl Industry,” produced by Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Flexible Vinyl Products Division (FVPD) Technical Committee, is a compilation of over 50 useful, non-routine analytical tests for flexible PVC. This book features methods that will produce quantitative results for determining numerous material characterizations. Categories of these test procedures include:
1. Raw Material Testing
2. Vinyl Dispersion (Plastisol) Preparation
3. Vinyl Dispersion (Plastisol Characterization)
4. Processing/ Fusion
5. Fused Compound/ Part Characterization
Format: PDF downloadable file
Regular price: 350.00
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| BU301 | 3/29/2021 12:00:00 AM |
 | B151.27 Safety Requirements for Robot / IMM Systems
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.27-2021 Safety Requirements for Robot / Injection Molding Machine Systems
This American National Standard specifies the safety requirements for the design, implementation, set-up, operation, maintenance and modification of robot / Injection Molding Machine (IMM) systems. A robot / IMM system is comprised of a robot system(s) operating within the volume of the mold area guarding of an IMM.
Date of Publication: 19 March 2021
Format: PDF, 36 pages.
Regular price: 100.00
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Member discount: 30%
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| AN151-27 | 3/20/2021 12:00:00 AM |
 | Global Business Trends: 2020
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) annual Global Trends report analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020. The U.S. plastics industry is still a major player in world trade. This report features key findings that will arm you with the information needed to move in 2021.
Format: Downloadable PDF
Released: October 2020
Regular price: 995.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| AB172 | 10/21/2020 12:00:00 AM |
 | Plastics Market Watch: Bottling
Plastics Market Watch: Bottling from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is an insightful examination of plastic's essential role in the wide array of bottling end-markets. Download this compelling report today and find out why plastic is the material of choice for industries including beverages, food, personal care, healthcare and household goods. You’ll also explore fascinating economics and demographics, plus various consumer and tech trends in the world of bottling.
Released October 2020
Format: PDF downloadable file
Regular price: 495.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| PMW014 | 10/15/2020 12:00:00 AM |
 | Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U.S.: 2020
The 2020 Size & Impact report, detailing the plastics industry's contributions to the U.S. economy and providing an industry forecast, is now available for download. According to the latest data, plastics, the eighth largest industry domestically, accounts for more than one million jobs in the U.S. and $432.0 billion in shipments.
Format: Downloadable PDF
Released: September 2020
Regular price: 995.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| AB171 | 9/16/2020 12:00:00 AM |
 | Safety Reqs for Film and Sheet Winding/Unwinding Machinery
ANSI/PLASTICS B151.5-2020 Safety Requirements for Plastic Film and Sheet Winding and Unwinding Machinery
The purpose of this standard is to identify and address known hazards to personnel working on, or adjacent to plastic film/sheet winding, slitter rewinding and unwinding machinery. Safety requirements of ancillary equipment used with this machinery are not covered by this standard.
Date of Publication: May 2020
Format: PDF, 64 pages.
Regular price: 150.00
Member price: 105.00
Member discount: 30%
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| AN151-5 | 5/12/2020 12:00:00 AM |
 | Plastics Market Watch Watching: Consumer Goods
Market Watch Reports over the past few years have explored the usage of plastics in major industry sectors such as housing and construction, transportation, and health care. Plastics have proven to be vital to these sectors; the material is integral to the innovation of products that move, shelter, feed, cure, and entertain us.
The first-ever Watching: Plastics Contributions to Consumer Goods report investigates how plastics are used in products consumers use and need in their daily lives, such as packaged foods, personal care products, electronics, vehicles, home appliances, toys, sporting gear, and more.
Unlock your full copy of the Consumer Goods Plastics Market Watch report today. Plastics Industry Association members may access the PLASTICS library and reports at no cost – a benefit of PLASTICS membership.
Format: PDF downloadable file
Released: March 2020
Regular price: 495.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| PMW013 | 3/28/2020 12:00:00 AM |
 | Global Business Trends: 2019
Released October 2019
PLASTICS’ annual Global Trends study analyzes U.S. trade data on an industry-wide and segment specific basis. The 2019 edition of the report also features the Global Plastics RankingTM report that ranks each nation's plastics industry in order to provide data that companies can use to identify new export markets.
Format: PDF downloadable file
Regular price: 595.00
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Member discount: 100%
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| AB170 | 10/28/2019 12:00:00 AM |