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Key Factors That Set Top Plastic Mold Manufacturers Apart

When selecting a plastic mold manufacturer for your business, it's crucial to choose one that aligns with your production goals, quality standards, and timelines. The market is filled with plastic molding companies, but only a few stand out for their ability to deliver precise, durable, and high- quality molds consistently. Understanding the key factors that separate the best plastic mold manufacturers from the rest can help you make an informed decision and ensure that your project runs smoothly. In this blog, we will explore the key aspects that set top plastic mold manufacturers apart, including experience, technical expertise, customer service, and innovation. These factors are essential in ensuring the long- term success of your product development and manufacturing processes. 1. Experience and Expertise One of the most important factors that differentiates top plastic mold manufacturers is their level of experience and expertise in the industry. Experienced manufacture...

Know the Benefits and Applications of Antimicrobial Plastic


Industrial and consumer polymers are more prone to microbial attack. Fungi and bacteria buildup in the polymer additives usually result in the loss of product integrity. It’s true for outdoor applications where frequent environmental pollution lowers their lifespan. The demand for anti-microbial plastic is increasing with time due to rising penetration in consumer and packing products.

To lower the spread of infection almost all hospitals and other medical facilities are regularly using anti-microbial plastic healthcare equipment including soap dispensers, breathing circuits, etc. It’s because they are a great substitute for traditional materials in medical instruments. 

Nowadays, some agencies that do plastic manufacturing in the United States have started incorporating a broad range of polymer and plastic materials to stop the growth of micro-organisms and maintain and aesthetic appeal.


Pros:

1. Get Rid of Bad Smell and Staining

When plastics does not get disposed of well, this result in the formation of bacteria, which further causes bad smell and staining. It makes plastic to turn into yellow. 

But the use of antimicrobial additives in high-quality injection molding helps to lowers the risk of bad odors, material degradation, and staining. They will have excellent antimicrobial properties that will stop them from affecting the performance of plastics.

2. Last for a Long Time

Antimicrobial additives have the ability to boost the life span of plastic. Once placed in the injection mold, they offer effective and lasting protection against harmful bacteria, fungi, mold, and viruses by up to 99.99%.  This prevents plastic from degrading fast. It means that the product made of anti-microbial plastic is durable.

3. Stops Biofilm Formation

Antimicrobial plastics also prevent the formation of biofilms that are common in plastic surfaces and objects.

4. Encourages Good Hygiene

Plastic products like plates, cups, and containers are usually more prone to harmful bacteria if the storing conditions are unhygienic. It can also lead to serious health issues to the people that use them. However, antimicrobial plastics encourage better cleaning practices and are also best for the manufacturers of reusable cups. 

The additive contained in plastic cup lower the presence of bacteria, thus making the cup more hygienic to use. This makes more and more people to ditch disposables.

Applications:

Anti-microbial plastic is used in many areas including:

-Healthcare: Counter-tops, storage, medical devices, etc

-Housewares: Toilet seats, mattresses, cutting boards, appliances, flooring, and wall coverings

-Building Products: Windows, piping, vinyl siding, roofing membranes, flooring, and insulation

-Fitness: Footwear, sports equipment, duffle bags, and yoga mats

-Commercial: Packaging, electronics, seating, PVC blinds, signs and car interiors.

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