Mould and progression tool manufacture is MLI Tool & Die’s business - injection
Author:gly Date: 2024-09-30
The company’s proprietary technology captures and evaluates the gases formed during molding and identifies the mechanism by which pyrolysis gas forms during injection molding. It traps gases according to mold-based methods, and uses gas chromatography mass spectrometers (GC/MS) to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze their composition, identify the gases that are formed, and make fundamental improvements to the sources of their formation.
During the injection molding process, high temperatures and speeds along with the deterioration of plastic additives can release high volumes of decomposition gases. Mold deposits, gas burns, and short shots caused by pyrolysis gas can lead to quality problems. These may include undesirable effects on the dimensions and appearance of molded parts, resulting in high defect rates. Maintaining efficient production operations is important as manufacturers work to meet challenging applications such as automotive electrification and automation, said Polyplastics in its announcement.
The proprietary technology developed by Polyplastics captures and evaluates the gases and identifies the mechanism by which pyrolysis gas forms during the injection molding process.
The acquisition strengthens New Pendulum's position in plastics manufacturing. Bardot Plastics' expertise in custom injection moulding will complement New Pendulum's newly expanded capabilities in meltblown nonwoven production, rotational moulding, and injection moulding.
Bardot Plastics will be renamed Bardot Plastics LLC and marks the second successful acquisition for New Pendulum in less than a year, solidifying their commitment to growth within the plastics manufacturing sector.
The system’s configuration is divided into the three stages of plasticization, metering, and injection, and each unit is fitted with traps to segregate the gases that form within each part of the process.
Family-owned New Pendulum Corporation, a specialist in the manufacturing and industrial space, announced the acquisition of Bardot Plastics Inc., a custom injection moulding company based in Easton, Pennsylvania.
To this day, New Pendulum's portfolio includes Bardot Plastics alongside New Pig, SpillTech, and ten other companies, employing over 800 people across nine countries.
A new testing method that identifies gas formation during the injection molding process helps to reduce mold deposits, according to engineering thermoplastics supplier Polyplastics Co. Ltd. The Tokyo-based company’s Gas Investigation Method in Injection Molding (GIMIM) reportedly facilitates continuous molding and improves production efficiency.
"It has been a great experience working with New Pendulum, from our broad discussions on philosophy, fit, and family business to all of the small details that need to be covered during due diligence and closing process. Our family is excited for Bardot Plastics to join New Pendulum, and we're equally excited in terms of the resources they are building to move our family's company into the future," added Rick Boucher, current president of Bardot Plastics, and former owner/vice president of Manufacturing.
GIMIM makes it possible to measure high-molecular-weight substances that can cause mold deposits. Since this method directly analyzes gases that are formed inside the mold during filling, it yields results that are closest to real-world conditions, according to Polyplastics. In further research, Polyplastics plans to examine other problems caused by pyrolysis gas, such as short shots and gas burn defects as well as mold deposits.
Bardot Plastics becomes the 14th holding for New Pendulum since its formation in 1983. New Pendulum has retained ownership of 13 out of the 14 companies its acquired or created, demonstrating a focus on long-term growth and profitability.
"Since 1973, Bardot Plastics has built an excellent reputation with its customers, and much of that stems from the founding beliefs instilled by Lee Boucher, and the continued stewardship by the Boucher family over more than fifty years. This acquisition is an excellent example of our investment philosophy, not only from an operational standpoint, but also in terms of cultural fit and how we choose to do business," said Clark Stapelfeld, president & CEO of New Pendulum Corporation.
"Our portfolio approach has been one of logical, diligent expansion to create as much benefit as possible for the New Pendulum family of companies. Specifically, with the acquisition of Bardot Plastics, we are adding a key component to our plastics manufacturing capabilities, one we believe will pay significant dividends across all of our operations," noted Mark Woytowich, VP, Strategic Integration of New Pendulum Corporation.