The Pharmaceutical Industry has used plastic injection molding for decades to initially convert metal products to plastic, then to use engineered resins for daily use items. Syringes, fluid transfer and delivery, and simple single use packaging are just the tip of the iceberg for using plastics for pharmaceutical purposes. The use has become more…
In the world of resins and injection molding, there are thousands of options available. Some resins offer strength, thermal stability and chemical resistance, and yet others offer electrical resistance and ease of printing. Perusing several online databases, such as the UL Prospector (formerly IDES), MAT Web, and The British Plastics Federation, can offer a starting point, but…
Staying eco-friendly in today’s market is a smart idea. It used to be that your new product didn’t need to worry about recycling and the end of lifecycle disposal. The current trend with consumers is to seek out products that are environmental friendly, both on the manufacturing side and at the end when it’s time…
There’s an ever growing population of plastics that are finding their way to landfills, while the growing threat of running out of fossil fuels always seems to be just around the corner. Researchers have been studying what can be done to curb the amount of plastics being thrown away, and a different set of scientists…
The term sustainability seems to be used in many places, and sometimes what others term is sustainable really isn’t. At SEA-LECT Plastics we classify our business practices as sustainable, and every day we act as a highly regarded green manufacturing company. Our daily goal is to reduce our impact on the environment as we manufacture…
Technology has continued to change and refine the plastics that are commonly used in every industry. As the global waste crisis continues to become more of a topic of discussion, scientists are finding new ways to recycle plastics and reuse various types of biodegradable materials. Recently researchers from Swansea University discovered a way that black…
If you’ve been to your local recycling center, you know how much packaging waste is deposited into local recycling centers and the impact you can have as a consumer. Some states charge an initial deposit on glass bottles, plastic containers, and some plastic packaging. You, as the consumer, are then required to recycle those containers…
As we march into 2019, SEA-LECT Plastics is constantly keeping an eye on the future. We work heavily in outdoor recreation, marine hardware, and the military / defense sector every day. Knowing where plastic injection molding trends are headed keeps us up-to-date and prepared to accommodate shifts in product development, material changes, and varying production…
If you’ve read the news in the last year that China has slowed or stopped buying our waste, you may be concerned with where it all goes. The truth is that is isn’t going anywhere, but to our own landfills that seem to fill up fast. Plastics that don’t sit in landfills may end up…
Pearl Jam has already left its mark on the world of music. Now they’re trying to leave a smaller mark on the environment by turning to a technology that’s still on the horizon—plant-based plastics, better known as bio-plastics. In 2015, the Seattle-based grunge rockers partnered with SEA-LECT Plastics, an injection molding company from Everett, Washington,…