Precise temperature control helps produce the intended grade and quality of a given plastic and prevent shrinkage, warping and stress-related fissures and cracks.
Some plastics like nylon are hygroscopic and the amount of water they hold has a significant impact on their processing and final product. As ambient temperature directly affects ambient humidity, it is crucial to maintain tight tolerances on both.
Storage temperatures are also very important for plastics to maintain their desired physical characteristics. Some typical plastics and their storage temperatures are:
- PET – < 40°C (104°F)
- HD-PE – < 50-60°C (122-140°F)
- Induction Heat Sealed – 15-25°C (59-77°F)
- PP and HDPE – < 40°C (104°F)
Good temperature control is also crucial for the comfort and health of employees who work in these spaces. Electric heaters can provide such safe, accurate and reliable control. Neptronic can customize its heaters and can offer you a full-packaged heating solution with its complete range of controllers, thermostats and sensors.