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Canada, plastics & COVID-19

More than just a humanitarian crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is causing global economic disaster. Manufacturing is among the industries to be most negatively affected as the virus domino toppled supply chain lines and shuttered factories in China, Europe, and then worldwide. And Canada’s plastics industry isn’t being spared the effects.

RAW MATERIALS HANDLING: Proceed with caution

Pellets barrelling through pneumatic conveying systems at high speeds can create holes, and then leaks, in even the most expensive stainless steel components. Applying the brakes to conveying speeds can extend equipment life and reduce material waste in your plant.

DRYERS: Extraordinary times, extraordinary dryers

Even in the midst of a pandemic, the science behind molding plastic parts hasn’t changed. Which means it’s just as critical now as ever to dry plastics in the processing phase. These new technologies really bring the heat.

ROBOTS & AUTOMATION: Automated response

One of the few bright spots to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is industrial automation, which is helping maintain social distancing between workers. And it could spur a lasting boom in factory automation.

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