PLASTICS & INJECTION MOULDING BROANMAIN PLASTICS
Broanmain Plastics gets real about polymer processing
‘The zero-impact agenda’, ‘achieving net-zero’ and ‘zero-impact manufacturing’, are all terms frequently discussed when tackling topics surrounding sustainable production processes
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ero impact on the environment refers to the avoidance of activities that disrupt major natural processes that keep
people and nature alive. This is what Cinnamon Lacey and Joel Sparksman from publishers ‘Datateam Business Media Ltd’ were given the opportunity to learn during a recent tour of the Broanmain, Dorking facility. Managing Director Jo Davis explained that any
form of production uses resources. Whether it is biodegradable, made of recycled materials, carved from wood or printed on hemp, every material and anything manufacturers produce will, to some extent, still impact the environment. As technical mass moulding specialists, the components made by Broanmain are built for industrial applications where durability, weight and reliability are all essential. These are not single use plastics, emphasises Jo, but components moulded, automotive, aerospace, industrial, construction and commercial devices. Previously these applications might have used metal, but now features, including strength, stiffness and resistance to wear, heat and chemicals, at a fraction of the cost and weight.
THE GOOD IT DOES Eradicating plastics completely might solve one problem, but it would likely present countless others. “Many blame the mass manufacturing of plastics for current environmental issues. However, it is often omitted how integral plastic is to daily lives and wellbeing, and that the root cause of plastic waste, carbon emissions and pollution can more often be attributed mismanagement,” explains Jo. There are many integral industrial uses for
automated 320-ton Haitian injection moulding machine to support more sustainable mass
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plastics. Plastic packaging mitigates food waste attributed to spoiled products. Healthcare plastics are essential to patient and health worker safety, medical diagnosis and treatment plans. Engineering plastics are lightweight and, therefore, emissions of CO2 and transport costs. Plastic also makes vehicles, aircrafts and boats lighter, meaning they do not consume as much fuel, nor release as
much CO2 compared to other materials. Founded in 1956 as a compression moulding
business, Broanmain remains a family-run company, committed to creating sustainable plastic solutions. Jo mentions that, “integrity underpins every service we provide, and as evolve, Broanmain considers itself a pioneer with the highest level of material, tooling and technical competency.” Showing how they continue to adapt to Haitian injection moulding machine featuring a Hilectro cartesian robot. This latest investment is indicative of the wider industry focus on optimising performance in order to create a smarter, more predictive and sustainable production foundation for the future. Broanmain also installed InTouch monitoring to observe implemented. “We are exploring every element of where we
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