Finding and buying resin

[drbar]

Hi, I have recently started a molding company. Lots of bumps in the road. I am having trouble finding resin and resin salesmen. I need samples of transparent abs. Any advice is appreciated? thanks. barry

[Suhas]

Hi Barry,
This is the easiest bum to ride (and probably the smallest bump :) )! What country are you located in?
Suhas

[drbar]

Wisconsin, USA

[Suhas]

Hi Barry,
There are several companies that can help you. Here are couple:

http://www.sabic-ip.com/gep/Plastics/en/Home/Home/home.html
http://www.polyone.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx

Both these are a good start. Contact their tech service, tell them your requirement and they will be able to guide you.

Suhas

[rickbatey]

BASF has Terlux clear ABS, and it molds very well if they still own it and sell it. Much more forgiving than PMMA or PC.Rick.

[drbar]

Thanks for the help. Does polystyrene have a melt flow of 20? I have found 15 mfi and have trouble molding. barry

[rickbatey]

I've seen PS with as high as a 40 melt index (Solvay); but the higher the MFI, the lower the impact..... It's a balancing act.
Rick.

[moldingppm]

PolyOne, Nexeo solutions, I have recently used Nylene corp for nylon, Independent Plastic.

These are the guys I use.