As someone who’s been knee-deep in the plastics and rubber industry for over fifteen years, I’ve tackled my fair share of production headaches. One issue that keeps cropping up, especially with TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) injection molding, is peeling at the gate point—that frustrating defect where the surface near the gate looks rough, flaky, or even […]

Having spent over a decade in the rubber and plastics industry, I’ve seen my fair share of challenges when it comes to TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) products. One question that pops up time and again is how to get vibrant, durable, and consistent colors on TPR soft gel products. Whether you’re making colorful shoe soles, playful

As someone who has been in the rubber and plastics industry for years, I know firsthand how tricky TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) materials can be during production. Among the many challenges, shrinkage is one that often gives engineers and manufacturers a real headache. Issues like products not meeting size specifications, repeated mold adjustments, or even customer

I’ve been in the plastics industry for over a decade, working hands-on with TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) in applications like tool grips, medical devices, and consumer electronics. One of the trickiest issues I’ve tackled is dealing with burrs and flash—those pesky excess bits of material that cling to TPR overmolded parts, making them look sloppy and

I’ve been immersed in the world of plastics for over 15 years, tinkering with TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) for products ranging from stylish phone cases to high-end shoe soles. One of the most exciting challenges I’ve tackled is transforming plain TPR into something visually stunning, like a marble texture. That swirling, luxurious pattern reminiscent of natural

I’ve spent years in the trenches of the plastics and rubber industry, working with TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) on everything from soft grips to shoe soles. One issue that drives manufacturers up the wall is glossy marks—those shiny, uneven patches that appear on TPR products after molding, ruining their look and feel. If you’ve ever pulled

I’ve been knee-deep in the plastics industry for nearly two decades, working with TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) on everything from shoe soles to medical grips. One of the most frustrating issues I’ve seen pop up on injection molding lines is shrinkage—when your perfectly molded TPR part comes out smaller than expected, with sunken surfaces or distorted

I’ve spent over a decade in the plastics and rubber industry, working with materials like TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) in everything from toy manufacturing to medical device production. One issue that pops up time and again is TPR parts or pellets sticking together, causing headaches for factory workers, warehouse managers, and quality control teams. If you’ve

As someone who’s been in the rubber and plastics industry for years, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when materials get mixed up. TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) are particularly tricky because they look similar and share some performance traits, often causing headaches for factories, procurement teams, and technicians. If you’ve

I’ve been elbow-deep in the plastics industry for over 20 years, and one challenge that keeps manufacturers up at night is the cost of recycling and re-pelletizing TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber). TPR’s versatility makes it a star in products like shoe soles and toys, but turning scrap or used TPR into high-quality pellets without breaking the