Automating your production line is a great way to increase productivity, output and employee safety. However, to really take advantage of your newly-automated system, you need precision. Robots, especially, require exactness… the benefits that they afford depend on being able…
It is well known in the industry that heavy gauge thermoforming produces rigid, sturdy, and durable products. Heavy gauge thermoforming is also a great way for manufacturers who need a shipping tray or part that is light yet sturdy at…
Heavy gauge thermoforming is used less often and in more precise ways than in-line thermoforming. One key difference is that in in-line thermoforming the thickness is below 1.5 millimeters, whereas heavy gauge thermoforming’s thickness is between 6.35 millimeter and 9.35…
When using handling trays in robotic and automated assembly processes, precise tolerances need to be ensured. With a precision engineered kitting tray, you can achieve higher rates of repeatability and accuracy. Because of this, it is essential to source your…
At PolyFlex, we pride ourselves on offering plastic, urethane and rubber solutions for every member of the industrial and automotive markets. We understand that, sometimes, sturdiness and precision just don’t matter as much as overall cost. In those cases, our…
When it comes to material handling trays, OEM parts and returnable packaging, it pays to have a range of options at your disposal. The needs of your production line are constantly evolving and nothing is set in stone. Sometimes, you…
Two of the most important variables of the manufacturing process are cost and accuracy. As these two aspects of the process are often delicately intertwined, finding a way to reduce costs while simultaneously increasing accuracy helps to build a solid…
If you are in the auto industry or other industrial market, you understand the importance of your supply chain. Not only do you need to ship and receive your products and parts quickly and efficiently, but you also need them…
Racks and rack dunnage technology have grown to meet the needs of the global economy. Manufacturers are shipping parts farther than ever before, and are always looking to save money on costs. That’s where we come in. Our business model…
If you’ve been following the news at all, recently, you’re undoubtedly aware of the efforts being made to encourage businesses to make environmentally conscious decisions. Whether it’s through using solar power, recyclable materials or biodegradable packaging, the general consensus is…