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Product Spotlight: Durometer Gauge & Hardness
Durometer measures the hardness of an elastomer, similar to Rockwell hardness for steel. A durometer is a measure of indentation of a shaped pin into the elastomer surface at a given load. Shore A, D, and 00 are the most commonly used scales; however, other scales such as B, C, and O are occasionally used.

Durometer is one of the most critical properties to consider when selecting suitable polyurethane for durability and abrasion characteristics. The higher the number on each scale, the harder the urethane. Harder durometers exhibit better mechanical properties and better abrasion and chemical resistance than softer durometers...See More>>>
Change and innovation are what drive the manufacturing sector to new heights. Sometimes innovation comes in the types of products consumers want, and sometimes innovation comes behind the scenes and changes how the industry operates.

The twenty-first century has been a very exciting time in manufacturing, seeing many improvements and advancements in how products are planned, managed and manufactured on the factory floor...

If there are any old materials left over, you may be able to reduce even more waste by reusing them. This could take some trial and error and may require a more innovative eye to consider possible ways to upcycle materials the project has no use for. You can invest in a custom shed for storing materials you plan to use again or even turn this area into a warehouse and workshop where employees can work on repurposing materials to use in other ways...
Last week we talked about the light at the end of the tunnel for the manufacturing sector, including the plastics industry, and the two major factors that are behind the coming expansion. I will continue a deeper dive into why we are on the brink of something quite remarkable, but that is going to have to wait a week.

Due to my business, I have become a data junkie. I look at jobs reports, interest rates, wage growth, plastics industry market trends, government and...
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