Frequently Asked Questions

General Resin & Company FAQs

1. What does Plastic Solutions, Inc. specialize in?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. (PSI) is a distributor of prime thermoplastic resins, supplying consistent, high-quality materials to manufacturers across multiple industries.
2. What types of plastic resins does PSI offer?
   PSI supplies polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), ABS, SAN, polycarbonate/ABS blends, and other specialty compounded and engineering-grade thermoplastic resins.
3. Does Plastic Solutions, Inc. distribute prime resin only?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. focuses on prime-grade resins, including PrimaFlex® certified materials, while also sourcing alternative solutions when applications require flexibility.
4. What is PrimaFlex® certified resin from PSI?
   PrimaFlex® certified resin from PSI meets strict quality and consistency standards to ensure reliable processing and predictable performance.
5. Which industries does PSI serve?
   PSI excels in servicing the industrial, compounding, packaging and consumer markets that require thermoplastic resin performance.
6. Can Plastic Solutions, Inc. help with resin selection?
   Yes. Plastic Solutions, Inc. relies on years of extensive polymer experience from their team and works with customers to select the best resin based on performance requirements, processing method, and end-use application.
7. How do I request a resin quote from PSI?
   Customers can contact PSI directly to request pricing based on resin type, grade, volume, and delivery needs.
8. What makes Plastic Solutions, Inc. different from other resin distributors?
   PSI is known for dependable supply, material expertise, responsive service, and long-term customer relationships.

Injection Molding FAQs

1. What resins does Plastic Solutions, Inc. recommend for injection molding?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. supplies virgin and compounded polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, ABS and other specialty engineering resins commonly used in injection molding applications.  The compounded resins may include glass fiber, mineral, flame retardant or others depending on need or application.
2. Can PSI help select injection molding resin grades?
   PSI helps customers choose injection molding resins based on flow rate, impact resistance, surface finish, and part performance.
3. Does Plastic Solutions, Inc. support high-volume injection molding?
   PSI supports both high-volume and specialty injection molding operations with consistent prime resin supply.

Extrusion FAQs

1. What plastic resins does PSI supply for thermoforming/extrusion processes?
   PSI supplies virgin and compounded polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and specialty extrusion-grade resins for film, sheet and thermoforming applications.
2. How does Plastic Solutions, Inc. support thermoforming/extrusion manufacturers?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. helps extrusion customers select resins that provide stable melt flow, dimensional consistency, and reliable and consistent processing.
3. Can PSI help troubleshoot thermoforming/extrusion material performance?
   PSI relies on its vast industry experience to provide technical guidance to address any processing challenges related to extrusion/thermoforming performance and resin selection.

Blow Molding FAQs

1. What resins does Plastic Solutions, Inc. offer for blow molding?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. supplies polyethylene and polypropylene resins commonly used in extrusion blow molding and injection blow molding.
2. Does PSI support packaging and container blow molding applications?
   PSI works with blow molding manufacturers producing containers, bottles, and packaging products requiring consistent resin quality.
3. How does PSI help improve blow molding consistency?
   PSI helps customers select blow molding resins that support uniform wall thickness, strength, and process stability.

Quality, Support, and Logistics FAQs

1. Does Plastic Solutions, Inc. provide technical support?
   Plastic Solutions, Inc. offers technical support to help optimize resin performance across injection molding, extrusion-thermoforming and blow molding processes.
2. Where is PSI located and how does it support nationwide customers?
   PSI operates from its headquarters in North Carolina with multiple regional sales offices serving customers across the United States.
3. How can customers stay informed about PSI resin availability and updates?
   Customers can contact PSI directly to receive updates on resin availability, material options, and market changes.