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A brittle bumper after a minor impact. A pipe damaged during installation. Unpredictable behavior at low temperatures.
These are real-world failures often linked to one key property: IMPACT RESISTANCE—the ability to absorb impact energy without brittle fracture.
This article explains where recycled plastics are used in vehicles, why safety depends on controlled impact resistance, and how PP and ABS regranulates should be tested. It covers Charpy vs. Izod, standard requirements, specimen preparation, and how impact resistance changes after recycling

In blown film extrusion, defects rarely originate where they become visible. Thickness variations, unstable frost line, or bubble instability are usually symptoms of earlier process imbalances. Cooling, inflation, haul-off, and material behavior form an interconnected system where every adjustment affects multiple parameters. Without understanding these dependencies, production falls into trial-and-error corrections. True stability comes from analyzing root causes, parameter trends, and process interactions rather than reacting to isolated symptoms.

By 2030, chemical recycling will become a key pillar of Europe’s circular economy. The importance of pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and PET/PA depolymerisation will increase. The market will require standardised pyrolysis-oil quality and full integration with refineries. Regulatory duties will expand, covering mass balance, material audits and minimum recycled-content levels. Companies preparing early will gain a clear competitive advantage.

Chemical recycling succeeds or fails based on feedstock quality, not technology alone. It determines process stability, product quality, and profitability. Many companies wrongly assume that any waste stream is suitable, yet composition and variability can radically change outcomes. Feedstock assessment is a strategic first step and the foundation for any viable chemical-recycling project.

Purchasing a plastic processing or recycling machine is more than just a cost – it's a strategic investment decision. When the supplier is unknown and the stakes are high, experience makes the difference. At Rolbatch Laabs Engineering, we offer technical advisory services across Europe and Asia. We help verify suppliers, optimize machine configurations, and ensure CE compliance. Avoid risks. Make smart, informed decisions with our expert support.

Extrusion of glass-fiber reinforced PS isn’t just a processing task. It’s a layered design problem. Operators who grasp this become innovators—and their production becomes a competitive differentiator.
If you’re ready to shift from troubleshooting to strategizing, then your next step lies in deepening your team’s competence—not just buying new material.

Discover how the right technical knowledge helps your team prevent extrusion errors, reduce waste, and boost production stability. Each corrected parameter can save thousands of euros – and our courses show you exactly how.

The July 2025 EU act sets a new framework for chemical recycling.
It introduces mandatory mass balance, strict rules for allocating recycled content, external audits, and the “fuel-use excluded” principle. Regulations will expand to more sectors by 2030. Companies must ensure feedstock quality, documentation and compliance systems. Early adaptation creates competitive advantage.

Even if your company has fewer than 250 employees, you may still be asked to provide CO₂ emissions data. Large clients subject to ESG reporting requirements must account for Scope 3 emissions generated throughout their supply chain. That means plastics processing companies, even without a formal obligation, are often expected to report their carbon footprint. Knowing your emissions is no longer optional—it's a business necessity.

The War of the Currents: Why Do We Use Tesla’s Alternating Current, Not Edison’s Direct Current?
Direct current, promoted by Edison, required power plants every few streets. Tesla, a visionary, revolutionized the world by introducing alternating current (AC), enabling long-distance energy transmission. Despite Edison’s aggressive propaganda, Tesla prevailed. Without Tesla’s invention, modern electrification, global power grids, and the life we know today wouldn’t exist. Discover the true story of two brilliant inventors whose conflict shaped the world.