Inventing Better Solutions For Better Plastic Processing
Partnering with plastic processors for 45+ years, delivering advanced plasticating technologies that enhance profitability and operational excellence.
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A Legacy of Innovation
Since our founding, we've dedicated ourselves to helping injection, extrusion, blow molding, and 3D Printing companies achieve greater profitability through better plasticating components and revolutionary new technologies. Today, we serve leading manufacturers across oem, additive manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, and custom molding industries with our patented innovations.
45+ Years
Industry Leadership
9 Patents
Granted Innovations
100%
Custom Solutions
Our Core Principles
Guided by decades of engineering expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success and innovation.
Mission Statement
Helping injection, extrusion, blow molding, and 3D Printing companies be more profitable by designing and manufacturing better plasticating components as well as developing entirely new technologies.
Vision Statement
To be the premier provider of advanced plasticating solutions that revolutionize the plastic processing industry through continuous innovation and unmatched technical excellence.
Innovation
Continuously developing breakthrough technologies that transform plastic processing capabilities.
Technical Excellence & Experience
Over 45 years of specialized expertise in plasticating solutions with proprietary design software and analytical approach to every challenge.
Customer Profitability
Focusing solely on solutions that enhance our customers' operational efficiency and bottom line.
Problem-Solving
Applying analytical thinking to overcome complex processing challenges with innovative solutions.
Engineered for Excellence
Advanced plasticating technologies backed by proprietary design software and decades of industry expertise.
Advanced Manufacturing
Precision manufacturing of injection molding screws, extrusion feed screws, non-return valves, plasticating barrels, nozzle tips, revolutionary plasticating systems, downsizing and upsizing of injection units, vented barrel designs, and novel large scale pellet fed 3D printers. Each component is engineered using proprietary design software that calculates exact heat transfer, shear rates, and pressure profiles for optimal performance.
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Process Innovation
Revolutionary process control technologies including our patented Melt-Profiler™ and Melt-IQ™ systems that measure the polymer temperature Real-Time, and converts temperature into “work” in order to analyze the Thermodynamic ECO System of the Molding Machine, Extruder or Additive Printer. These innovations enable unprecedented control over melt homogeneity and part consistency. We have closed the loop between the polymer and the machine by looking at the polymer melt, using the laws of physics and our advanced proprietary math models to detect perfect parts!
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Patented Innovation

Nine awarded patents including revolutionary technologies like INJECT-EX™ plasticating systems, Melt-IQ™ melt monitoring systems, Posi-Melt™ Screws, MDP™ Performance Non-Return Valves, and Mini-Shut™ Nozzle Tips that transform plastic processing efficiency

Patent 8734146

Miniature automatic shutoff nozzle tip

Patent 7527493

Precise control non-return valve

Patent 6752528

Plasticating screw for efficient melting and mixing of polymeric material

Patent 6499987

Positive control non-return valve for an injection molding machine

Patent 5816698

Screw and plasticating apparatus and method

Patent 5439633

Plastic extruder having a mixing valve with automatic shut-off

Patent 5188399

Pipe coupling device and method

Patent 5164207

Plastic extruder with automatic shut-off valve

Patent 5096302

Plastic feeding device and method

Patent 4944906

Methods of injection molding and extruding we hygroscopic ionomers

EU patent
Application 08853232.9

Plasticating Screw for Polymeric Material, August 08, 2018

Patent Pending
Utility Patent

Plasticating and Injection Molding System (Inject-Ex), May 31, 2019

The Md Plastics Advantage
Comprehensive plasticating solutions backed by patented technologies and decades of engineering expertise.
Patented Innovation
Nine granted patents including breakthrough technologies like advanced plasticating systems, melt monitoring systems, and plasticating components
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Custom Engineering
Tailored solutions designed specifically for your resin and process requirements
Proprietary Software
Advanced design tools calculating heat transfer and pressure profiles for optimal performance
Process Control
Real-time monitoring and predictive analytics for enhanced quality and consistency
Industry Leadership
Trusted by leading manufacturers across automotive, medical, electronics, additive manufacturing, and any other plastic processing industries
Patent Portfolio
Innovation Recognition
Inject-EX™ System Patent
Revolutionary plasticating and injection molding system for enhanced processing efficiency
Melt-IQ™ Technology
Patented real-time melt temperature monitoring system for quality control
Posi-Melt™ Screw Design
Advanced plasticating screw technology for superior melting and mixing performance
Partner With Innovation Leaders
Ready to enhance your profitability
Connect with our engineering team to discuss your plasticating challenges. Call us at (330) 482-5100 or Email us at info@mdplastics.com to explore custom solutions tailored to your specific processing requirements.
Our Location: Columbiana, Ohio, United States - North America
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