Plastic Process

Explore the strategic advantages of our cooling systems designed to optimize plastic manufacturing processes and ensure the highest quality in finished plastic products.

No matter the plastic manufacturing method…

In plastic processing technologies such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming, precise temperature control is essential. Stable processing temperatures directly influence product quality, dimensional accuracy, cycle time, and overall production efficiency.

During operation, plastic processing equipment generates significant heat. Without efficient cooling, manufacturers face issues such as warping, inconsistent surface finish, material degradation, and reduced structural integrity. This makes temperature regulation a critical factor across all phases of plastic production.

Plastic Cooling System

…tooling and equipment temperatures must always remain in the optimal range.

To achieve consistent results, plastic manufacturers require cooling systems equipped with precise temperature monitoring and uniform cooling distribution. This ensures optimal cooling rates, reduced cycle times, and enhanced quality throughout each production stage.

Yardley Ashton supports the plastic industry by offering engineer-built air-cooled and water-cooled chillers designed to solve temperature control challenges while improving output quality and production efficiency.

Case Study — Customized Industrial Chillers for Plastic Processing

Our customer, a leading company specializing in high-precision plastic injection molding, faced challenges in maintaining consistent temperatures during production. Variations in cooling caused part warping, uneven solidification, and fluctuating cycle times, resulting in increased scrap and reduced reliability.

Case Study

Tailor-Made Cooling System for Injection Molding Operations

Injection Molding Cooling

Overview:

The customer’s existing cooling equipment lacked the precision needed for modern plastic injection molding. Sudden temperature fluctuations caused inconsistent product quality and cycle time variations, limiting overall production output.

Challenges Identified:

Their old cooling system failed to maintain exact coolant temperatures, resulting in defective parts, unstable molding conditions, and higher operational costs. These issues directly affected cycle repeatability and the reliability of high-volume production runs.

Plastic Manufacturing Process
Injection Molding Cooling

Solution:

The customer partnered with the Yardley Ashton technical team to design and implement a tailor-made refrigeration unit that resolved their temperature-control challenges and met their precise cooling requirements. The custom-built system ensured uniform cooling and optimized cycle times, resulting in a more stable and efficient plastic molding operation.

Results:

Yardley Ashton engineered a custom industrial chiller tailored to the customer’s plastic injection molding requirements. The system provides precise temperature control, fast heat removal, and reliable cooling performance throughout all production cycles.

Outcome: The customer achieved dramatic improvements in product reliability, reduced waste, and higher manufacturing output—strengthening their competitive edge in high-precision plastic production.