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Main Title Waste minimization assessment for a manufacturer of custom molded plastic products /
Author Jendrucko, Richard J. ; Miller, P. S.
Other Authors
Author Title of a Work
Miller, Phylissa S.
CORP Author Tennessee Univ., Knoxville. Dept. of Engineering Science and Mechanics. ;University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory,
Year Published 1992
Report Number EPA/600-S-92-034; EPA-R-814903; PB93123024
Stock Number PB93-123024
OCLC Number 26987682
Subjects Waste minimization--Research--Tennessee ; Plastics--Research--Tennessee
Additional Subjects Waste management ; Pollution abatement ; Hazardous materials ; Plastics ; Molding techniques ; Foam ; Manufacturing ; Coatings ; Finishing ; Painting ; Waste minimization ; Source reduction ; SIC 20-39
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=30003V7C.PDF
Holdings
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EHAM  TD793.9.J42 1992 Region 1 Library/Boston,MA 04/29/2016
EJBD  EPA 600-S-92-034 c.1-2 Headquarters Library/Washington,DC 04/25/2014
EJED  EPA 600/S-92/034 OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 10/05/2001
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 600-S-92-034 In Binder Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD RPS EPA 600-S-92-034 repository copy AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 02/01/2016
EMBD  EPA/600/S-92/034 NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK 12/28/2001
NTIS  PB93-123024 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 1 volume.
Abstract
The WMAC team at the University of Tennessee performed an assessment at a plant manufacturing custom-molded structural foam plastic products -- approximately 840,000 parts per year. Resin pellets are blended with colorant pellets and regrind, then processed through a mold and press machine. Unfinished products are degated to remove seams, have attachments inserted, and are drilled, if necessary. Next, parts are patched and sanded. Finally, the part undergoes finishing operations including nickel coating, spray fill application, and top coat application. The team's report, detailing findings and recommendations, indicated that the majority of waste was generated in the mold and press machines but that the greatest savings could be obtained by utilizing electrostatic spray equipment in the finishing department to reduce (by 28%) the amount of paint solids waste generated.
Notes
Shipping list no.: 92-0605-P. "EPA/600-S-92-034." "Sept. 1992."