Chemical And Advanced Recycling and the Circular Economy of Plastic
Recently there has been an increased interest in the circular economy of plastic with chemical recycling. Chemical recycling is broadly defined as any process by which a polymer is chemically reduced to its original form so that it can eventually be repolymerized and remade. The outputs...
Continue readingHappy 4th of July to all of our family, friends and customers!!
All of us at Arlington Machinery wish you a Happy 4th of July! In observance of the holiday we will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. We will be back in the office on Monday, July 6th. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
Continue readingTake a Look at our July Pelletizing Specials!
NOW AVAILABLE! 16939A - Gala 6 Underwater Pelletizing System 17981...
Continue readingInjection Molding Market Recovery
The impact of Covid-19 is being seen around the globe. Experts predict 2020 in the US will end with -5.8% GDP, business spending will be down 10%-20%, housing starts will be down 2.0% and the trade deficit will widen 3%. (Kiplinger) Where does Injection Molding fit in this economy? Industr...
Continue readingHow Does the Appraisal Definition Affect Value?
One of the most important questions for an appraisal is what value definition(s) to use. There are several standard definitions, but any definition can be used as long as it can produce appropriate and credible results. Equipment owners usually want the definition to be used with the hig...
Continue readingUn-Inspected vs Inspected Appraisals
Recent updates to USPAP have changed the definitions of appraisals. Many people are familiar with the recently antiquated term Desktop Appraisal. Now there are really two types of appraisals. Either an Un-Inspected Appraisal or an Inspected Appraisal. The purpose and intende...
Continue readingTips for Securing a Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
A machinery and equipment appraisal is something that you may do every year (which we recommend) or once in the history of your company. Whether it’s plastics equipment appraisal or other types of equipment, here’s what you need to know to secure your appraisal. Who is the appraisal f...
Continue readingGlimmer of Economic Hope
There will definitely be winners and losers in the post-corona world. Right now there is a glimmer of economic hope in the ISM numbers. The Institute for Supply Management released its composite PMI for May at 43.1. As of now April was the worst month in recent times with a composite PMI...
Continue readingLooking for a robot? Check out these 2 robots in stock!
6 Axis Fanuc Robot Model M710ic/50 R30iB Plus MH Robot, New In 2018 2 available! Max Pay Load- 50kgReach- 2050mmRepeatability- +- 0.03mmMotion Range J1- 360 DegreesMotion Range J2- 225 DegreesMotion Range J3- 440 DegreesMotion Range J4- 720 DegreesMotion Range J5- 350 DegreesMotion Range J6- 720 Deg...
Continue readingHappy Memorial Day!
Thank you to those who courageously gave their lives and those that bravely fight today. May we never forget freedom isn't free. We will be closed on Monday, May 25th and reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
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