Категорія: 🎓 Understanding Plastics – Introductory Mini-Courses for Beginners

🎓 Practical online courses on plastics basics: density, moisture, MFI, and materials – explained step by step.

A series created for people who are just starting to work with plastics – in laboratories, quality control departments, technical offices, production lines or logistics.

If you're new to plastics, don’t know the difference between PET and PE, and aren’t sure what MFI or density really means – these courses will help you build a solid foundation.

We explain the essential concepts in a simple, relatable way, showing how basic lab equipment works and what matters when working with materials. No heavy theory – just practical knowledge for your everyday tasks.

What topics are covered in this series?
This is a beginner-friendly introduction to plastics – without complex terminology or academic formulas. Each course is short (1–2 hours), perfect for after work or as part of your onboarding.

🟢 What plastics are and how to tell them apart (PE, PP, PET, PS, etc.)
🟢 What density means and why it matters
🟢 Understanding MFI – without math
🟢 Moisture in plastics – when and why to dry materials
🟢 Most common production issues and how to avoid them
🟢 Basic processing methods – injection molding, extrusion, blow molding
🟢 How a moisture balance, density meter, and plastometer work (in plain terms)

Who is this series for?
🟢 New lab and QC team members
🟢 Machine operators and production staff
🟢 Salespeople who want to understand their products
🟢 Purchasing and logistics professionals who handle plastic materials
🟢 Students, interns, or anyone just entering the plastics industry

What results can you expect?
🟢 Better understanding of plastic material basics
🟢 Faster onboarding of new employees
🟢 More confident communication with customers, suppliers, and technicians
🟢 More quality awareness in daily tasks

👉 This series does not include topics related to recycling.
If you're looking for content on recycled materials, check the separate series: Understanding Recycling

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