The choice between virgin-grade PVC pellets and recycled PVC pellets can be a confusing one, so the expert team at IPC has put together this article to assist you when it comes to choosing which type of plastic pellets for sale would best suit your needs.
Recycled Plastic Pellets
Recycled pellets certainly have their place, with their main advantage being that they are reducing plastic waste by giving discarded plastic products a new life. But recycled PVC pellets are only suitable for producing certain types of products, as it is impossible to know the true chemical makeup of the pellets, and this could be dangerous for certain consumer close-contact products. There is always the risk of unsafe raw materials within the recycled pellets, and this is a risk that you need to take into consideration when choosing between recycled and virgin-grade plastic pellets.
When recycled, the quality of plastic gets ‘downcycled’, meaning that there is a reduction in durability and other positive attributes.
Virgin-Grade Plastic Pellets
Virgin-grade plastic pellets are necessary if you’re looking to produce high-quality or specialised products, such as aluminium window gaskets, safety shoes and specialized gumboots, medical tubing and food packaging products etc. It is important that you know the true source of the material when it comes to making these specialised products, which is next to impossible with recycled pellets. Virgin grades are far better quality and there is less chance of product issues or customer side effects.
Not Sure Which Option is Right For You?
When it comes to looking for the right plastic pellets for sale, you’ll need to make many more decisions than simply deciding between virgin-grade plastic pellets and recycled plastic pellets. You’ll also need to decide between the injection moulding and extrusion processes, colour, flexibility, and more. If you’re not 100% sure what type of plastic pellets best suit your needs, ask an expert for advice!
Here at Innovative PVC Compounds, we supply a wide range of plastic compounds, including flexible injection compounds, rigid extrusion compounds, and everything in between. If you have any questions about our products get in touch with our expert team today.
