Plastic pellets are essentially the building blocks of all the plastic products currently being produced. Plastic pellets are small, usually circular in form, come in many different colours, and are melted down before being used in plastic product production.
If you are looking to buy plastic pellet for manufacturing purposes, one of the most important things to consider is how you will store these pellets securely. Even though plastic pellets are relatively inexpensive, it is essential that you take the right steps in storing them correctly, and in this article we’ll discuss why.
Effect on the Environment
Unfortunately, plastic pellets could have a negative effect on the environment if they are irresponsibly spilled and not secured in a safe manner before getting melted into an end-product. Because they are so small, plastic pellets could be mistaken as food by animals which could be detrimental to an animal’s life. If you decide to buy plastic pellet, you have the responsibility to keep them safely secured and stored for production.
Easy to Spill
Plastic pellet make their way into the environment so often because they are so easy to spill. Knock a container over and hundreds go flying around the room. Their small size makes them very difficult to recover!
Loss of Inventory
If you do not store your plastic pellet properly, they could be spilled and this will lead to a loss in inventory, which essentially results in a loss of production and profitability. Protect your investment by using proper storage.
Tips for Storing Your Plastic Pellet
- Store in a cool, dry place
- If you must transport your plastic pellet, ensure you choose a secure transport solution.
- Only allow certain people access to the plastic pellet storage area. The more people that have access, the more problems you may have.
Are you looking to buy plastic pellets in South Africa? Here at IPC, we offer a wide range of PVC compounds for you to choose from, and our friendly and knowledgeable team would be more than happy to offer advice should you need it. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today.
