Author : SUNKIST CHEMICAL MACHINERY LTD.

Because they are so commonplace, cutting machines are often overlooked. They do not require the chemical expertise of continuous foaming, but they are still a school of knowledge unto themselves. Sunkist has decided to collaborate with Alber Bandknives Germany. We’re bringing you expert knowledge about cutting polyurethane foam from both the machinery end and the blade end.

We’ve talked about why a plant might invest in batch foaming. What about continuous foaming? The biggest reason people avoid investing in a continuous foaming set-up is, of course, the cost. Not only is a machine like the SA-1AF pretty pricey ($450k+), but you also have to have the space, accessories, and ancillary equipment to make sure your continuous foaming machine is running at peak efficiency.

Did you know that in 2021, industry giants are investing more than ever in manufacturing infrastructure? The global pandemic has slowed the polyurethane foam goods market, so in a time of less demand, many companies have opted for internal investments in machinery and factory planning.

2020 has unfortunately been the year of COVID. The pandemic has had different levels of impact on people around the world, but what we can say for sure is that, on the whole, social distancing has become a quintessential part of all our lives.

So the vaccine is out, and the end of COVID is coming. As the world returns in steps and strides to pre-coronavirus standards of operation, you may be wondering—what should I do? Simply pick up where I left off? Or has the pandemic impacted the foaming industry enough to necessitate change on my end?