Manufacturing and ProductionPolymer Production and Plastics Processing
Polymer properties are set by the reactor and confirmed or destroyed in processing, which makes production and conversion one subject rather than two. This course covers both. Delegates work through polymerisation chemistry and the reactor types used, molecular weight and distribution and how each affects processing behaviour, and catalyst and additive systems. Extrusion, injection moulding and film processes follow, each tied to the polymer properties they demand. Quality testing and specification are covered. The course closes on recycling and circularity, including the contamination and property loss that limit what recycled material can be used for.
Course objectives
- Explain polymerisation chemistry and the reactor types used
- Relate molecular weight and distribution to processing behaviour
- Select catalyst and additive systems for a target grade
- Operate extrusion, injection moulding and film processes
- Test polymer properties and interpret the results
- Diagnose processing defects from polymer properties
- Assess recycled material against an application's requirements
Who should attend
- Polymer plant process engineers
- Plastics conversion and moulding staff
- Quality and laboratory personnel
- Product development staff
- Production supervisors in plastics manufacturing
Course outline
- 01Production and processing as one subject
- 02Polymerisation chemistry and reactors
- 03Molecular weight and distribution
- 04Catalysts and additives
- 05Extrusion
- 06Injection moulding and film processes
- 07Quality testing and specification
- 08Recycling, contamination and circularity
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 to 23 October 2026 | Maputo, Mozambique | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 7 to 11 December 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 21 to 25 December 2026 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 15 January 2027 | Online | Online | R8,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 15 to 19 March 2027 | Cape Town, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |