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Title: Joining Plastic Parts
Date(s): 1965
Description: Film examining various techniques for joining plastic parts. Methods highlighted include spin welding, self-tapping screws, snap fits, press fits, hot plate welding, molded-in threads, and ultrasonic welding. Presented by the DuPont Plastics Department.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC224
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Contour Bag Machine / Clysar Bag movies
Date(s): 1967
Description: Various clips showing the production of Clysar shrink film bags. Includes wide shots of the contour machine, as well as close-ups of the clamps, knives, air filters, and other individual pieces and processes.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC218
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Plastics Industrial Process and Products
Date(s): 1960
Description: Film providing an overview of plastic product manufacturing, focusing on four basic processes: molding, expansion, lamination, and thermoforming. Educational consultant: Robert Swanson, Ph.D., Professor of Industrial Education and Head of the Plastics Department at Stout State College. Produced by the students of Motion Picture Production under the direction of David P. Barnard, Ed.D., Professor of Industrial Education and Head of the Audio Visual Center. This film was partially financed by...
Show moreFilm providing an overview of plastic product manufacturing, focusing on four basic processes: molding, expansion, lamination, and thermoforming. Educational consultant: Robert Swanson, Ph.D., Professor of Industrial Education and Head of the Plastics Department at Stout State College. Produced by the students of Motion Picture Production under the direction of David P. Barnard, Ed.D., Professor of Industrial Education and Head of the Audio Visual Center. This film was partially financed by the Society of Plastics Industry, Inc.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC239
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Mold Making: Heart of the Plastics Industry
Date(s): 1962
Contributor(s): Society of the Plastics Industry (Sponsor), Garner, Ray, 1913-1989 (Producer)
Description: Short film detailing how plastic molds, primarily made from steel, are designed, manufactured, duplicated, and used. Argues that plastic will play a large role in the future of industrial progress. Includes a brief history of humanity's use of molds and plastics. Presented by Mold Makers Division of the Society of Plastics. Narrated by Bill Gilliand.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC226
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Date(s): 1965
Description: Employing props, graphics, and real-life demonstrations, chemist F.H. Winslow explains how the size, shape, density, and strength of polymers affect their behaviors. Materials such as rubber and nylon are used as examples.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC228
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Basic Fabricating Techniques of Teflon FEP Fluorocarbon Film
Date(s): 1960
Description: Short film demonstrating basic techniques and equipment used to create saleable items from Teflon FEP film. The processes shown are hot press laminating, adhesive bonding, vacuum or thermo forming, hot air welding, heat sealing, hot roll laminating, and flat cable laminating. Presented by the Technical Services Laboratory (TSL) of the Plastics Department. Includes both exterior and interior shots of the TSL building at Chestnut Run Laboratories.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC216
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Contour Bag Machine / Clysar Bag movies shot list
Date(s): 1967
Description: A detailed shot list for the Contour Bag Machine / Clysar Bag film.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: AVD_1995300_16_16_001
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Keeping Current in Plastics
Date(s): 1960
Description: Promotional film advertising DuPont's polyethylene and nylon resins for insulating and jacketing electric wires and cables. The film's host conducts several studio demonstrations to show how polyethylene and nylon are scratch resistant, lightweight, strong, and can tolerate extreme temperature. These properties make both materials ideal for protecting electric wires. Presented by the Polychemicals Department.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC237
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials

Title: Teflon in Aircraft Wiring
Date(s): 1965
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (Sponsor)
Description: Film promoting the use of DuPont's Teflon fluorocarbon resins in aircraft electrical system wire insulation. Demonstrates how Teflon-coated wires are exceptionally strong and resistant to fire and smoke damage, therefore significantly reducing the chance of an electrical system problem or failure.
Collection ID: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300)
Hagley ID: FILM_1995300_FC233
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials