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Extrusion

Wood-Plastics Composites Done Right

Mixing and extruding wood fiber in a plastic matrix is technically demanding. It requires careful attention to formulation, drying, and extrusion temperatures

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Film Extrusion

Better, Not Bigger, Is How Copol Wins In CPP Film

Small player in a large market speaks in a loud voice.

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Salt and Screw Cooling

With both, watch how much you use.

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All About ‘Cushion’

What it means. Why it's important.

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Biopolymers: Time to Take A Deep Breath

Are we looking at all of the implications associated with developing this new 'crop' of polymers?

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All-Electric Blow Molding Is Reaching the Tipping Point

After years of talk, all-electric blow molding machines seem poised to make advances.

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Moisture Matters

Most plastics processors accept the premise that the moisture content of materials is important, especially in dealing with hygroscopic materials such as nylons (polyamides) and PC/ABS blends.

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Processing Regind

Helpful tips on handling production scrap.

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Powder Down the Feed Throat

Single screws can only handle so much powder.

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Materials

New Supplier of Rigid PVC Compounds

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Sylvin Technologies Inc., Denver, Pa., a compounder of flexible and semi-rigid PVC, has now expanded into rigid PVC compounds.

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NPE2012: A Resounding Success

Last week's NPE2012 show in Orlando was, by virtually every standard of measurement, a smash hit.

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