Extrusion
Stop Shopping for a 'Jack of All Trades' Extruder
Some processors try to find “fits all” extruders to cover all processing possibilities. But you’d have to grossly overpower it to achieve this, and that’s expensive up front and will result in inefficiencies over time.
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PFAS-Free Process Aid Eases Switch for Extrusion Processors
Aimed at blown film, pipe, and wire and cable, two grades are reportedly compatible with other additives used in these processes.
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The Importance of Barrel Heat and Melt Temperature
Barrel temperature may impact melting in the case of very small extruders running very slowly. Otherwise, melting is mainly the result of shear heating of the polymer.
Read MoreRohm, SABIC Combine on New Film, Sheet Unit
Called Polyvantis, new firm to be a global powerhouse in PC and PMMA extrusion.
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Sustainability, Innovation Intertwined at TC Transcontinental Packaging
Just 10 years in the plastics packaging business, TC Transcontinental has invested heavily to help its brand owner and retail customers meet their sustainability goals.
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Fast Service for Sharpening Pelletizing Rotors
Fast Track service from BPM can repair every brand of rotor in two weeks or fewer.
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Guill Adds to Design Engineering Team
Extrusion tooling specialist adds two mechanical engineers to staff.
Read MoreDavis-Standard to Buy Extrusion Technology Group
Agreement includes Battenfeld-Cincinnati brand of extrusion systems for pipe, profile, film and sheet.
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Single vs. Twin-Screw Extruders: Why Mixing is Different
There have been many attempts to provide twin-screw-like mixing in singles, but except at very limited outputs none have been adequate. The odds of future success are long due to the inherent differences in the equipment types.
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How to Effectively Reduce Costs with Smart Auxiliaries Technology
As drying, blending and conveying technologies grow more sophisticated, they offer processors great opportunities to reduce cost through better energy efficiency, smaller equipment footprints, reduced scrap and quicker changeovers. Increased throughput and better utilization of primary processing equipment and manpower are the results.
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