Extrusion
Troubleshooting Vent Flow Problems in Single-Screw Extruders
Vent flow can be a costly problem and a housekeeping nuisance. Here is some advice on how to eliminate it.
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High-Speed Cutters for Corrugated Tubing
Applications for new cutter line include medical, automotive, and other industrial.
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Sigma Adds Two Lines to Boost Stretch-Film Capacity
Nine layer lines built for flexibility. Processor also moves to bolster footprint in Asia.
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SPE Extrusion Division Holding Tech Program at PTXPO 2023
SPE Extrusion Division joins TAPPI as PTXPO moves to develop educational programming concurrent with the trade show.
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This Flexible-Film Giant Has Sustainability in its DNA
UFlex, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging film with plants all over the world, discusses what ‘sustainability’ means to its operations.
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Single-Inlet Air Ring
Easy to maintain an operate, it’s integrated in the blown film line through just one cooling air supply line.
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The Right Way to Design Vents in Single-Screw Extruders
Designing vents for single-screw extruders requires understanding of polymer flow in the screw channels. Some designs are more effective than others. Here are some guidelines.
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TAPPI to Provide Film Education Program at PTXPO 2023
Second-ever PTXPO will feature a robust education program on flexible film, with more technical programming in the works.
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Flexible Film Processor Opens Recycling Lab
TC Transcontinental Packaging’s new facility allows it to facilitate development of new products in the areas of compostable, recyclable, and recycled content packaging.
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Extruder Alignment: Important, but Only Half the Equation
The other half? Aligning and supporting downstream equipment. Here are best practices.
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