Extrusion

Extrusion

Still Time to Register for SPE Extrusion TopCon

‘Precision Extrusion’ Topcon will be held June 21-23 in Nashville.

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Film Extrusion

Pregis Performance Flexibles: In the ‘Wow’ Business

Pregis went big and bold with investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant and spent big on expanding an existing facility. High-tech lines, well-known leadership and a commitment to sustainability are bringing the “wow” factor to blown film.

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Tank Offers High-Capacity Cooling for Pipe

Suited for extruded PVC and polyolefin plastic pipe up to 24.9 in. in size.  

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Extrusion

Next-Generation Gear Reducer is Sleek, Robust

Can accommodate a variety of extrusion requirements, including those with high and low torque, speeds and extrusion pressures.  

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50 Years of Headlines … Almost

I was lucky to get an early look at many of the past half-century’s exciting developments in plastics. Here’s a selection.

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Extrusion

Brueckner Group USA Moving to Bigger Space

New facility in New Hampshire will serve the local customer base better and enhance capabilities in the North American market.

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The Importance of Viscosity in Melting

The calculations required to determine the right melt temperature for each polymer are complicated. Knowing the power-law coefficient and the consistency index of the polymer you run might prove useful.  

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Film Extrusion

How Screw Design Can Mitigate Gels in PE Films

Gels are a constant issue in production of PE films using single-screw extruders. Gels can create quality issues via optical flaws, and they can cause the film to break on blown or cast film lines. There are numerous origins for gels, and the mitigation method depends on knowing the gel type.

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Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores

Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.

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Extrusion

Suppliers Team to Run Tubing, 3D Filament at Medical Show

At MD&M/Plastec West show in Anaheim, Conair to run extrusion line with technology partners Davis Standard and Zumbach Electronics.

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