Extrusion
PE Film Market 2020 Snapshot: Stretch Film
Stretch film accounted for 2.4 billion lb of PE of resin consumption in 2019, making this sector one of the largest and fastest growing markets within the PE film industry, according to Mastio’s research. The top five players hold about 80% of the market.
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‘Untapped Workforce’ Helps Drive Growth at MDI
Minnesota-based firm extrudes corrugated HDPE sheet and fabricates it into all kinds of tubs, totes, boxes, and trays for businesses that include Fortune 500 companies. Its model is unique: a manufacturer in a competitive business-to-business environment that has a mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities—in an integrated and inclusive setting.
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Contraction Slows for Processors
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, Gardner Business Index signals decelerating contraction as all components report improved readings.
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Extrusion: The Importance of Zone 1 Barrel Temperature
Tweaking the temperature settings of the first barrel zones may not yield the desired result. In fact, they may yield the opposite. Here’s why.
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Plastics Processing Business Continued Contracting in April
Global economic shutdown causes downturn in new orders and production.
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Coronavirus Doubles Demand for Used Blow Molding Machines
Demand for hand sanitizer, alcohol, cleaning products and beverages is reportedly straining capacity in blow molding.
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Extrusion: On-Line Sensor Brings Clarity to Transparent Films
New system from NDC offers 100% continuous quality measurement and control.
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Extrusion: Enhanced Deckle Boosts Coating Productivity
Simplified mechanisms for Nordson EPC die streamline the adjustment of coating width while reducing the size of edge bead.
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Extrusion: Start Your Extruder Drive With No Technician, Manual
Smart Up Assistant takes users step-by-step through the start up of the ACPAK AC drive while permitting the supplier to connect to the drive and verify settings.
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Extrusion: Power Extruder Clamp Speeds Changeovers
AutoGrip electro-mechanical clamp can be operated from a safe distance by a two-hand pushbutton controller.
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