Extrusion

Postconsumer 29 May 2020

Best Practices in Processing with Recycled Material

Inside: What brand owners are planning, and how processors ahead of the curve have already responded.

best practices 28 May 2020

What You Should Know About Miniature Extrusion Screws

Very small screws have become more common with the growth of additive manufacturing. Designing such screws requires balancing their output requirements with their torque strength.

Recycled Materials 22 May 2020

Blazing the Trail In Processing PCR for Corrugated Pipe

Just a decade ago, roughly 10% of HDPE corrugated pipes made by Advanced Drainage Systems used recycled material. That number is 65% now, and growing. Here’s how this processor became a pioneer in this field.

Film Extrusion 15 May 2020

HLP Klearfold Supplying Up to 600,000 Face Shields/Day in Coronavirus Fight

Firm has reconfirmed film production lines for PPE.

Sheet Extrusion 11 May 2020

Sheet Processor Adds Capacity in Coronavirus Fight

Laminex is venturing into APET for first time to make PPE in Mexico, after purchasing one of PTi’s demo production lines. The turnkey system will ultimately be used by Laminex for its packaging products.

Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extrusion 7 May 2020

Making the Cut: Pick the Right Cutting Technology for Pipe, Tube or Profile

Here is review of popular extrusion cutting technologies, strengths and limitations of each, and common problems and solutions.

Extrusion 5 May 2020

Eastman, Rotuba Collaborate on Face Shields for Coronavirus Pandemic

Compounder and profile extruder transitions its business operations from making pens to manufacturing face shields by utilizing an existing material.

Additive Manufacturing 1 May 2020

American Manufacturing Steps Up to the Coronavirus Challenge

Plastics processors are among the manufacturers that stepped up big-time in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic. I’m proud to turn over this space this month to Rick Kline Jr., president of our parent company Gardner Business Media, whose comments below (edited) appeared originally March 31 in a OpEd piece published by the Wall Street Journal.