Extrusion

Part Two: Determining Viscosity Data Using a Slit Die Viscometer

Using a slit-die viscometer connected to a lab extruder can generate accurate data on melt viscosity at various shear rates and different temperatures—a useful QC tool in processing.

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Machine Builders Join Forces On Novel ‘Direct-to-Sheet’ Technology

PTi, Farrel Pomini team on sustainable technology platform that combines compounding and sheet extrusion at extremely high filler loadings.

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Compounding & Sheet Extrusion Combined in 'Direct-to-Sheet' Tech

PTi, Farrel Pomini team on sustainable technology platform that combines compounding and sheet extrusion at extremely high filler loadings.

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Seven-Layer Line Keys Processor's Expansion

Addition of Davis-Standard blown film line allows Findland’s Rani-Plast to expand customer base while offering greater flexibility.

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D.R. Joseph Named Exclusive U.S. Distributer of EuroChiller Cooling Products

Units supply chilled air to IBC and air rings to boost throughputs.

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Extrusion: Online Tool Calculates Gear-Pump Payback

The tool calculates resin cost savings and investment payback time based on a wide range of factors.

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PTi Appoints Fischer Applications and Technology Manager

Aspiring account ‘followed her nose’ to plastics processing and join sheet extrusion machine builder.

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Why Barrel Temperatures Have a Small Effect on Melt Temperature

Extruders are not like ovens. Tweaking barrel-temperature profiles will not influence melt temperature all that much. Here’s why.

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Profile Processor Looks Beyond Windows and Doors

Intek Plastics intends to maintain a leadership position in its core fenestration business. At the same time, it’s on a mission to leverage its expertise in materials know-how, engineering, technology and customer collaboration to become a force in other profile extrusion markets as well.

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Plastics Industry Fly-In on March 27

This year’s Fly-In attendees will hold over 100 meetings with elected officials and their staff on the Hill

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