Extrusion

Extrusion

Borealis Starts ADCA-Free Foamed HDPE for Communication Cable

The development is said to be the first of its kind, and it meets Cat 6, Cat 7 and Cat 8 standards for physically foamed data cables.

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Film Extrusion

NDC Moving HQ to Ohio

California location to become the web process solutions tech center.

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Former Has a Full-Blown Focus on Sustainability

Shepherd Thermoforming’s operation has spared millions of PET bottles from death by landfill. It also has taken steps to slash its own energy and water consumption.

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best practices

Optimize Feeding to Get More Money in Twin-Screw Compounding

Follow these practical examples to improve the feeding efficiency and productivity of your process.

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Extrusion

Petrakis to Lead Plastics Ind Association Equipment Council

Equipment council described as 'at the core' of the industry.

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Packaging

Mid South Extrusion Upgrades Film Capabilities

Film processor adds new Davis-Standard 6-in. extruder and makes a variety of other line upgrades.

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Research Reaffirms FDA Rules for Virgin PET Cap as Barrier

Study refutes previous research that raised doubts over V-PET’s effectiveness as a functional barrier layer when coextruded with R-PET.

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Sheet Extrusion

Global Packaging Giant Sets Sights on U.S.

Well established in other parts of the world, Greiner Packaging is bringing its wide array of food-packaging technologies to the U.S. market.

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best practices

How ‘Hydro Wedges’ Reduce Screw Wear

Using them only in the melting section provides for greater design freedom and negates the impact these devices can have on output and melt temperature.

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Medical

Suppliers Running Precision Fluoropolymer Tubing at Medical Show

Catheter tubing with an x-ray stripe made with contributions from four equipment suppliers.

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