Extrusion
Will Oil Price Changes Continue to Be a Key In PE Pricing?
Oil prices just rallied above the $50/bbl mark; this, while PE prices continued to decline this month.
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Take These Steps To Maintain Efficiency Of Your IBC
The overall performance of a blown film line depends on a properly tuned and maintained IBC control system. Follow these preventive-maintenance tips to keep your system running smoothly.
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Service & Response Drive Growth of Custom Compounder
Lanier Color has experienced an eightfold increase in business since 2000. Its focus on technical support and customer service help explain why.
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Modular Drying Hopper Is Expandable And Convertible to a Crystallizer
Unlike typical welded construction, bolt-on sections provide flexibility and easier transport and installation.
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New Film Resins’ Performance Demonstrated by Several Equipment Makers at K 2016
Take a look at a video discussion between ExxonMobil Chemical and W&H on processing the new Exceed XP resins.
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Alpine Kicks Off K With Lots of Layers
Layers are great with chocolate cake. And blown film too. Hosokawa Alpine ran what’s believed to be a show first: an 11-layer line producing nylon-based barrier film.
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K 2016: Day Two Show Report
Plastics Technology Editorial Director Jim Callari discusses extrusion trends at K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Cooling Makeover Helps Plant Boost Efficiency, Save Energy
Switch to new system also allows extruder and thermoformer to boost throughputs.
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How to Use Kinetic Modeling Analysis To Predict Profile Part Failure
Real-world project demonstrates how kinetic modeling can help estimate the shelf life of parts.
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