Extrusion

Enhanced Temperature Controls for Hot Runners, Extrusion and Packaging

NPE2024: Athena introduces expanded hot-runner controller with up to 120 zones, plus updated panel-mount “universal” temperature/process control.

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Downstream Line for High-Precision Profiles

NPE2024: System features calibration and cooling tables, haul-offs, cutting units and tilting tables.  

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Screw Design Tips to Boost Productivity

In this collection of articles, two of the industry’s foremost authorities on screw design — Jim Frankland and Mark Spalding — offer their sage advice on screw design...what works, what doesn’t, and what to look for when things start going wrong.

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Processing Megatrends Drive New Product Developments at NPE2024

It’s all about sustainability and the circular economy, and it will be on display in Orlando across all the major processes. But there will be plenty to see in automation, AI and machine learning as well.

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Cutting-Edge Measurement and Control Devices for Extrusion

NPE2024: Sikora is showcasing a range of cutting-edge equipment designed to meet the high standards of the hose, tube and pipe market.

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Coiling System Features Automated Spool Removal

NPE2024: Designed for wire and cable and tubing, system is equipped with a Yaskawa cobot for automated spool removal.  

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Enhanced Dry-Ice Cleaning Systems for Screws, Tooling

NPE2024: Cold Jet will be displaying four new dry-ice cleaning solutions for screw and tooling, and will also offer booth visitors a chance to win one of them.  

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Reduce Downtime and Scrap in the Blown Film Industry

The blown film sector now benefits from a tailored solution developed by Chem-Trend to preserve integrity of the bubble.

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Extruder Controls Make for More Energy Efficiency

NPE2024: Twin-screw extruders packed with features to optimize energy consumption.  

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Single-Inlet Plenum Air Ring Improves Gauge Control

NPE2024: New design also eliminates multiple hoses to clean up production area.

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