Film Extrusion
Extrusion: Important Polymer Melting Equations for Extrusion Processors
The more you know about what happens in a screw, the more you’ll be able to work with your supplier to optimize design.
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Blown-Film Processor Quick on its Feet--Now Making Isolation Gowns
Michigan-based Petoskey Plastics modifies line that was making auto-seat covers to produce and convert film for non-surgical isolation gowns to meet demand brought about by Conoravirus.
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Reifenhauser Converts Lab Lines to Produce Face Masks
Will operate four-shift operation 24/7 till further notice. Says it will produce enough material to make 1 million face masks a day.
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WSJ Calls for Reversal of Plastic-Bag Bans
Journal says plastic bag ban backfires. Calls reusable bags “notoriously dirty and may spread the (Corona) virus.”
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Innovation, Customization & Sustainability: How Flex Films Focuses on U.S. Market
Global player in BOPET film has big plans for U.S. market with innovative products developed collaboratively with customers while paying heed to environmental concerns.
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Davis-Standard Buys Builder of Slitters, Rewinders
Extrusion systems suppliers adds converting equipment supplier Deacro.
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Kanarski to Lead Davis-Standard’s Technical Product Team
Will collaborate with suppliers and customers to evaluate market trends and capabilities, and develop technology accordingly.
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Davis-Standard Adds James Johnson as Regional Sales Manager
‘Brings industry sales, manufacturing and adhesives experience to position.’
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NDC Names Perry V.P. Sales/Marketing
Gauging specialist hires sales veteran to lead global team.
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Film Extrusion: Towers of Power & Sustainability
At K 2019, developments in blown film highlighted recyclable film structures for new applications and technology aimed at making product changes more efficient.
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