Heating & Cooling
Paratherm Moves to New Headquarters
Less than 2 miles from the former location, with more lab and conference space.
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Medical & Auto Molder Explores New Tech for Tooling & Cooling
Additive manufacturing and liquid-CO2 spot cooling are the firm’s newest tools for boosting productivity and quality.
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Integrated Process Cooling Boosts Output, Cuts Costs
Closed-loop system helps an extrusion processor maintain quality of reusable straws and other products.
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INJECTION MOLDING: Improving Barrel-Temperature Measurement and Control
Proper thermocouple placement and contact area are crucial, as is wire maintenance. But remember that barrel temperature and melt temperature are not the same
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INJECTION MOLDING: Get Control Over Barrel Zone Temperature Override
Poor temperature control results in an erratic melt stream and process. Here are some tips on how to get things under control.
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Get Back to Basics On Water-Cooling Equipment
Neglecting your plant water systems can result in inefficiencies and downtime. Follow these tips when you get new equipment on stream or to maintain what you’re already running.
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Thermal Care Breaks Ground on New Building
Relocation to new facility is planned for March 2016.
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'Talking’ Machines Pave the Way for Processing Plants of Tomorrow
At the convergence of smarter equipment, open communication protocols, and more powerful networks, a new shop floor emerges where groups of intelligent machines work seamlessly as integrated systems.
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Air-Ring Upgrades Get Film Processor Quickly Up to Spec
PolyExpert’s trials lead to installation of three new air rings and one digital IBC control to speed changeovers and reduce scrap.
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EXTRUSION: Another Technique for Controlling Melt Temperature
Flight widths are almost always designed at 10% of the screw diameter. But they can be optimized to reduce melt temperature and perhaps boost output.
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