GPMS (Global Plastic Molding Supplies) extruder rupture disks, newly available from DME, Madison Heights, Mich., prevent pressure buildup from blowing out a die by rupturing when pressure reaches a pre-determined level, thus relieving pressure witho... New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 4/26/2011
New OptiMike from NDC Infrared Engineering, Irwindale, Calif., was developed to meet the need for accurate but cost-effective measurement of thicker and foamed sheet that would otherwise require nuclear gauges. New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 4/26/2011
Gefran, Winchester, Mass., has expanded its Impact series of melt-pressure sensors with new versions designed to increase the safety of extruders in compliance with new international regulations. New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 4/26/2011
New model CSC/BF-PE backflush screen changers from Maag Pump Systems (now called Maag Automatik, Inc.), Charlotte, N.C., offer fully automatic filtration and screen cleaning at consistent throughput rates. New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 4/25/2011
A new customized nine-extruder, five-layer sheet extrusion system for production of multi-colored, striped sheet for thermoformed HIPS yogurt cups is said to be one of the most unusual and sophisticated packaging sheet lines on the market. New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 4/25/2011
New sheet winding systems from Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi), Aurora Ill., comprise cantilever, A-frame, turret, and automatic designs. New Product AnnouncementsPublished: 3/23/2011