Extrusion
Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
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Teel Plastics Continues in Battle Against Coronavirus
Newly installed Davis-Standard extrusion lines address swab-stick demand.
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Twin-Screw Extruders with Energy-Saving Features
Aimed at PVC pipe, profiles, and wood plastic composites, among others.
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Profile Processor Combines People & Technology to Fuel Growth
Custom Profile started almost 30 years ago with one employee and one extruder, and has evolved into an international processing business with three plants serving a variety of markets. And plans are in the works to expand further.
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Use Rheology and Flow Simulation to Troubleshoot Extrusion Processes
Let’s take the mystery out of rheology by showing how the wealth of information it provides can be used by processors to solve real-world production problems.
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Automated Crosshead for Elastomer Hose
Said to be engineered to minimize operator involvement and use of hand tools, thereby improving safety.
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20 Good Things to Come out of 2020—Part 2
Business durability, online learning, value-added compounding, PPE reshoring and new barrier sheet tech/player—five more positive stories to come out of 2020.
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New Die-Cleaning System Boosts Efficiency for Film Processor
IPG’s investment in Schwing’s cleaning system impacts processor’s bottom line by getting dirty film dies back in production quickly.
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