When the new industry term “bioresins” hit the plastics community in the early 2000s, polylactic acid (PLA ) made its way to the top of the list in a class of new plant-based materials. ArticlePublished: 4/29/2013
Specks are a common problem in extrusion, and avoiding them requires a two-pronged approach: First, figure out how many specks are in the incoming raw material; then minimize those caused during the extrusion process.
ArticlePublished: 4/29/2013
Two-day event will feature more than 20 new presses, developments in twin-screw extrusion and structural foam, and technical presentations. ArticlePublished: 3/28/2013
Materials formulation, cast and blown film extrusion, sheet extrusion, printing, and laminating come under one roof at this processor. ArticlePublished: 2/26/2013
Study shows that high-speed, single-screw extruder can significantly boost the processing capability of a small-diameter machine for a wide range of applications ArticlePublished: 1/28/2013