PT ZONE: Multi-Screw Compounding
Improving Twin-Screw Compounding Of Reinforced PolyolefinsCompounders face a number of processing challenges when incorporating a high loading of low-bulk-density mineral filler into polyolefins. Here are some possible solutions. More (+)
It has been a big month for plastics machinery acquisitions. More (+)
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KraussMaffei Group Sold to Investors
11/3/2012Plastics Technology
In late September, Onex Corp., a Toronto-based private-equity firm, agreed to acquire the KraussMaffei Group of Germany for around $735 million from Madison Capital, which had owned KraussMaffei since 2006.
First Twin-Screw Lab Line Dedicated to Devol10/1/2012Plastics Technology
What’s believed to be the one and only twin-screw laboratory line to perform direct devolatilization is open for trial runs.
Solve Seven Common Pelletizing Problems8/27/2012Plastics Technology
Here's a quick how-to on keeping your pelletizing line churning out quality product.
Extrusion & Compounding at NPE: Advances Push Efficiency Envelope5/30/2012Plastics Technology
Blown film towers may have been scarce, but there was no shortage of new technology aimed at helping to make extrusion processors more profitable.
Now You Can Refurbish Twin-Screw Elements4/29/2012Plastics Technology
Two suppliers of twin-screw compounding extruders announced at NPE2012 that they are now offering screw-element refurbishing services.
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Multi-Screw Compounding
Most materials today are compounded on multi- (usually twin-) screw compounding extruders. Most of these machines feature co-rotating, intermeshing screws, though there are applications in which counter-rotating, intermeshing or non-intermeshing machines are used. Extruders with more than two screws have been developed for applications requiring more intense devolatilization and reactive processing.
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Product Announcements
- COMPOUNDING: Twin-Screw Extruder for Highly Filled Compounds
- KraussMaffei Corp. 11/3/2012
- COMPOUNDING: Configure Twin Screws Yourself—Online
- SteerAmerica Inc. 5/31/2011
- Antioxidant Masterbatch Protects Reprocessed Resin
- Ampacet Corp. 2/1/2010
- Chemtura to Sell Off PVC Additives Business
- Chemtura Corp. 2/1/2010
- IR-Reflecting Pigment Keeps Plastics Cool
- 1/1/2010
