PT ZONE: Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extrusion
BD’s Holistic Approach To SustainabilityFor medical device giant Becton Dickinson, sustainability takes into account material selection, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, waste reduction, energy use and reduction, and more. More (+)
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Compostable Drinking Straws from PLA
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: A proprietary PLA-based bioplastic from Cereplast, Inc., El Segundo, Calif., is being used in new compostable drinking straws sold under the Cello-Green Bio Straws brand by Cell-O-Core Co., Wadsworth, Ohio.
New Supplier of Pipe Extrusion Equipment4/29/2013Plastics Technology
There’s a new company supplying complete extrusion systems for solid-wall pipe production.
Extrusion Without Discolored Specks4/29/2013Plastics Technology
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.
Plenty of News at Upcoming Milacron Open House3/28/2013Plastics Technology
Two-day event will feature more than 20 new presses, developments in twin-screw extrusion and structural foam, and technical presentations.
New Technology Permits PVDF Foaming2/26/2013Plastics Technology
New technology from Arkema Inc., Philadelphia, allows foaming its Kynar PVDF fluoropolymers, paving the way for new applications for foam-core pipe and sheet in aerospace, aircraft, and automotive.
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Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extrusion
Pipe is formed when plastics is extruded through a round shaping die, cooled in a water bath, and either cut and coiled. The most commonly used pipe materials are PVC and high-density polyethylene. Rigid PVC pipe is commonly used in building and construction for drain, waste and vent applications, and is processed on specialty twin-screw extruders; HDPE pipe is used for a wide range of industrial, electrical and drainage applications. Flexible pipe is often considered tubing. Tubing can be used in industrial (hoses), food (straws), medical (catheter) and a variety of other applications. Profile extrusions are typically used for windows, doors, siding and are typically made of PVC.
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Product Announcements
- MATERIALS: Adhesive Tie-Layer Resins with Over 95% Renewable Content
- 5/28/2013
- EXTRUSION: Small Extruders for Medical Tubing
- American Kuhne Inc. 5/28/2013
- EXTRUSION: Higher-Pressure Gas Injection For Microcellular Foams
- 4/29/2013
- AUXILIARIES: Blenders Handle Difficult Scrap
- Conair 12/28/2012
- EXTRUSION: Space-Saving Coex Lines For Window Profiles
- KraussMaffei Corp. 10/1/2012
