Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Postprocessing

Blown-Ion Plasma Treater 'Bombards' Surfaces

The treater is suited for applications requiring uniform surface treatment to improve adhesion at high speeds.  

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Compounding

Fixed Tank Dual Shaft Mixer/Pressure Reactor

This mixer is said to be well suited for processes that require meticulous control over mixing, temperature and pressure in a compact and portable module.   

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Testing

CP Cone, Plate Viscometers Built for Precision, Consistency

Units feature a robust direct drive motor and an electronic cone lift for precise and consistent results.  

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Resin Conveying

Bulk-Bag Filler Equipped With Pallet Dispenser

Between 14 and 16 pallets can be loaded for staging into the pallet dispenser.  

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Extrusion

ENTEK Gets DOE Loan for Battery Separator Plant

Government loan of $1.2 billion to largely fund lithium-ion battery-separator plant using “wet process.”  

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Recycling

Compact Extruder for High-Output Compounding, Recycling

Sleek, flexible machine can process PET up to 6 tons per hour.  

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Industry Vet Duff Joins ACS Group

With 37 years of experience on both machinery and processor side, Michael Duff to handle aftermarket business for auxiliary equipment manufacturer.  

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Conair Names New Head of Customer Care

Jared Helfrich to direct the efforts of the machine builder’s growing customer care group, combining its existing parts and service and repair organization with a new range of fast-growing customer services.  

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Polymers Foundation Names First Recipient of Joe Bennett Award

UNC Charlotte junior Sarah Kim wins award named after well-known North Carolina molder and moldmaker.  

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Compounding

Versatile, Cost-Effective High Solids Mixer

PLC controls allow operators to program and run recipes based on speed, time and hydraulic lift raise/lower cycles.   

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Film Extrusion

LG, Reifenhauser Combine on MDO Push

Resin and machinery companies also aim to look for further downgauging opportunities.  

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Testing

Infrared Sensor Improves Water Vapor Permeation Measurement and Quality Control

Sensor provides enhanced measurement capabilities, and real-time data collection, delivering high level accuracy.  

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