Compounding
Mixing: Enhancements Made to Multi-Shaft Mixer
Lifting system now operates at lower cost, requires less maintenance, and provides faster lifting speed when raising and lowering the agitators.
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Index Inching Close to 50
January reading of 48.6 sends early signals of business-cycle phase change.
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Nordson Opens Pelletizing, Melt-Delivery Lab in N.C.
Lab has pelletizing line that can operate at rates to 1000 lb/hr.
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Contraction Slows Among Processors
Improvement in fourth-quarter new orders suggest a production boost may be in the offing.
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Germany’s IKV to Build ‘Smart Factory’ R&D Center
Germany’s leading plastics institute bids to be a world leader in Industry 4.0 technologies.
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Why It's Crucial to Manage Melt-Temperature in a Twin-Screw Compounding Extruder
Managing and controlling melt temperature and degradation in a corotating compounding twin is critical to achieve process optimization. For compounders, it also greatly influences the ability of their molding and extrusion customers to make high-quality parts. Here are the results of research that illustrate this.
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Compounding: Continuous Processor Features Double Clamshell Barrel Design
Provides easy cleaning and inspection.
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Mixing: Skid-Mounted Powder Induction & Mixing System
Rotor/stator generates a powerful vacuum without external pumps.
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Mixing: Triple-Shaft Mixer Can Pivot
Machine can be raised from a vessel, rotate 90˚ and lowered into another vessel.
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Start-Up Compounder Seeks Niche in Short Orders, Quick Turns
Peak sets its sights on high-performance industrial and medical markets.
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