Extrusion
Why Are There No 'Universal' Screws for All Polymers?
There’s a simple answer: Because all plastics are not the same.
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In Memoriam: Blown Film Specialist Eric Hatfield
Advocate of MDO technology and die design succumbs to Parkinson’s disease.
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Former PLASTICS CEO Radoszewski Joins Pipe Maker
Plastics and pipe industry veteran joins Lane in newly created role.
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Machine Builders, Compounder, Processor Combine on Balloon Forming Technology
US Extruders partners with Colin Sutherland, Poba Medical and Compounding Solutions on turnkey balloon tubing extrusion and balloon forming technology.
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In Single Screw Extruders, Mixing Starts in the Melting Process
While the melting process does not provide perfect mixing, this study shows that mixing is indeed initiated during melting.
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Reel Power Buys Novatec's Downstream Extrusion Line
Move enables Novatec to focus on core businesses while giving Reel Power the ability to furnish turnkey systems.
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Masterbatch Creates Cavities, Helping Film Processors Boost Sustainability, Recyclability
Additive technology creates air pockets in film during orientation, cutting down on the amount of resin needed while boosting opacity, mechanical properties and recyclability.
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What to Know About Your Materials When Choosing a Feeder
Feeder performance is crucial to operating extrusion and compounding lines. And consistent, reliable feeding depends in large part on selecting a feeder compatible with the materials and additives you intend to process. Follow these tips to analyze your feeder requirements.
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Corrugated Tube Crossheads
Multiport spiral-flow design is said to provide a balanced compound distribution with no weld lines to the corrugator.
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