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Peak Performance Gets ISO 13485:2016 and 9001:2015 Certifications

Toll and custom compounder gets certified less than a year after it produced its first pellet.

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Film Extrusion

Compounding: Closed-Loop System for Coex Film Reclaim

New system permits reclaim of multi-layer production scrap at rates up to 100%.

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Compounding: Part 2 of 2 Demystifying Devolatilization

Here are some simple tools to help monitor and optimize your devolatilization process.

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best practices

Compounding: Part 1 of 2: Demystifying Devolatilization

Very little has been written about this critical topic, and most of what has been published is theoretical. Here’s some practical guidance to help you better understand the process and improve your operation.

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Multiscrew

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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Multiscrew

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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Multiscrew

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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Multiscrew

Compounding: More Digital Solutions Come to Compounding

New GUI, ‘smart machine’ features, user friendly app highlight Coperion’s display at K 2019.

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Multiscrew

Compounding: Revamped Line of Compounding Twins

Third-generation iMAXX twins are easier to clean and maintain, and are more energy efficient to boot.

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best practices

Strand Pelletizing: Follow These Steps to Determine Your Water Bath Length

Use heat-transfer equations as a shortcut to get you in the ballpark of how long your pelletizing water bath should be.

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