PET Processing - Extrusion

PTi Appoints Fischer Applications and Technology Manager

Aspiring account ‘followed her nose’ to plastics processing and join sheet extrusion machine builder.

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Film Extrusion

SPE Extrusion Division Holding May 'Mini-Tec'

Slated for May 1-2 in Charlotte, program will feature tutorial presentations on Day 1, and advanced presentations relating to the extrusion of PET and PLA formulations on Day 2. 

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best practices

PART ONE How to Determine Viscosity Data Using a Slit-Die Viscometer

Using a slit-die viscometer connected to a lab extruder can generate accurate data on melt viscosity at various shear rates and temperatures, a useful QC tool in processing.

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Davis-Standard Beefs Up Lab Capabilities

New extruder, predictive-maintenance control system, added to tech center.

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Film Extrusion

Extrusion: Terahertz Sensor for Sheet, Webs

Offers non-ionizing, non-contact on-line measurement that is said to be completely safe and capable of operating in harsh environments.

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screws

Extrusion: Compact Extruder Is Potent, Energy Efficient

Small-footprint machine reportedly uses up to 95% less energy/lb of material processed and can typically achieve dimensionally stable product within 20 min. of being turned on.

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Film Extrusion

Nordson Building New Hub for Flat Die Business

Facility will include new production equipment and workflow systems that will ‘redefine the way dies are built’ for Nordson’s EDI and Premier product lines.

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Sheet: Next-Generation System For PET

Optimized extruder, new feedblock options, and Industry 4.0 compatibility highlight new line for PET packaging sheet.

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Wheeler, Barrier Screw Pioneer, Dies at 96

Career at Davis-Standard spanned six decades.

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Sheet Processor Adds Thin-Gauge Capability

Custom sheet house Pro Ex says ability to run down to 10 mil separates it from competitors. Line can also run PP and PET.

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