screws
Improve Production Rates Via Screw Design — Barrier vs. General Purpose vs. Melt Uniformity
I’m looking for a few good molders to help trial a new screw design, and share data and results for a future article to prove the benefits of a melt uniformity screw.
Read MoreXaloy Invests in New R&D Center
Xaloy is investing in a new R&D Facility for plasticizing equipment in northeast Ohio with aid from JobsOhio R&D Center Grant.
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How Screw Design Can Boost Output of Single-Screw Extruders
Optimizing screw design for a lower discharge temperature has been shown to significantly increase output rate.
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How Much L/D Do You Really Need?
Just like selecting the extruder size and drive combination, the L/D should be carefully evaluated.
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Improve Quality & Productivity With Advanced Screw Design
Most molders are still running with screw designs that haven’t changed much in 30 years. But they don’t need to.
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Xaloy to Reopen Virginia Manufacturing Facility
The Pulaski site was closed in 2016 by former owner Nordson, which consolidated screw and barrel operations in Ohio
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Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
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New Technology Opens a Predictive Window Onto Screw Wear
Despite their integral role in transforming pellets fed through the hopper into parts ejected from the mold, visibility into the performance, health and efficiency of screws is difficult to discern for many reasons, not the least of which being the fact they’re located inside a barrel.
Read MoreNordson Selling Screw, Barrel Business
Private equity firm Altair expects to close on acquisition during the first quarter of next year.
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Follow These Purging and Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Screws and Barrels
Processors can extend the life of equipment and improve productivity by coupling a preventive-maintenance program for their screws and barrels with routine use of chemical purging compounds..
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