Compounding
Equipment for Compounding, Reactive Extrusion, Devolatilization, Foaming and Direct Extrusion
NPE2024: Leistritz to focus on advances made via twin-screw extrusion.
Read MoreTwin-Screw Showcased in Circular Economy Demo
A KraussMaffei twin will upcycle pelletized blood vials, which will then be overmolded on another press to produce bottle openers.
Read MoreTwin-Screw Compounder Reduces Energy Consumption in Recycling
NPE 2024: ZSK FilCo combines filtration and compounding in a single step.
Read MoreSystem Quickly, Safely Cleans and Wipes Pelletizing Dies
Unit mounts directly to the die body in a space-saving design that avoids thermally dependent dimension stackups.
Read MoreStar Plastics Names New CEO
Star Plastics, a custom compounder, has named Daniel T. McMullen CEO.
Read MoreRibbon Blenders Boost Powder Blending Efficiency, Safety
Solid double ribbon agitator is well suited for center discharge.
Read MoreLab Extruder Easy to Operate, Performs Better
Relaunched machine offers higher efficiency, shorter delivery times and increased cost effectiveness.
Read MoreBay Plastics Partners Up for LFT Pelletizing
Bay Plastics joins with Colorado Legacy Group to help burgeoning LFT applications that include PP- and nylon-based products in conductive plastics and stainless steel fiber.
Read MoreBorealis Acquires Recyclate Compounder Rialti
The transaction will enhance Borealis' portfolio of mechanically recycled polypropylene.
Read MoreConfiguring the Twin Screw Extruder: Part 4
For many compounding operations, material is fed to the extruder at the feed throat. This is the case when feeding a single polymer or a blend of polymers mixed with solid additives. Some ingredients, however, present a challenge in feeding. Here’s how to solve to them.
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