Extrusion
Why Compression Ratio is Important
Compression ratios have been pretty much standardized over the years, based on what has typically worked before. But there are quite a few variables that must be considered in order to get the optimum performance from your screw.
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Recyclable All-PP Barrier Pouch Goes Retortable
Toppan adds retortable packaging to its all-PP GL Barrier lineup, and also introduces all-PE barrier packaging for boiling sterilization.
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Pregis Announces Senior Management Changes
Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin Darnell promoted to COO, Joey Phister assumes role as president of Pregis Protective Products.
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Haul-Offs Offer Heavy-Duty Pulling for Pipe
The new PipeMaster MBC Series Pipe Haul-Offs from Conair offers durable, powerful pulling solutions for PVC and polyolefin pipe extrusion lines, with six models sized to handle pipe from 2.5 in. (63 mm) to 24.9 in. (630 mm) in diameter.
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Die-Lip Adjustment System Relies on Motorized Actuators
Nordson will debut an automated lip adjustment system for its EDI extrusion and fluid-coating dies at the K 2022 trade fair.
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Fully Automated Extrusion Process Enables Use of Composites for Manufacturing Pressure Tanks
Amtrol was looking for a more cost-effective means to produce thin-wall liners for a new line of pressure tanks. With the help of a team of suppliers, they built one of the world’s most sophisticated extrusion lines.
WatchHosokawa Alpine Touts Move to Not Run Film Line at K
Blown film machine builder to instead “present its blown film technology in a truly sustainable way.”
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Green’s the Theme in Extrusion/Compounding
The drive toward circular economy is requiring processors to make more use of PCR. Machine builders at K—across all extrusion processes—will be highlighting innovations to help them do just that.
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Upgraded Controls for Extrusion
Improvements include central control of all production parameters, process data analysis to assist with overall equipment effectiveness, and compatibility with obsolete controls installed on legacy Davis-Standard machinery.
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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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