Multiscrew
To Improve Feeder Performance, Start by Understanding Three Key Components
These are the screw trough, agitator, and the screw itself. It’s crucial to understand the different types and the advantages/disadvantages of each.
Read MoreChinese TPE Compounder Reshores to Chicago Area
New TPE compounder in the Midwest launched by a Chinese-born, U.S. citizen who already had a successful compounding operation in his homeland.
Read MoreO’Neil Color & Compounding Expands New Jersey Facilities
An expansion in Tennessee is next.
Read MoreFrom Extruder to Pelletizer: What Happens in Between Influences Quality
There’s a lot more to strand pelletizing than dunking material in water and hoping for the best. Here’s some advice on taking out some of the guesswork.
Read MoreEXTRUSION AND COMPOUNDING NPE: Flexibility, Speed and Quality
Extrusion processors need more—of everything—to compete. And suppliers responded in force in Orlando.
Read MoreKraussMaffei to Expand Local Production of Extrusion Lines in China
Starting in the second half of 2015, KraussMaffei will begin production of its ZE 52 Basic twin screw compounding lines at its recently expanded Haiyan facility.
Read MoreItalian Equipment Makers Aim For U.S. Expansion
Expansion plans by some Italian plastics equipment manufacturers are focused on North America
Read MoreICMA Sets Up Lab Line in Michigan
Italian supplier of twin-screw compounding machinery represented by Prescott Machine in North America.
Read MoreAre You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?
Participate in Plastics Technology’s industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.
Read MoreTwin-Screw Elements Offer Option to Kneading Blocks
Said to be less harsh while creating 'turbulent mixing' without stagnation.
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