Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extrusion

Tank Offers High-Capacity Cooling for Pipe

Suited for extruded PVC and polyolefin plastic pipe up to 24.9 in. in size.  

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Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores

Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.

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dies

Large Die Cart with Crosshead

Can be assembled and disassembled easily. Stand also serves as cleaning station.

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dies

Is Your Profile Die the Problem? Or Is It the Heaters?

When a profile is not being extruded to the tolerances of previous runs, the die is often suspect—but the real problem may be the heaters. Learn the five heater-band principles before you do any profile die work.

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polyolefins

New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route

Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.

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Recycling

New Pulverizer Helps PVC Processor Boost Output

New unit from Pallmann converts PVC scrap and delivers 2000 lb/hr of recycled PVC at 20 mesh (840 micron) particle size.   

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Rotating Tubing Dies Increase Wall Strength

New design of rotary inline or crosshead dies feature speeds to 1000 rpm.

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processor's edge

Covid Slowed Catheter Business? No One Told Putnam

Leader in extrusions and assemblies for minimally invasive devices had double-digit growth amid global pandemic, opened new facility, and continues to advance new technologies.

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High-Precision Corrugated Pipe Cutter

Said to be ideal for corrugated tubing used in medial, automotive and other applications.  

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Construction

Polyolefin Pressure Pipe Can Now be Biaxially Oriented

Technology introduced by SABIC reportedly improves properties across the board and cuts resin use by at least 30%.  

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