Sheet Extrusion
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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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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Roll Stand is Compact, Flexible
Features a unique, compact design for sheet processors with very limited production floor space.
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Roll Stand Offers More Automation, Process Control
Processors benefit from technical and bottom line advantages of the roll stand’s inverted-down, multi-roll design.
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Minimize Sheet Gauge Variation by Roll Design
‘Hour-glass’ sheet gauge can be avoided through a reverse-bending roll design that is out of patent and freely available.
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System Allows Fast, Efficient Die Cleaning
Processing Technologies International LLC (PTi) has developed a die splitting cart called uCAMS (Universal Cleaning Assembly and Maintenance System). The system was designed with the goals of flexibility, ease, and operator safety in regards to maintenance and upkeep of an extrusion die.
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Understanding Roll Deflection in Sheet Processing
Because of roll deflection, sheet stacks made for PS don’t work nearly as well with PP. One solution is to try a top roll that bends in the opposite direction.
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PTi Mourns Death of Processing Engineer Torres
Torres was a processing engineer technical specialist with PTi for 20 years.
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Compact Coextruders for Sheet
Extruder series featuresa compact design, wide processing window and high throughputs with gentle melt treatment.
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How to Select the Right Cooling Stack for Sheet
First, remember there is no universal cooling-roll stack. And be sure to take into account the specific heat of the polymer you are processing.
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