Sheet Extrusion

Extrusion: Two-Stage Screw Offers Distributive, Dissipative Mixing
New design from Davis-Standard offers outputs comparable to barrier screws at lower melt temperatures.

Recycling: NGR and Kuhne to Showcase PET Recycling/Sheet Production Line
A demonstration line for viewing direct rPET to sheet has been arranged in the large R&D area of the Kuhne Group in nearby St. Augustin during K 2019.

Extrusion: Non-Contact Sheet Gauge
Suited for measuring sheet made from engineering resins like POM and PEEK.

Extrusion: Gauge Measures Haze of Narrow, Wide Webs
NDC Technologies is debuting new gauge at the upcoming K 2019 Show that enables processors to accurately and reliably measure the haze of film and sheet inline, and generate real-time reports in real time on this process parameter.

Extrusion: Non-Contact, Single-Sided Film, Sheet Gauge
Applications include a wide range of non-metallic film and sheet up to 200 mils.

Film/Sheet: Web Gauging Products for Sheet, Film
New series of new web-gauging product to boost film and sheet quality.   

Extrusion: Terahertz Sensor for Sheet, Webs
Offers non-ionizing, non-contact on-line measurement that is said to be completely safe and capable of operating in harsh environments.

Extrusion: Compact Extruder Is Potent, Energy Efficient
Small-footprint machine reportedly uses up to 95% less energy/lb of material processed and can typically achieve dimensionally stable product within 20 min. of being turned on.

Sheet: On-Line Tool Calculates ROI for Fast-Change Die
Processors can analyze how quickly new fast-change die pays for itself.

Sheet: Next-Generation System For PET
Optimized extruder, new feedblock options, and Industry 4.0 compatibility highlight new line for PET packaging sheet.