Take the Guesswork Out of Determining Screw, Barrel Wear
New technology from Glycon takes real-time measurements of screw and barrel wear and provides data to guide processors as to when the time may be right to swap out these components.
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Pre-Engineered Vs. Custom Vacuum Conveying Systems for Compounding and Extrusion
When it comes to vacuum conveying systems for plastics processing, custom powder handling solutions are not always required. Pre-engineered, turnkey solutions can be a perfect option for powders and bulk solids in a wide range of industries.
Extrusion: Follow These Tips to Get Profile Die Design Just Right
Calculating polymer flow is fairly straightforward when designing a die for a simple round profile, but as the shapes get more complicated these calculations can get extremely challenging. Here’s what you need to consider.
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Meet Me in Chicago
In Rosemont, to be more specific. Join us September 21-23 for a first-of-its-kind, in-person event that brings under one roof our annual Molding and Extrusion 2021 Conferences, together with our Amerimold tradeshow.
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Teel Plastics Continues in Battle Against Coronavirus
Newly installed Davis-Standard extrusion lines address swab-stick demand.
Twin-Screw Extruders with Energy-Saving Features
Aimed at PVC pipe, profiles, and wood plastic composites, among others.
Automated Crosshead for Elastomer Hose
Said to be engineered to minimize operator involvement and use of hand tools, thereby improving safety.
20 Good Things to Come out of 2020—Part 2
Business durability, online learning, value-added compounding, PPE reshoring and new barrier sheet tech/player—five more positive stories to come out of 2020.
NewAge Adds Tubing Capacity in Coronavirus Fight
Processors add three new Davis-Standard silicone extruders to increase production of tubing line.
Graham Names Alpert Medical Extrusion Manager
Veteran tubing guru Alpert to be part of machine builder's technical and customer support, including product development and system testing.
Profile Processor Combines People & Technology to Fuel Growth
Custom Profile started almost 30 years ago with one employee and one extruder, and has evolved into an international processing business with three plants serving a variety of markets. And plans are in the works to expand further.
General-Purpose Screws on the Comeback?
They are being specified more often for recycling applications to increase flexibility. But there is still no such thing as a GP screw and recyclers need to consider other processing approaches.
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Troubleshooting Pressure Fluctuations in Piston-Type Melt Filters
Piston filtration offers many advantages over other systems. While pressure fluctuations could be regarded as their weakness, there are many ways to avoid them, both from the mechanical and the process side. Small adjustment can make a huge difference in the overall performance and efficiency of the system.
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PPEs Are Here to Stay: Is Your Sheet Line Ready?
Follow these tips to evaluate your sheet extrusion lines to find out if you can expand into this market.
The Three Causes of Screw Wear
You run the risk of wasting time and money by not understanding what’s causing your screws to wear.
Reusable Insulation Blanket for Processing Machinery
Can be used on any style extruder, as well as extruder barrels, heads and injection and blow molding machines.
Profile Die Design Software Simulates Cooling, Shrinkage
Enables use up of to 20 calibrators in the cooling system.
Use Rheology and Flow Simulation to Troubleshoot Extrusion Processes
Let’s take the mystery out of rheology by showing how the wealth of information it provides can be used by processors to solve real-world production problems.
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PT Tech Days Continue to Inform
Register now to hear technology experts address a wide range of topics in plastics processing. And access our archives to tune in to what you may have missed. It’s free.
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Modular 'Plant' Brings HPDE Pipe Extrusion to Site
Modular sytems can extrude 4- to 26-in. pipe and has capability up to 48 in. in lengths of 500 ft or more.
Steinbeck Named CEO of W&H
Succeeds long-time CEO Jürgen Vutz, who will join the company’s Supervisory Board beginning the new year.
Optimizing the Effective Life of Screws and Barrels
By adopting a few relatively simple practices, plastics processors can extend the life of the vital components of their plasticating unit. Here’s how to get started.
When to 'Adapt,' When to Retool?
That is the question pipe and tubing processors typically confront when they specify a line for one product, only to have to add to the product mix when business conditions change. Here are some tips to guide you to the right answer.
