Haartz Buys Minority Stake in Peak
Automotive supplier Haartz invests in compounder in a move to facilitate growth for both.
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.
System Targets Large-Diameter Pipe
Downstream line is packaged with mono- or multi-layer die for PVC or polyolefin pipe up to nearly 25-in. diam.
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.
Solve Five Common Problems in Blown Film Coextrusion
The blown film industry has evolved from monolayer film structures to multilayer ones for a variety of food and non-food packaging applications. Here are typical problems with these structures and tips on how to solve them.
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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.
Film Processor Launches First-Ever Mobile App for the Flexible Packaging Industry
Calculating, converting, and planning is now easier and faster than with new app from Polykar.
Bausano to Host Online Demonstration of New Extrusion System
Powered by Bausano’s multidrive transmission system, MD Nextmover extrusion line sets new standards for efficiency, reliability, durability, and sustainability, the builder says.
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Dual-Frame MDO Boosts Efficiency
‘Revolutionary’ dual-frame technology allows for high production speeds while significantly reducing cleaning and service times.
Registration Now Open for Amerimold, Moldmaking and Extrusion 2021
The collocated in-person events will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 21-23.
Sheet Lines Feature 'No Dry' Capabilities
Vented extruder design degasses material to make pre-drying unnecessary.
Expanding Profile Extrusion Capacity? Might Be Time to 'Go Dual'
Demand for building products is thriving, and profile extrusion houses are looking to expand capacity. The question they—and possibly you—face is to simply add more single-profile lines or “go dual.” Here’s what you need to consider.
Compact Coextruder
Machine is capable of operating as a “jockey” extruder in horizontal, vertical or user-defined set position.
Petoskey Plastics Expands to Texas
New $30-million facility will help film extruder meet growing demand.
Put Science into Glass-Fiber Compounding on Single Screws
There are still companies that compound glass fibers on single screws. The process is considered an “art,” but can be made more predictable with attention to screw design, speed and length, as well the choice of mixer.
Sikora Adds Development Engineer to U.S. Operation
Measurement and control company hires hose and tubing veteran Chris Johnston.
Profile Processor Expands Mexico Plant
Michigan-based processor adds space in Juarex, with plans to increase extrusion capacity and hire people.
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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Melt Pumps Redesigned to Boost Output
Also said to improve product quality and simplify selection for processors.
Updated Machine-Direction Orientators
Film MDOs are enhanced to improve efficiency and reliability while cutting on energy consumption.
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.
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.
