Blow Molding
Molders Go ‘Rapid’ for Prototyping and Manufacturing
Three forward-thinking custom molders have taken steps to streamline their manufacturing, expand new product development, and add to their customer base—and all in a more cost-effective manner than ever before.
Read MoreReifenhauser Buys Westland, Enters U.S. Screw & Barrel Market
In a move to give its Reiloy Metall screws and barrels operation a stronger position in North America, Reifenhauser of Troisdorf, Germany, has purchased Westland Corp., Wichita, Kans.
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Optimize Resin Management in Extrusion Blow Molding
In the EBM process, profits depend greatly on how judiciously you use resin.
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Injection Press Converts to Injection-Blow
A simple way for injection molders to get into blow molding of small containers for food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications has been introduced through a collaboration of Engel Austria, the injection machine supplier (U.S. office in York, Pa.,) and Italian injection moldmaker Cantoni S.r.l.
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The Importance of Air Valves In Accumulator-Head Blow Molding
Proper air usage is an important part of making good blow molded parts.
Read MoreNew Owners for American Kuhne
The Graham Group, York, Pa., last month announced it had bought controlling interest in American Kuhne (AK), the Ashaway, R.I.-based manufacturer of extruders, screws, and integrated extrusion systems.
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Understanding Gravimetric Blender Accuracy & Payback
Accuracy is one of the least understood aspects of blending. The differences between batch and continuous blenders, how blend accuracy is calculated and controlled, which blender type is more accurate, how much accuracy is really required, and how payback is calculated are discussed here.
Read MoreShutdown Tips For Accumulator Heads
Here's what you need to know to properly shutdown an accumulator head blow molding machine after a week running parts.
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Novel Materials Stretch Process Capabilities
The potential for new or unusual materials to broaden the application potential of standard plastics processes was explored in a number of papers at April’s SPE ANTEC conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Drumroll, Please: How Mauser Rose to Number 1
Drum blow molder Mauser has used acquisitions, home-made machine building and careful attention to processing details to take the leading position in the field.
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