Compounding

economics

Large & Medium-Sized Plants Expand

Smaller operations might be struggling, but the heart of the industry is growing.

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Multiscrew

Solve Venting Problems on Twin-Screw Compounding Extruders

Compounds must be free of voids and volatiles or else the material will cause subsequent processing problems. Here’s how to ensure your venting is effective.

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Thermoforming

Breaking the Downward Slide?

Processing market seems to have stabilized.

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Maag Buys Gala

Both companies project 'perfect fit.' Each make underwater pelletizers and centrifugal dryers.

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Thermoforming

‘Wearable’ Machine Sensors Extended to Power Factor & Retrofits

As is often the case with a new technology, customers are dictating how predictive-maintenance sensors will be applied and where they might be headed next.

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Compounding

Contraction Continues

Business index for plastics processors dips for fourth straight month.

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Multiscrew

To Improve Feeder Performance, Start by Understanding Three Key Components

These are the screw trough, agitator, and the screw itself. It’s crucial to understand the different types and the advantages/disadvantages of each.

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Medical

Chinese TPE Compounder Reshores to Chicago Area

New TPE compounder in the Midwest launched by a Chinese-born, U.S. citizen who already had a successful compounding operation in his homeland.

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Postconsumer

Reduction Engineering Scheer Names Canadian Distributor

15-year plastics veteran will sell the company鈥檚 line of pelletizers and pulverizers.

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Contraction Accelerates for Third Month

Index has been trending down since last March.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling