Compounding
Green’s the Theme in Extrusion/Compounding
The drive toward circular economy is requiring processors to make more use of PCR. Machine builders at K—across all extrusion processes—will be highlighting innovations to help them do just that.
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10 Ways to Improve Twin-Screw Compounding Performance
There are many techniques known to operators and plant engineers for increasing the performance of a twin-screw compounding extruder.
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System Improves Pellet Cooling
Billed as especially suited for high melt index or peroxided polymers.
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Mixers Restored to Like-New Condition
Refurbishing services from ROSS offers users reconditioned mixers that are comparable, if not equal to, brand new equipment.
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Reworking Off-Spec Material? Add Some Science to the Mix
Reworking off-specification material and low-demand material is good for the compounder and good for the environment. Here’s how to make sure it’s good for the customer too.
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LFT-D Thrives in Automotive and Other Durables
Teijin Automotive acquires its 10th direct long-fiber thermoplastic system as demand for this technology soars.
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ENTEK Manufacturing Names Three New Vice Presidents
Extrusion machine builder promotes three veteran employees.
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Strategies for Solving Process Problems in Twin-Screw Compounding
When investigating compound quality defects or determining the root cause(s) of processing problems, look for spatial and/or temporal patterns to provide clues. The strategy to identify an assignable cause and cure is to first determine whether the problem is chronic or transient.
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Star Plastics Adds Leistritz Compounding Line
Twin-screw was installed at its West Virginia plant in December as part of $5 million expansion.
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Lab-Scale Thermoplastic Composite Lab Line to Support Innovation in Plastics Technology
Cygnet Texkimp’s Direct Melt Impregnation Composite Line aimed at supporting new materials and material combinations to for manufacture of thermoplastic prepregs and tapes.
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