Compounding

Compounding

High-Torque Twin Takes Aim at High-Volume Operations

72-mm machine—first in a series—targets high-output commodity and masterbatch compounding applications.  

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Compounding

Next-Generation Laboratory Roller Extruders

At PTXPO, Entex will show its new line of Laboratory Roller Extruders (LRE), which covers the entire range of compounding and reaction technology.

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Sanitary Vertical Blenders Homogenize, Dry Under Vacuum

Design reportedly avoids the destructive effects of heat on unstable ingredients.  

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Multi-Shaft Mixers For Fast, Efficient Powder Dispersion

Supplier’s Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) technology reportedly makes this possible.  

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Extrusion

KraussMaffei Corp. Names Strall New President

Succeeds Rodgers as head of North American operations for builder of injection molding, RIM, extrusion and compounding machines.  

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Automation

ENTEK Buys Material Handling & Conveying Company

Compounding machinery builder acquires Adaptive Engineering & Fabrication, which specializes in difficult to handle and convey materials.

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A Billion Pounds of PVC Pellets ... and Still Counting

PVC compounder Roscom credits 40-yr relationship with Italian machine builder Bausano for reaching this milestone.  

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Ultra-High-Shear Mixer

Said to be a more-efficient alternative to colloid mills.  

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Construction

Teknor Apex Acquires Lanier Color, Expands Into PVC Colorants

Teknor broadens portfolio with PVC color concentrates and specialty compounds for building and construction.

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Compounding

Leistritz Adds Post to Sales Team

Extrusion  veteran joins machine builder as product manager for life science and specialty film applications

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Plastics Size Reduction