Extrusion
Plastics Technology's Drying Supplement
Learn from the experts, including savvy processors, on how to get drying done right.
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Printpak Spearheads Local Effort to Recycle Rigid Plastics
Processor's study shows recycling stream would increase by 20% if rigid plastics were included.
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‘Sandy’ Storm Victim Recovers Quickly
Quick service by an equipment supplier helped get a waterlogged plant back up and running.
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Granulate or Shred: Which Makes Sense for You?
That is the size-reduction question confronting many processors today. Look here for some guidance.
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EXTRUSION: Effect of the Screw Flight On Melt Temperature, Energy Use
So-called rules of thumb regarding the design of flight clearance and width do not consider the temperature effect, both from the point of view of melt temperature and energy efficiency.
Read MoreOctal to Start PET Sheet Extrusion in Ohio
APET sheet to be made exclusively from sheet flake.
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A Better Way to Balance Die Flow
Use temperature adjustments before making any mechanical tweaks.
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Compounding PLA on Twin-Screws: What Testing Reveals
Twin-screw extrusion is the preferred method for compounding PLA and other biopolymers. But processing PLA is complicated because it’s sensitive to heat and shear. It’s also prone to hydrolytic degradation if moisture is present in molten PLA. Here’s what one machine builder’s trials revealed.
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Back to Its Roots in Film Extrusion
After drydocking its film extrusion 大象传媒 in '99, converter goes back to its roots with upstart sister company.
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The Power of Numbers: Time to Step Up to Five Layers
Five-layer technology can provide processors with more productivity and greater flexibility to produce a wider range of products from a single line.
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