Extrusion
Nordson: Emerging New Force in Plastics
In a span of two weeks last month, Nordson Corp. spent $400 million to expand its interests in plastics.
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Get Smarter on Extruder Sizes
Processors tend to recommend a much larger extruder than what鈥檚 really necessary for the job and the capabilities of the downstream equipment.
Read MorePV Sheet Line Boasts Low Shrinkage
Line produces the encapsulant material used in the assembly of solar modules
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First U.S. Optimex Line Lets Film Processor Return to Its Roots
'Time was right' for firm to venture back into blown film.
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Extrusion & Compounding at NPE: Advances Push Efficiency Envelope
Blown film towers may have been scarce, but there was no shortage of new technology aimed at helping to make extrusion processors more profitable.
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Solving 10 Common Challenges In Extruding Thin-Gauge Sheet
Thin-gauge sheet production presents some unique challenges to the extrusion operator, including the following set of 10 commonly encountered considerations
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PE/PS Interpolymer Modifies Polyolefins To Process Faster, Thinner, Better
Novel hybrid of polyethylene and polystyrene acts as a processing aid for HDPE, LDPE, and PP.
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Extruder Inspection & Vibration Analysis Detects Problems Early, Prevents Failures
Service is offered to all types of extrusion processors for all of types and makes of extruders and motors.
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What’s the Deal With High-Speed Extruders?
If we are talking about extruder screw speed, how about 1800 rpm? That鈥檚 how fast some extruders are running today.
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Foaming Developments Aplenty in Extrusion
At NPE2012, Macro Engineering and Technology, Mississauga, Ont., launched new technology to extrude foamed films in what it describes as an “environmentally friendly process” that uses inert gas as the foaming agent.
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