Extrusion
Young Stretch-Film Processor Bets on Nanolayers
Going up against companies with as much as double its capacity, young stretch-film processor Zummit believes that new technology — notably 59-nanolayer films — will give it a competitive edge.
Read MoreProfile Processor Pexco Expands in Fluoropolymers
Purchases Enflo, well-known for providing customers with PTFE products in a range of markets.
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System Takes Aim at Food-Packaging Applications
Gneuss will present new recycling system at the K Show this October.
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ADS Planning $65 Million Expansion at Ohio HQ
ADS Engineering & Technology Center to add jobs, and expand state-of-the-art capabilities in materials science, manufacturing technologies and stormwater and onsite septic wastewater management solutions.
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DeDuster Systems Cleans Up rPET Sheet
rPlanet cut its gel count drastically—allowing it to sell more sheet at prime prices—after installing a DeDuster system.
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Integrated Recycling Lines Sort, De-label, and Wash
Amut will present recycling and extrusion technologies at K Show 2022
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What Are You Risking With Outdated Controls?
Though introduced about 50 years ago, many extruders in operation today are still running without PLCs. What’s at risk? Increased downtime and scrap, machine damage and, more importantly, risks to the health and welfare of employees.
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Variable-Diameter Air Ring Cools Film Above Frost Line
Tower-mounted adjustable ring adds cooling so that blown film can run at optimum line speeds with structures having soft inner skin layers that tend to block.
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Crosslinking Process Promises Thinner, Higher-Performance PE Films
Technology combines UV curing system with photo initiator promoter masterbatch.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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