Extrusion

PCE Adding Space to Help European Suppliers Enter US Market

‘Nesting strategy’ aims to provide established European companies with economical entry to U.S. market.  

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Sheet Extrusion

Banach to Lead Cast Film, Sheet, Coatings at Reifenhäuser

Flat film and sheet veteran has worked for both suppliers and processors.  

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Why Are There No 'Universal' Screws for All Polymers?

There’s a simple answer: Because all plastics are not the same. 

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Film Extrusion

In Memoriam: Blown Film Specialist Eric Hatfield

Advocate of MDO technology and die design succumbs to Parkinson’s disease.  

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Former PLASTICS CEO Radoszewski Joins Pipe Maker

Plastics and pipe industry veteran joins Lane in newly created role.  

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Machine Builders, Compounder, Processor Combine on Balloon Forming Technology

US Extruders partners with Colin Sutherland, Poba Medical and Compounding Solutions on turnkey balloon tubing extrusion and balloon forming technology.  

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In Single Screw Extruders, Mixing Starts in the Melting Process

While the melting process does not provide perfect mixing, this study shows that mixing is indeed initiated during melting.  

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Reel Power Buys Novatec's Downstream Extrusion Line

Move enables Novatec to focus on core ´óÏó´«Ã½es while giving Reel Power the ability to furnish turnkey systems.  

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Masterbatch Creates Cavities, Helping Film Processors Boost Sustainability, Recyclability

Additive technology creates air pockets in film during orientation, cutting down on the amount of resin needed while boosting opacity, mechanical properties and recyclability.

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What to Know About Your Materials When Choosing a Feeder

Feeder performance is crucial to operating extrusion and compounding lines. And consistent, reliable feeding depends in large part on selecting a feeder compatible with the materials and additives you intend to process. Follow these tips to analyze your feeder requirements.

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Plastics Size Reduction