Extrusion

Blow Molding

Machinery Executive Yokana Dies

Founder of Sterling and Merritt Davis was 89.

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Help’s On the Way for Sheet Processors

Do you extrude sheet? Are you interested in networking with fellow processors, suppliers and sheet extrusion experts? Maybe you have questions about new-generation materials, or fundamental issues with drying?

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Medical

Vaulting to Number One Among Heavy-Gauge Thermoformers

For Wilbert Plastic Services, it’s all about bringing together design and engineering to add value for customers.

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polyolefins

New Pump Helps Resin Producer Gear Up for Higher Productivity

Adding new gear pumps allowed LLDPE producer to boost production by nearly 40% and cut downtime.

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Film Extrusion

EXTRUSION: Feedblock Fine-Tunes Layers, Balances Velocities

Device is adjustable in-line and is available with larger than usual channel widths to reduce shear stress and interfacial instability.

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Medical

Graham, Blue Star Silicones Combine on Medical, Pharma Tubing

Collaboration intended to advance the development and testing of medical- and pharmaceutical-grade silicone tubing.

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Additives

EXTRUSION: System Precisely Meters Blowing Agents

Blowing agents pumped in quantities proportional to extruder speed.

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Film Extrusion

Next Generation Films Plans Big Expansion

Ohio processor to spend $75 million on new facility, equipment.

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Medical

North American Plastics Machinery Business Rises in Second Quarter

Second quarter 2016 shipments were up year over year but down on a quarterly basis for the second straight month.

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Packaging

BOPET Films' Growth Prospects Look Very Good

Market demand to be driven by significant use in both packaging and technical applications.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling