Extrusion

Extrusion Veteran Jim Nissel Retires from Welex

James Nissel grew up in and around Welex since its inception in King of Prussia, Penn. in 1966.

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Packaging

All-PE Structure Ensures Recyclability of Stand-Up Pouch

There are three things constant in the world: death, taxes and the…stand-up pouch. The stand-up pouch continues to grow in popularity showcasing that it does not yet have an expiration date, but it’s not all good news—issues with recyclability have been a consistent challenge.

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Medical

Collaboration in Catheters

Medical Murray has developed innovative catheter technologies by working with its customers and down its supply chain.

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Compounding

January 2016—46.5

Index reaches its highest level since last August.

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best practices

Integrated Process Cooling Boosts Output, Cuts Costs

Closed-loop system helps an extrusion processor maintain quality of reusable straws and other products.

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Extrusion

EXTRUSION: Understanding The Barrier Gap

All barrier screws are not created equal, and the barrier length and gap can be one of the reasons.

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Film Extrusion

Metallocene PE To See Increased Growth with Films in the Lead

Global study says North America has accounted for the largest share of the global mPE market.

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Advanced Tri-Layer Tubing for Balloon Catheters

Putnam Plastics’ proprietary extrusion process produces tri-layer tubing with improved tensile, burst and elongation properties.

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Postindustrial

SPI Launches Zero Net-Waste Program

New initiative to promote pursuit of zero-waste in plastics processing.

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Try a ‘Complete’ Method to Clean Screws, Barrels

Pulling the screw will give you direct access to clean all surfaces. Here’s how to do so in an efficient, safe, and non-destructive way.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction