Extrusion
What's the Outlook for Your Film Market?
Over the next weeks in a new blog series we'll delve into specific PE film markets to help you find an answer.
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Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right
While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.
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Know Your Options for Foaming Sheet
Tandem extrusion of PS is still the standard technology, but new materials options and equipment technology are emerging.
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Processors’ Growth Returns
After a one-month dip, the market expands once more, though the rate has slowed.
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EXTRUSION: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Run Your Extruders Dry
At least not for longer than a few minutes. The thin film that’s captured between the screw flights and barrel wall supports the screw and acts as a lubricant. Without it, galling can occur.
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Five Steps Toward a Flawless Flat Film Start-Up
A poor line start-up benefits no one … except your competitors. Follow these five steps to get your film line fired up seamlessly.
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First Contraction Since December 2013
A temporary pause after 15 straight months of expansion?
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Extrusion: What’s the Best Way to Vent?
There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and they must be evaluated before making a decision.
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Are You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?
Participate in Plastics Technology’s industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.
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Putting the ‘Flexible’ in Flexible Film Processing
This blown film processor is no stranger to change when it comes to finding new markets with novel products. Its latest: barrier films.
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