Extrusion

Film Extrusion

New Name, Brand Structure for Hilex Poly

Film and bagmaker and three sister companies will now be brands under Novolex umbrella.

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New Extrusion Equipment Combines U.S. Management with Chinese Production

Starting up in 2011, Uway Extrusion has begun its commercial push this year, with plans to exhibit at NPE2015 next March.

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Medical

NPE2015: The Right Show at the Right Time

In recent years, plastics trade shows in North America have sometimes been written off as out of fashion and in decline. But in around 140 days, a giant plastics trade show in Orlando seems likely to quash emphatically any notions of irrelevance for such industry events.

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Thermoforming

Optimizing Thin-Gauge Sheet for In-Line Thermoforming

Processing thin-gauge sheet for in-line thermoforming poses unique challenges. Here’s how to cope with them.

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economics

Slower Growth Continues

Still, ´óÏó´«Ã½ among processors has grown in 10 of the last 11 months.

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EXTRUSION: Why Bother to Chrome Plate Your Screws?

It doesn’t add that much to the overall cost and can improve performance and facilitate maintenance. So the better question is: Why not?

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Compounding

Check Out the New PTonline.com

Following the relaunch of our print publication and electronic newsletters, our website has a new, vibrant look now, too.

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Sheet Extrusion

Plastics Pioneers Association Adds Four Members

Founded in 1944, PPA is a non-profit organization with a roster about 200 members, all of whom have at least 25 years of experience in plastics.

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Dynisco Extends Machinery Directive Compliance to 4-20mA Pressure Sensors

Billed as 'ideal choice. for extrusion OEMs and processors that need to comply with the European standard.

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Extrusion

Extrusion Foaming With Dry Ice?

Research from IKV shows it's possible.

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