Film Extrusion

K 2016 Extrusion: Speed, Versatility Rule the Day at K

Shorter product runs mean frequent product changeovers for processors, and suppliers responded to these trends across all extrusion technologies.

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best practices

How to Collect & Interpret Process Data in Extrusion

The first installment of this three-part series focuses on proper use of a data- acquisition system.

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How to Collect & Interpret Process Data in Extrusion: Part 1

The first installment of this three-part series focuses on proper use of a data- acquisition system.

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Sheet Extrusion

Auxiliary Equipment Suppliers Take Partners to Boost Extrusion Offerings

Maguire and Moretto acquire extrusion equipment and controls.

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Film Extrusion

Alpine Piled on the Layers At K 2016

A record for film blowing at a show: 11 layers.

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Film Extrusion

Will Oil Price Changes Continue to Be a Key In PE Pricing?

Oil prices just rallied above the $50/bbl mark; this, while PE prices continued to decline this month.

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Film Extrusion

Take These Steps To Maintain Efficiency Of Your IBC

The overall performance of a blown film line depends on a properly tuned and maintained IBC control system. Follow these preventive-maintenance tips to keep your system running smoothly.

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Film Extrusion

Michael Andrews Joins W&H

Will head up processing technology and application development.

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Film Extrusion

New Film Resins’ Performance Demonstrated by Several Equipment Makers at K 2016

Take a look at a video discussion between ExxonMobil Chemical and W&H on processing the new Exceed XP resins.

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Film Extrusion

Alpine Kicks Off K With Lots of Layers

Layers are great with chocolate cake. And blown film too. Hosokawa Alpine ran what鈥檚 believed to be a show first: an 11-layer line producing nylon-based barrier film.

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Process Cooling